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Question for Portland rose growers

Brandon Garner St. Louis area z6

5 years ago

Have any of you gone to the Ladd's addition gardens? According to a book written a couple of years ago and laddsadditiongardens.com there are over 3000 rose bushes in total in the 5 parks.
Wondering if it would be worth a trip from Salem next July. Thanks in advance.

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Plumeria Girl (Florida ,9b)
5 years ago
That would be a great trip. No, never heard of it but everyone knows the history of Salem. I would enjoy the trip for roses and historical reasons :)

Bumping this thread up. Hoping someone been there or live near there can give you the information you need :)

Jin
portlandmysteryrose
5 years ago
Hi, Brandon. I live close to the Ladd's gardens and visit them regularly. They are totally worth a stop on a visit from Salem, especially in early June. There are mostly moderns in the four sections of plantings which surround the larger non rose central circle. The roses are planted in single variety, multi plant sections. I spotted some older roses in the mix (not in bloom now), and many of the moderns are interesting and beautiful. There are labels but some may be missing. I'd combine a Ladd's tour with the Portland test garden or a cemetery if I were just driving up from Salem for the sole purpose of gazing at roses. The Ladd's gardens are not large. If you are in the area anyway, then DO visit Ladd's anytime over the summer. Take a map. The neighborhood is designed to serve as a traffic slowing maze. :-). Carol
Brandon Garner St. Louis area z6 thanked portlandmysteryrose
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