Rose Garden

The garden contains a collection of modern rose varieties and displays their value as free blooming, healthy, colourful flowering plants.

The first plantings took place in autumn of 1986 and each year since then 25 –30 new varieties of Roses have been planted. The main part of the rose garden comprises 16 beds with over 240 varieties, approximately 4100 plants.

New Rose varieties are submitted by Rose Breeders and Rose Growers from various countries and the garden provides an opportunity to assess new varieties growing in climatic conditions common to Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

The City of Glasgow International Rose Garden in Tollcross Park was awarded an Award of Garden Excellence in 2009 by The World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS). There are only 35 gardens  worldwide with this prestigious award.

Rose Trials

New rose varieties are planted each year and once established, the roses are regularly inspected by a panel of experts. Over two summers the roses are assessed for their health, beauty of flower, freedom of bloom, and general effect.
           
International Panel

Each August an International Panel of rose experts carries out the final assessment of varieties on trial. The International Panel includes rose growers and enthusiasts from various countries.

2011 International Rose Trials Results


Download 2011 International Rose Trials - Full Results (PDF 20k).

The Lord Provost's Cup - Souper Trouper (Fryer Roses, England)

Gold Medal - JACsinpi (Keith Zary, USA)

Silver Medal - Lady of Shalott (David Austin Roses, England)

Silver Medal - Strikes Gold (W Kordes Sohne, Germany)

Tollcross Fragrance Prize - Princess (Cants of Colchester, England)

The People's Choice - DICJIVE (Dickson Nurseries LTD, N Ireland)

Awards

Following assessment by the judging panels, awards are made each year to the rose varieties receiving the highest points.

‘The Lord Provosts Cup’ - awarded annually to the rose variety receiving the highest points.

Gold Medal and Silver Medals - awarded to the runners up.

Tollcross Fragrance Prize - awarded annually to the variety judged to be the most fragrant.

    

Best Established Rose - A special award, provided by the Incorporation of Gardeners of Glasgow is made to the most meritorious rose variety established within the trials for ten years.

The Peoples Choice - Members of the public are also involved in judging the roses. Each year the title of ‘The People’s Choice’ is awarded to the rose variety receiving most votes in a competition in which visiting members of the public can nominate their favourite among the roses on trial.
 

Visiting the Rose Garden

Roses start to flower in June and continue to produce flower until late autumn. They are at their most colourful in July and August. Each rose bed has its own plan detailing the rose varieties growing in the bed.

 

2010 Award Winners

The Lord Provost's Cup winner: Rambeling Rosie

Gold Medal awarded to: Varenna Allen

2009 Award Winners

The Lord Provosts Cup: awarded to 'Fabulous' breeder Poulsen Roses, Denmark

Gold Medal: awarded to ‘Aphrodite’ breeder Tantau Roses, Germany

2008 Award Winners

The Lord Provosts Cup: awarded to 'Sweetie' raised by Tantau Roses, Germany

Gold Medal: awarded to ‘Brownie Rose’ raised by Harkness, England

2007 Award Winners

The Lord Provosts Cup: awarded to 'Soft Cover' raised by Poulsen, Denmark

Gold Medal: awarded to ‘Keep Smiling’ raised by Fryer’s Roses, England

2006 Award Winners

The Lord Provosts Cup  - awarded to 'Golden Beauty' raised by Wilhelm Kordes Sohne, Germany.

Gold Medal - awarded to ‘Red Finesse’ raised by Wilhelm Kordes Sohne, Germany.

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