Goulburn Rose Show

We are both pretty keen to have roses in any garden we create, so it was timely that we got to visit the Goulburn Rose Show to have a chance to appreciate what thrives in this region. The show’s theme was celebrating 150 years of the Goulburn Railway and many of the displays featured the golden 'Goulburn Rose' in all its glory. 

The old world travel themed rose displays were nothing short of stunning - check out a few! 

Of course we wanted to see what the possibilities were for our garden, so here's some of the beauties that jumped out for consideration for Bountiful.

In a traditionally shaped red rose, it was hard to split these two:

'Kardina'

'City of Newcastle'

Apart from the featured 'Goulburn Rose', it was hard to go past this sunshiney stunner, which won a blue ribbon at the show:

'Brass Band'

And whilst we love a traditional rose shape, I admit I'm a bit of a sucker for a peony style rose. I was pretty keen on this beauty:

'Endeavour'

It was a great experience and only added to the excitement of planning a garden that will be home to some cold-climate-loving roses.

Do you have a favourite rose? If you were planning a garden, what would your must-have flower be?

Song for roses? (I beg your pardon?) I never promised you a rose garden by Lynn Anderson. I was about six when this was released. Songs really sow into the tapestry of your life.