Where to see some of the South’s prettiest blooms.
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Roses arent always easy to grow in the south.
Blight and disease can take hold in humid environments.
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However, the Souths temperate climate and modest freezes can also be a hospitable environment forroses.
Its no wonder some of the country’s best rose gardens are in the South.
Here are 15 beautiful rose gardens in the South you’ve got the option to visit now.
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Cocooned by towering pines, the land showcases over 7,000 roses throughout 20 gardens.
The centerpiece is the picturesque Dudley Watkins Reflection Pool, offering a tranquil spot for reflection amidst the blooms.
The garden showcases approximately 350 rose plants from 250 varieties, many of them heritage roses.
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Highlights include a rose named after Mabel Ringling herself.
The park is known for its shaded paths, ancient live oaks, and limestone rock beach.
The rose garden is a focal point of the state park.
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Spanning 14 acres, the garden displays over 38,000 rose bushes representing more than 500 varieties.
Established in 1952, the garden celebrates Tyler’s rich history as the “Rose Capital of America.”
With a robust history in rose cultivation, Tyler once producedmore than half the U.S. supply of rose bushes.
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The annual Texas Rose Festival in the garden is a testament to the community’s deep-rooted love for roses.
The Rose Garden is free and open to the public from dawn until dark, seven days a week.
Roses are at peak bloom twice a year, in October and mid-late May.
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The Vizcaya Museum and Garden features a magnificent Italian Renaissance garden with pruned rose bushes.
Destroyed in a hurricane in the 1920s, the rose garden has since been revived and restored.
Theres even a small nursery on property.
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The gardens offer a unique blend of history and horticulture, making them a must-visit for rose enthusiasts.
The Gladney Rose Garden began in 1917 and features many Old Garden roses among its 900 roses.
The former plantation is now a garden filled with trails and formal gardens, including a well-maintained rose garden.
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The rosary-design rose garden features a Dorothy Perkins varietal climbing against formal boxwoods.
Its early 19th-century origins mean it features an impressive collection of heritage roses.
it’s possible for you to even stay on a historic property in two cottages turned into cozy Airbnbs.
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Visitors can stroll through the 8 acres of display gardens or attend events like educational classes.
With more than 800 rose bushes, the garden has about 36 varieties of roses on display.
If you time your visit right, you’re able to enjoy the astounding azaleas in bloom too.
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Livin Easy Floribunda Rose, with a fruity summery scent, is among the garden’s standout varieties.
The rose garden within the larger botanical property offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of the busy city.
The estate features 66 acres of planned gardens.
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magnoliaplantation.com, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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