EXPERIENCE ROSE SPECTACULAR AT HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS

This October, experience a sensory explosion with over two million rose blooms at the annual Rose Spectacular, on from October 10 until November 13, 2011 at Hunter Valley Gardens.
Expect to be enlightened with fun facts about the history of roses and master the art of how to plant and grow your own fabulous roses at home.

Sean O’Brien, award winning Horticultural Manager at Hunter Valley Gardens says, “Roses are one of the earth’s most spectacular creations. Growing and maintaining your own roses definitely takes practice. As well as experiencing an unforgettable visit to the Gardens, visitors will learn top tips on how to overcome any challenges when growing roses at home.”

Rose Spectacular features a program of daily demonstrations and talks by the Gardens’ highly knowledgeable and qualified Horticultural Team and the Hunter Regional Rose Society including;

10:30am & 12:00 pm Daily - Story of the Rose
Learn interesting and unusual facts about the history of roses

11:30 am Daily - Hunter Valley Gardens Rose Talk
An informative talk on all that you need to know about roses with question and answer time at the end. The perfect opportunity to pick the experts’ brains for advice on growing roses at home.

2:30 pm Daily -  The History of Hunter Valley Gardens
Learn about how the Gardens came to be. An inside look on how they have evolved and the work that has gone into developing them to where they are today.

The Rose Garden spans 1.5 acres, with a centre garden of 50 meters in diameter. There are over 8000 roses, that include 56 different varieties.

Entry to the Gardens is $24.00 per adult, $12 for children between 4 – 15 years of age with children 3 years and under admitted free.  For further information about the Rose Spectacular telephone Hunter Valley Gardens on 02 4998 4000 or visit www.hvg.com.au

For further information, images and to interview Sean O’Brien please contact Danielle Swiecki at Agent99 PR on 02 9779 0999 or 0431 715 674 danielle@agent99pr.com / Ailish Smith at Agent99 PR on 0420 723 421 or ailish@agent99pr.com