California Rose Gardens

California has rose gardens that date back to the 19th century.

Rose lovers can enjoy public gardens from Northern to Southern California. Seven public gardens in California are registered members of the Historic Roses Federation. Each garden is devoted to the preservation of historic roses and the enjoyment of their collections by the public.

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden

San Jose is home of the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden. More than 4,500 roses -- from shrubs to hybrids - make themselves at home on the garden's 4.5 acres - all entirely maintained by volunteers.

San Jose Heritage Rose Garden

Spring & West Taylor Streets

San Jose, California 95110

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Huntington Rose Garden

Southern California is home of the Huntington Rose Garden, and its collection of more than 3,000 rose plants, organized as a "collections" of rose history from the Egyptians to the modern age. Roses and roses only, are planted on over 3.5 acres of the garden grounds. Preservation specialties include teas and Chinas, "Old Garden Roses, and early modern roses.

Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens

1151 Oxford Road

San Marino, CA 91108

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University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley

Set atop hills at the University of California at Berkeley lies a rose garden with a view of the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay bridges. This historic garden dates back to 1890, and includes rose cultivars that originate back to its 19th century beginnings.

UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

200 Centennial Drive

Berkeley, CA 94720

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References

• San Jose Heritage Rose Garden: A Walk Through the Garden
• Huntington Botanical: Rose Garden Facts
• University of California Botanical Garden: Garden of Old Roses
• Heritage Rose Foundation: Public Gardens