Creating the Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is a relatively new concept in the history of the Hampton Court Gardens.
This area was once William III's kitchen garden, which supplied the court with vegetables and herbs. Our Rose Garden on the same site has been evolving since the 1930s and the shape of the beds reflects the original formal grid design.
Originally roses were planted in few island beds, but now this wonderful space has developed to include formal beds and borders of rose species and cultivars.
We've also added grass paths through the rose beds, to allow more intimacy with the roses. This also allows for easier maintenance and upkeep.
Looking to the future
As the saying goes, 'a good garden never stands still', and we’re now giving the Rose Garden a new lease of life.
We’ve got exciting plans for the next three to five years and further ahead, so there will something new to see each year.
