Garten der Rosenneuheiten

Welcome to the 'Garten der Rosenneuheiten' on the Beutig hill in Baden-Baden, one of the most prestigious roserums in the world. As a botanist and landscape historian, I find this garden extraordinary because it is not merely a…

We begin our tour at the high obelisks and trellises that support the climbing roses, or Kletterrosen. As Wolfgang Jurisch, a master nurseryman, often points out, the art of the climbing rose lies in its 'build-up.' Look at the…

Moving into the rows of Strauchrosen, or shrub roses, we encounter varieties that are judged for their 'Fernwirkung'—their impact from a distance. One of the most striking examples here is 'Dragons Blood,' a variety from the…

One cannot miss the silver medalist from 2025, a shrub rose from Poland with the evocative name 'Winter is Coming.' This variety is a visual metaphor; its white flowers are so dense that three or four bushes together create a…

As we walk along this central path, we engage in the same sensory activity as the judges: 'schnuppern'—the act of sniffing. Fragrance is one of the most subjective but vital parts of a rose's score. …

In the lower part of the garden, we see the practical side of rose care. The 'Garten der Rosenneuheiten' is a leader in organic and sustainable maintenance. …

Finally, we come to the 'Versuchsbete'—the trial beds for future novelties. Here, you will see roses that only have numbers, waiting for a name and a place in the market. …

As we conclude our tour of the Garten der Rosenneuheiten, I hope you have gained a deeper scholarly appreciation for the complexity of the rose. We have moved from the vertical challenges of the climbers to the snowy metaphors of…