October Roses Are In Full Bloom

Ludwig’s Rose Farm

“How cunningly nature hides every wrinkle of her inconceivable antiquity

under roses and violets and morning dew!” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Haakdoornlaagte, Pretoria is where every Ludwig’s rose has its origin.  The mother farm is where all plants are propagated. An outing here promises to be a true rose adventure………wandering amongst extensive gardens and fields and fields of roses.  Let a thousand different varieties bedazzle you!  The farm is also home to a Spiced Coffee restaurant & Rose Barn venue.  A huge playground is conveniently close to the restaurant.


october ROSE ADVENTURE - LUDWIG’S ROSE FARM

October is a month of fantastic rose splendour as the roses show off to their fullest.  One must visit any one of the Ludwig rose centres to see the spectacle and you will undoubtedly walk away truly inspired and with a purchase or two in hand.

SPRING ROSE FESTIVAL FRIDAY 3 October – SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2014

Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and friends will be romping through the roses at Ludwig’s Roses.  The Rose Barn will be transformed into Beatrix Potter’s imaginary world, for the enchantment of children and parents alike!  Display gardens filled with roses, other flowers and vegetables set the scene for the life-sized characters, with plenty of inter-active attractions.  Experience a tractor-train ride through the rose fields in full bloom.  There are rosy treats on the restaurant menu at ‘Spiced Coffee’.  Spiced Coffee offers a delicious kiddies menu and has a large, outdoor children’s playground with swings, a doll house, merry go rounds, jungle gym and more.

The rose Barn Venue

The Rose Barn Venue at Ludwig’s Rose Farm is the place to celebrate with friends and family amongst beautiful, fragrant roses. They will assist you in hosting your dream event; be it the perfect wedding, birthday party, engagement or anniversary party! They also cater for corporate events and conferences.  Roses are the perfect complement to any event. www.roseweddings.co.za

the rose festival at the farm is the highlight of the year, when the roses do the talking

Activities for young and old:

§  Pixi rose planting &  colouring in & quizzes for the kids - prizes

§  An amazing myriad of roses

§  Novelty roses displayed

§  Fresh cut roses

§  Delicious food

§  Walking or mountain bike trail

§  Birding spot overlooking 2 dams is ready for the birders 

§  Wine tasting

§  Rose boutique

§  Fragrance bar - can you identify the scents?

§  Picnic baskets can also be booked Tel 012 5440144

Ludwig’s Roses Egoli - Johannesburg

“I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck” ~ Emma Goldman

Conveniently situated in Glenferness, Main Road, just beyond the Lonehill area you will find the Ludwig’s rose destination in Johannesburg. All thousand varieties are stocked there.

Address: 97 Lachlan Rd (on the corner of Main), Glenferness, Johannesburg

good autumn rains resulting in perfect blooms

Good autumn rains, a short cold winter leading into spring weather boded well for another colour, scent and beauty filled season with an extravagant show of blooms for the month of October.

Roses are not only beautiful but extremely versatile and can be trained to grow on a trellis, pillar or arch; can be grown in a 40cm size hanging basket and look very good in pots and can be used as additional security with certain varieties being very prickly and impenetrable!

Flower shapes include deep cup, shallow cup, open cup, quartered rosette, classic hybrid tea shape, small bud classic shape, single bloom, semi double bloom, pompon and rosette.  Height can only be estimated.  Soil, climate and cultural care will affect growth performance tremendously.

Thorns ‘n Things the rose boutique at Ludwig's Roses

The Thorns ‘n Things rose boutique is treasure trove for all things rosy. See their products online www.thornsnthings.co.za

Rose products designed & created by Thorns ‘n Things are body and home collection, including rose hand creams, body lotion, linen spray …… and the very popular food range of rose petal jams, syrups, rosehip chutney and more.  Thorns ‘n Things also stocks a wide range of vases and other floristry products.  The Thorns 'n Things body range is made of high grade oils and fragrances.  The Thorns 'n Things body range includes rose and lavender oil and Tea Rose Fizz Balls among many other products.

“Few would dispute with the rose her claim to be the queen of flowers, for where is her equal to be found? Is she not God’s masterpiece?” - Patience Strong

Directions Via Garmin: S25°34.601 ; E028°17.283
When clicking on Where To? Garmin asks to: Select Town/Select All. Click on Select All and then when it asks for the street to type in D327 (It will not find D327 if Pretoria or Tshwane was selected as town.) It will then ask: Waterfall/Haakdoringlaagte

Ludwig’s Rose Farm, Plot 62, Haakdoornlaagte, Pretoria

Take the Pyramid, Wallmannstahl flyover on the N1 North highway
Entrance is free: Open 8h00 – 17h00
Picnic bookings: Talhat 012 5440144 | spicedcoffee@ludwigsroses.co.za