Gyeyang Mountain Rose Garden

Gyeyang Mountain Rose Garden's view

Gyeyang Mountain Rose Garden

Gyeyang Mountain Rose Garden (계양산 장미 공원) is a tranquil and attractive part of the beautiful Gyeyang Mountain's foothill. It exhibits over 30 varieties of rose species twice annually.

It it located about 15 minutes on foot from Incheon Subway station and accessible by buses and cars.

This page offers information about the roses that entertains and make you feel better through their beauty and fragrance. Picnic and photography is allowed in this area. So, go ahead visit with friends and family members.

Regina and Angie enjoying the roses

Fragrant Lady

Fragrant Lady was bred by Alain Meilland (1940-....) (France, before 1990). It is introduced in France by Meilland et Cie in 1991 as 'Fragrant Lady'. It is a Hybrid Tea.

Its flower is pink and has strong fragrance. Fragrant Lady produces 36 to 43 petals. Its average diameter is 5.25". It size is very large, moderately full, borne mostly solitary bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium buds.

It is upright and with semi-glossy and leathery foliage. It has 3 to 5 leaflets. It is 39" to 43" (100 to 110cm) tall.

Fragrant Lady Rose at Gyeyang Mountain

Emil Nolde

It was bred by Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (Germany, 2002), and was introduced in Germany by Rosen-Tantau/Tantau Roses in 2002 as 'Emil Nolde'.

It is a shrub with deep yellow, and ages to light yellow . It produces a moderate fragrance. It has medium, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Emil Nolde blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Emil Nolde Rose at Gyeyangsan Rose Garden (계양산 장미 공원)

Christophe Colomb

It was bred by Alain Meilland (1940-....) (France, before 1992) and introduced in United States by Conard-Pyle (Star Roses) in 1992 as 'Christopher Columbus'. It is a hybrid tea.

Its cooler is an Orange blend with copper undertones. [Salmon-orange.]. It smells from Mild to strong fragrance. 26 to 45 petals. It has an average diameter of 3.25".

It has medium, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. It has a medium, armed with thorns/prickles, and upright. It is Large, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. It is 3' to 5' (90 to 150cm)tall.

Christophe Colomb Rose or "Christopher Columbus"

Charming

It was bred by L. Pernille Olesen and Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Denmark, 1995). Then it was introduced in Denmark by Poulsen Roser A/S in 1996 as 'Charming Parade'.

It is red and has either no to mild fragrance. It produces 25 to 30 petals with an average of diameter 1.5". It is small, very double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Pointed, ovoid buds. Short, upright. Glossy foliage. Five leaflets.

Height: 8" to 15" (20 to 40cm). Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. (Source: www.helpmefind.com)

Charming Miniature Rose at Gyeyangsan Rose Garden

Blue Moon

It was bred by Mathias Tantau, Jr. (1912 - 2006) (Germany, before 1964) and then introduced in France by NIRP International in 1964 as 'Sissi'. Again, it was introduced in Australia 1965 as 'Blue Moon'.

It is a Hybrid Tea. It has lilac strong, and opinions vary fragrance. It produces with up to 40 petals. Its average diameter is 4". It is large, full (26-40 petals), classic hybrid tea, exhibition bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season. It also has long, pointed buds.

Medium, upright. Glossy, dark green foliage. The height is from 2' to 5' (60 to 150cm). Width: 2' (60cm).

Blue Moon Rose at Gyeyang Mountain's rose garden in Gyeyang District, Incheon City

Baby Grand

Baby Grand Rose was bred by L. Pernille Olesen (Denmark, before 1992). Bred by Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (Denmark, before 1992). It was introduced in Denmark by Poulsen Roser A/S in 1994 as 'Baby Grand'.

Baby Grand was introduced in the United States in 1995 as 'Baby Grand.’ It is miniature and great on the patio.

It is pink with none to mild apple fragrance. It produces 25 to 40 petals, an average diameter of 1.5". It has very large, full (26-40 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, quartered bloom form. It blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Short, bushy, compact, rounded, thornless (or almost). Small, matte, medium green foliage. Height: 10" to 18" (25 to 45cm).

Baby Grand Rose at Gyeyangsan's Gyeyang Mountain Rose Garden

All Gold

All Gold Rose was bred by Edward Burton Le Grice (1902-1977) (United Kingdom, 1956). It was introduced in Australia by Hazlewood Bros. Pty. Ltd. in 1958 as 'All Gold'. Then it was introduced in United States by Wayside Gardens in 1958 as 'Allgold'.

All Gold is golden-yellow, and with golden-yellow stamens. It has a straw yellow to Chinese yellow, and unfading. It has mild fragrance. It produces 15 to 25 petals.

Average diameter 3.5". Medium, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. Medium, rounded buds.

Medium, bushy, compact, dense, well-branched. Small, glossy, dark green foliage. Height: up to 2' (up to 60cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm). (www.helpmefind.com)