Rose Festival & Mother’s Day Celebration
Celebrate 50 Years Bringing Nature Home
Now – Sunday, May 25
from 9 AM – 6 PM
Immerse yourself in the aroma of roses known to be the most beautiful and fragrant and shop Southern California’s largest selection of roses. Discover our “Rose of the Year,” Martha Stewart™, along with over 350 rose varieties, including new and exclusive selections. Stroll through thousands of roses in full bloom and take home fresh-cut bouquets straight from the garden.
Cultivating gorgeous roses is simpler than you think, and we're here to show you how. Connect with our rose experts to learn the secrets to planting and caring for roses—whether in containers or garden beds—including tips on pest and disease control, proper pruning, and choosing the right varieties for your space.
Enjoy complimentary rose potting services in your preferred container, and don’t miss our live floral arranging demonstrations for creative inspiration. While you’re here, enter to win fun rose contests and prizes and save with special discounts on soils and fertilizers to help your roses thrive. Explore the world of roses with us—where fragrance, beauty, and expert guidance come together to make your rose garden dreams a reality.
2025 Rose Festival Highlights
Our Largest Rose Selection Ever:
• Discover 300 Varieties In-store, Plus an Additional 100 Varieties Available Online
• Experience 2,000 rose plants In-Store
• New and Exclusive Rose Introductions:
Enchanted Meadow TM
Fashion Forward TM
Living the Dream TM
Martha Stewart TM
Nothing but Class TM
Parfuma Sunrise TM
Purple Aura TM
Scarlet Drift TM
Warm & Fuzzy TM
| • Shop Rare & Hard-to-Find Rose Varieties • Discover the 2025 Rose of the Year: Martha StewartTM • Explore David Austin’s, Climbers, Tree & Shrub Roses • Learn about Each Rose with Detailed Signage Info & Photos |
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| • Shop Rare & Hard-to-Find Rose Varieties • Discover the 2025 Rose of the Year: Martha StewartTM • Explore David Austin’s, Climbers, Tree & Shrub Roses • Learn about Each Rose with Detailed Signage Info & Photos |
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Martha Stewart TM |
2025 Martha Stewart TM - Learn More
2024 Icecap - Learn More
2023 Uptown Girl - Learn More
2022 Princess Charlene de Monaco - Learn More
2021 Disneyland - Learn More
2020 Fun in the Sun - Learn More
2019 Huntington’s 100th - Learn More
2025 Martha Stewart TM - Learn More
2024 Icecap - Learn More
2023 Uptown Girl - Learn More
2022 Princess Charlene de Monaco - Learn More
2021 Disneyland - Learn More
2020 Fun in the Sun - Learn More
2019 Huntington’s 100th - Learn More
Rose Themed Activities and Learning:
• Rose Contests and Prizes - Learn More
• Free Rose Potting
• Fresh Rose Arranging Demonstrations
• Rose Experts, Vendors, and Talks
• Discounts on Soils and Fertilizers
Rose Products:
• Fresh Rose Bouquets Made from Local Garden Varieties
• Rose Wreaths, Garlands, and Arrangements
• Rose Themed Books, Home Décor, Bath & Body Products, Fragrances, and More
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Fragrant & Cutting Roses for Bouquets and Celebrations with Emily Sluiman, Star® Roses and Plants, America’s Premier Rose Breeder and Producer Saturday, May 3 and Friday, May 9 at 1 PM Join Emily as she shares expert tips on the best garden roses for fragrance, vase life, and floral design. Learn how to work with various rose types—including long stems, sprays, singles, doubles, and miniatures—and how to keep your blooms fresh and long-lasting. Plus, enjoy a sensory experience as you compare the most fragrant garden roses in Southern California. |
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How to Grow the Best Roses in Southern California with Andy Klittich, Otto & Sons Nursery, California’s Premier Rose Grower Sunday, May 4 and Saturday, May 10 at 1PM Learn how easy roses can be to grow in Southern California. Andy will explain and simplify rose categories and rose selection, the best locations and exposures in a garden, proper soil and planting techniques, good nutrition, and pest and disease management. All your questions on rose varieties, rose care and culture, and more will also be answered in this casual and interactive talk. |
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Great Floral Arranging with Roses from Your Garden with Shelley Burton and Onita Castillo, Roger’s Gardens Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4 at 11 AM Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 at 11 AM Roger’s Gardens expert floral designers will demonstrate beautiful floral arranging using fresh cut roses from your own garden. Shelley and Onita will discuss how to cut and condition the roses, secrets for keeping them fresh, and share their favorite varieties. They will also feature different rose types and how best to arrange them, including long stems, spray roses, miniatures, and more. |
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Fragrant & Cutting Roses for Bouquets and Celebrations with Emily Sluiman, Star® Roses and Plants, America’s Premier Rose Breeder and Producer Saturday, May 3 and Friday, May 9 at 1 PM Join Emily as she shares expert tips on the best garden roses for fragrance, vase life, and floral design. Learn how to work with various rose types—including long stems, sprays, singles, doubles, and miniatures—and how to keep your blooms fresh and long-lasting. Plus, enjoy a sensory experience as you compare the most fragrant garden roses in Southern California. |
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How to Grow the Best Roses in Southern California with Andy Klittich, Otto & Sons Nursery, California’s Premier Rose Grower Sunday, May 4 and Saturday, May 10 at 1PM Learn how easy roses can be to grow in Southern California. Andy will explain and simplify rose categories and rose selection, the best locations and exposures in a garden, proper soil and planting techniques, good nutrition, and pest and disease management. All your questions on rose varieties, rose care and culture, and more will also be answered in this casual and interactive talk. |
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Great Floral Arranging with Roses from Your Garden with Shelley Burton and Onita Castillo, Roger’s Gardens Saturday, May 3 & Sunday, May 4 at 11 AM Saturday, May 10 & Sunday, May 11 at 11 AM Roger’s Gardens expert floral designers will demonstrate beautiful floral arranging using fresh cut roses from your own garden. Shelley and Onita will discuss how to cut and condition the roses, secrets for keeping them fresh, and share their favorite varieties. They will also feature different rose types and how best to arrange them, including long stems, spray roses, miniatures, and more. |
Contests
Name That Rose Contest
Think you know your roses? Each day, a mystery rose will be displayed without a label—submit your best guess for a chance to win a free 5-gallon rose of your choice! (Hint: It’s one of the 2,000 roses currently on display.) Winners will be selected on Friday, and each Saturday and Sunday of the Rose Festival. Enter your guess along with your name, email, and phone number—good luck!
Count the Rose Petals Contest
Take your best guess at the number of rose petals in the vase for a chance to win a $50 Roger’s Gardens Gift Card! New contest every Friday, Saturday & Sunday during the Rose Festival. Submit your guess with your name, email, and phone number—the closest guess wins!