On Thursday Paul and I decided to explore an exhibit at the DeYoung in Golden Gate Park. Rather than drive or take the bus we decided to walk - figuring it would be a great opportunity to wander the park. We were lucky to come upon the the famous Rose gardens.
With the sun peeking through a cluster of trees lining the road beside the Rose Garden located at Golden Gate Park, an award-winning spread of flowers greeted us. The garden contains unique varieties of roses - many of which were developed just for this garden.
There are more than 60 rose beds planted in the garden. The maintenance of the rose beds is handled by a collection of dedicated locals.
Because of the unique micro-climate in the park some rosebushes have the capacity to bloom two times in a year beyond the normally once-a-year show.
As the San Francisco chapter of the American Rose Society sought a location to establish a testing site for trial varieties of the colorful and infamous bloom associated with love, forgiveness, friendship, and Valentine’s Day, their eyes turned to Golden Gate Park. In 1961, the assistant Superintendent of Parks, Roy Hudson designed the garden that including hybrid tea, floribunda, and grandiflora.
The gardens are considered to be on the the top attractions in the park and the prime spot for wedding photos.
It was amazing how sweet the air was with the scent of the roses filling the space.
Isn't that an amazing treasure? Your photos are so pretty of each of the roses. What a wonderful time you are having.
Posted by: Kayte | July 05, 2015 at 02:22 PM
It sure was a wonderful spot. I can't believe that we have always missed it.
Posted by: JDeQ | July 20, 2015 at 05:13 PM