Come and enjoy the enchanting Rose Garden. Discover the history of the wild rose surrounded by the most beautiful garden roses.
Indulge your senses in a sea of blooming roses: fragrant, colourful and in full splendour. A feast for the eyes and nose - don't miss it!
In the Garden Shop, you will find special products inspired by the rose theme all month long - perfect for surprising yourself or someone else.
And on four Sundays in June, we put the roses in an extra spotlight! Enjoy guided tours and fun entertainment at the Kawabar, with live music, children's makeup and a little creative workshop - all in the theme of the rose.
Guided tours (only on Sunday!)
To highlight our botanical wild roses and their cultivated varieties, we organise guided tours in our beautiful Rose Garden.
Are you still a novice in the world of roses? Or are you already a connoisseur and curious about the history of the queen of flowers?
We offer two types of guided tour, with something for everyone
Guided tour “Roses for rookies” (Dutch & French)
Together with a passionate guide, you dive into the world of wild roses, right where it all began: in the heart of the rose garden. Discover how these natural beauties formed the basis for today's garden roses - roses that not only bloom long-lastingly and smell deliciously, but are also strong and more resistant to disease. An inspiring story for anyone who wants to get started with roses in the garden!
Dates
- Sunday 1 June at 2 pm
- Sunday 8 June at 2 pm
- Sunday 15 June at 2 pm
- Sunday 22 June at 2 pm
Practical
- price € 19
- price Friends of the Botanic Garden: € 17
- max. 20 people per group
- the tour lasts an hour and a half
- start tour: Entrance Empress Charlotte
book your tour “Roses for greenies” here (Dutch)
book your tour “Roses for greenies” here (French)
Tour “The Roots of the Rose” (Specialist Tour) (Dutch only !!!)
A specialist takes you into the fascinating world behind our beloved garden roses. Together, you will delve into the kinships within the genus Rosa and discover which wild roses formed the basis for modern cultivars. You will see how, despite centuries of crossing and breeding, the characteristics of these original species can still be found in today's roses.
Dates
- Sunday 1 June at 11am
- Sunday 8 June at 11am
Practical
- price € 19
- price Friends of the Botanic Garden: € 17
- max. 20 people per group
- the tour lasts an hour and a half
- start tour: Entrance Empress Charlotte
book your guided tour “The Roots of the Rose” here
