About

Started in 1996 and the first of its kind in Australia, the National Rose Trial Garden of Australia is a joint venture between the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide, the Rose Introducers of Australia (RIAUS – a body made up of leading rose nurseries, most having overseas agencies), Australian rose breeders and the National Rose Society of Australia.

The trial garden itself is located within the International Rose Garden in the north east corner of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.

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The trial garden is managed by the incorporated body and is known as the “National Rose Trial Garden Management Council”.

The Council is composed as follows:-

• 1 member from the Adelaide Botanic Garden.
• 2 members from the National Rose Society of Australia.
• 2 members from the Rose Introducers of Australia.
• 2 members from the Nursery and Garden Industry of South Australia.
• 1 member from the National Rose Society to represent Australian rose breeders.
• Secretary appointed by the National Rose Society of Australia.

The names of the Management Council can be viewed by clicking here.