Roses to look out for
With many different types of roses at Basildon Park, there's so much to see at this time of year in the gardens. We've come up with a couple of our favourites that are definitely worth looking out for.
Rosamundi
The Rosamundi rose is a classic old rose that has beautiful light crimson semi-double blooms that are striped white. The Rosamundi is particulaly well known for it's rich frangrance, and can be spotted in the curved border of the Rose Garden.
Compte de Chambord
A rose also known as Madame Boll or Madame Knorr., this rose has large, full blooms of rich warm pink, as well as a strong fragrance. Spot the Compte de Chambord in the large curved border on the right hand side at the back of the Rose Garden.