After leaving the main gate of Wellington Botanic Gardens, walk a short distance along Glenmore Street and reenter at the Centennial Entrance. You will soon arrive at the Lady Norwood Rose Garden. Among the 110 flower beds are over 300 varieties of roses. Take your time meandering through the garden’s geometric design. Then visit the Begonia House. This greenhouse has more flowers and plants plus a gift shop and the Picnic Café. This rose garden is named after the wife of Sir Charles Norwood, the initial owner of Dominion Motors and former councilman and mayor of Wellington. It seems fitting Mrs. Norwood’s first name was Rosina.
