Rose’s Corner

Tranquillity is the hallmark of this small urban garden which has been designed to create a number of outdoor rooms linked by intimate walkways. The garden was established in 1983 but substantially remodelled and replanted 11 years ago.

The central part of the garden has been designed to facilitate outdoor living and entertainment including a pétanque court made out of local Hurunui limestone chip. There is grass for the grand-children and trees, shrubs and flowers for adults. Two Pohutukawa thrive in spite of being told they do not grow in Amberley.

There are plenty of roses of course: Nancy Steen, David Austin, a line of Iceberg and Cecil Brunner growing over the garden arch. Interest is added with numerous pieces of garden art complementing the floral experience and the luscious greenery. Raised vegetable gardens and fruit trees provide a large amount of home grown produce in season.

There are more than a dozen fruit trees including a prolifically mature lemon tree on this small village section. Come and experience the tranquillity of our little garden.