Near Brentwood Bay in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Rose Garden History
Between the Rose Garden and the nursery field, now the Concert Lawn, the Butchart family's orchard was situated.
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The Rose Garden
The Rose Garden is home to 2500 roses in 250 varieties and is the only part of the garden in which the plants are labelled.
Erected by The Butchart Gardens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 48° 33.926′ N, 123° 28.194′ W. Marker is near Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, in Capital. Markers are at The Butchart Gardens, near the Giant sequoias WNW of the Rose Garden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood Bay BC V8M 1J8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fountain of the Three Sturgeons (within shouting distance of this marker); Organ Pavillion (within shouting distance of this marker); The Japanese Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Concert Lawn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Star Pond (about 90 meters away); Seed & Fireworks Fields (about 90 meters away); The Italian Garden (about 120 meters away); Coast Salish Totem Poles (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brentwood Bay.
Also see . . .
1. The Butchart Gardens. (Submitted on June 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Butchart Gardens on Facebook. (Submitted on June 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Canadian Rose Society. (Submitted on June 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Additional keywords. landscape architecture
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 631 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on June 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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