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THE SUNKEN ROSE GARDENS

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THE IRISH NATIONAL MEMORIAL GARDENS AT ISLANDBRIDGE

Islandbridge is unique: it remains the largest monument to military service of any description on the island of Ireland. I walked there on Sunday and was exhausted, because of the heat, but there is an excellent bus service if you know what stops to use – there are four bus stops on Con Colbert Road [two in each directions] at there is a bus every few minutes.

The sunken rose gardens at Islandbridge are a beautiful and tranquil spot in the Irish National War Memorial Gardens. They are located to the north of the gardens, and they are divided into two sections by a pergola.

The sunken rose gardens are home to a variety of roses, including hybrid teas, floribundas, and grandifloras. The roses are planted in beds that are surrounded by low walls, and they are arranged in a variety of patterns. The gardens are also home to a number of other flowers, including lavender, clematis, and hydrangeas.

The sunken rose gardens are a popular spot for visitors and locals alike. They are a peaceful and tranquil place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the flowers. The gardens are also a popular spot for weddings and photography.

Here are some additional information about the sunken rose gardens:

  • The gardens were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the same architect who designed the rest of the Irish National War Memorial Gardens.
  • The gardens were planted in 1939, and they were officially opened in 1940.
  • The gardens are open to the public free of charge.
  • The gardens are open from 8am to 6pm, from April to September, and from 9am to 5pm, from October to March.

I PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN AND HERE IT IS

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THE BOTANIC GARDENS 21 JUNE 2023

I highly recommend the spectacular circular rose garden at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin.

Of the over 150 species of rose, the Chinese Rosa chinensis has contributed most to today’s garden roses; it has been bred into garden varieties for about 1,000 years in China, and over 200 in Europe. It is believed that roses were grown in many of the early civilisations in temperate latitudes from at least 5000 years ago. They are known to have been grown in ancient Babylon. Paintings of roses have been discovered in Egyptian pyramid tombs from the 14th century BC. Records exist of them being grown in Chinese gardens and Greek gardens from at least 500 BC. Many of the original plant breeders used roses as a starting material as it is a quick way to obtain results.

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