Heirloom Roses

There is one frustration, but if you are aware of it up front it won't be. The gardens are magnificent and they have roses for sale on site but you will not always find the ones you jotted down while strolling. The good part is that you can go home and find them in the catalog and order them. It will require shipping but if you really want that rose it might be necessary. I had to get over that. These roses really out perform any I have bought anywhere. Once you realize this you do not mind paying a little more. It is nice to see and smell them before ordering and such a peaceful experience to spend a couple hours going through a couple of acres of roses. June and July are best. The catalog costs $5 at first but if you purchase something each year it will be sent to you for free. These catalogs contain a ton of good info. more

I had heard about Heirloom Roses from family and friends for years, but it seemed to take forever for me to get there! WOW!! First of all it's outside of Newberg near Champoeg Park and St. Paul, there are lots of signs so it's very easy to find...and when you're nearby you'll know by the rows upon rows of beautiful roses growing along the road! Heirlooms has exquisite rose gardens you can meander through (take your time and really enjoy it!), then you can move on the picking out which kind of rose(s) you would prefer...the employees there are very helpful and knowledgeable and will answer any questions you may have regarding growing or disease resistance or whatever. Heirloom roses also has an incredible catalog and website, so try and review those before you go! They are well known around the world in the Rose community and it shows!! Prices may seem a little high when compared to Lowes or other plant sale stores, but if you know "non-grafted" roses and Old English roses, then you know that you are absolutely getting your money's worth!! more