The world's leading rose society, founded in 1876, will reopen its gardens – formerly known as The Gardens of the Rose – early this summer. The Royal National Rose Society Gardens reopen on June 9 after nearly two years of rebuilding.
Designed by landscape gardener Michael Balston on a 12 acre site, highlights include a replanted Queen Mother collection, beds to illustrate how roses can fit in a small garden setting, a sequence of beds illustrating the history of the rose and much more.
Completely replanted, the gardens will display thousands of roses, both old and new, complemented by companion plants, as well as trials for new breeds from all over the world. The society's International Merit Trials, held for both amateur and professional breeders, are renowned worldwide.
The gardens, at St. Albans, 20 miles north of London, will open daily, admission £5. Tel. 01727 850461. Website: www.rnrs.org
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