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The Perfumed Garden & Roseraie
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KirkyWeb
Jan 21st, 2003
About Us
A garden is a friend you can visit any time
Contact Details:
The Briars, Nepean HighwayMt Martha, Victoria 3934 Australia
ph: 03 5974 4833;
mobile: 0407 456 900
email:
Display Garden & Nursery location and directions:
The Briars, Nepean Highway
Mt Martha, Victoria 3934
Melway ref: 145 D11
(The Briars Historic Park signage gives clear direction to the site)
Hours of Business
Nov - May: Open every day - Weekdays: 10am-4pm; Weekends/holidays: 11am-5pm
Winter: Open most days (shorter hours) or ring for an appointment.
Groups: Welcome any time, by appointment
Attractions
Glorious Display Gardens*, comprising over 700 roses:
- The Perfumed Garden (Registered OPCAA collection of David Austin Roses)
- Arched walkway of fragrant climbing roses
- Formal walled garden
- Hillside of Old Roses: species; gallica; damask; tea; etc
*Small entrance fee to display gardens (discounted on purchase of roses). No charge for entry to nursery.
Nursery:
- Potted roses
- Bare-rooted roses in winter, by order (mail order or collection)
- Rose growing supplies/equipment
- Gift items and stationary
Facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Bus groups by appointment
- Parking and picnic facilities
- Restaurant, museum, bush walks are also located in the park
Group bookings and public events
Sophie welcomes Garden Clubs, Rose Societies; other special interest or social groups. If you would care to contact Sophie, she can help you plan a memorable visit:
- Guided tours of gardens
- Demonstrations and Expert advice
- Slide presentations
- “The June Prune” annual prunning workshops
- Talks. Previous topics include: Choosing Roses for Specific Purposes; Rose Garden Design; Redoute’s Roses (The Rose in Botanic Art); and ‘Rosey’ Highlights of an English Summer.
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