AMONG the headstones at Ballarat Cemetery are thousands of carefully curated roses cared for by Neville Monson.
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More than 200 different varieties of roses can be found at the cemetery – most of the hybrid or flora bunda variety.
“We have a tremendous variety,” gardener of eight years Mr Monson said.
“The most popular one is called Peace – most people are familiar with it.
“My favourite is the Hannah Gardon. It is a white rose with cherry red edging.”
On Thursday Mr Monson and cemetery chief executive Annie De Jong hosted a rose pruning workshop, to teach members of the public the importance of pruning and nurturing roses.
“Most people choose roses based on their appearance or perfume,” Mr Monson said
“They also choose the roses by the name such as Remember Me or Mother’s Love.”
Mr Monson said the session informed people about the different pruning seasons for roses, which he said were very rewarding plants symbolising love and friendship.
