International Rose Test Garden

International Rose Test Garden Information

Portland has long had a love affair with roses. In 1888, Georgiana Burton Pittock, wife of pioneer publisher Henry Pittock, invited her friends and neighbors to exhibit their roses in a tent set up in her garden; thus the Portland Rose Society was established. The rose Mme. Caroline Testout was introduced by Pernet-Ducher in 1890, and Portlanders began to plant it on their curbs. By 1905 Portland had 200 miles of rose-bordered streets which helped attract visitors to the Lewis and Clark Centennial celebration. Portland came to be known as the ‘City of Roses.’ Featuring over 6,800 rose bushes representing 557 varieties, the International Rose Test Garden received The Garden of Excellence Award from the World Federation of Rose Societies in 2006. Hours Monday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Wednesday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Thursday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Friday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Saturday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Sunday : 7:30 am – 9:00 pm