Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg asbl - Luxembourg Roses Heritage
Preserving the exceptional heritage of old and new Luxembourg roses in the long term, this is humbly the mission of Patrimoine Roses asbl.
The volunteers of the association actively contribute to the protection of a unique cultural and horticultural heritage, share enriching experiences and participate in the enhancement of Luxembourg roses. Joining the association means taking concrete action to safeguard this treasure and integrating a community of rose enthusiasts.
Years
Activities organized to raise awareness among the general public:
• introduction of several new roses every year
• advice for creating rose gardens
• advice for caring for roses
• rose pruning workshops
• sale events for rare old and contemporary Luxembourg roses
• sale of products associated with roses
• conferences held by rose (inter)national experts
• thematic exhibitions, including the traveling exhibition 'History of the Rose Heritage of Luxembourg', presented each year in another commune's public space during the summer season
• guided tours of remarkable gardens
• garden trips abroad
• conviviality within a group of volunteers
• donations of funds to charities
• monthly Newsletter
• publishing of books, for adults and children
• a calendar is published every year
• various online publications
• raising awareness among young people, who have no personal memory of the time of the Luxembourg rose-growers: drawing competition for children, photo competitions and brochures.
A network of rose gardens has emerged throughout the country. These parks and gardens of various sizes have been made possible through collaboration with private individuals, embassies, communities and public actors. The non-profit organization Patrimoine Roses Luxembourg has played a key role in advising and planning these gardens. You will find a selection of gardens worth visiting under 'Gardens to Visit'.
Many large and small parks and gardens have been planted across the country.
Quality guidelines for rose gardens have been developed. Organic gardens, without the use of pesticides, are encouraged.
Volunteering is promoted to ensure better maintenance of the rose beds.
• Protection and enhancement of rose heritage in Luxembourg
• Raising awareness among young people, the general public, authorities and the media
• Creation of a national network of rose gardens
• Promoting biodiversity and biological care of pesticide-free gardens
• Make Luxembourg a land of beautiful gardens and parks, thus diversifying the offer of green tourism and family outings
• Increasing public knowledge and know-how about roses
• Collecting historical documents and objects related to the rose heritage
• Work to ensure that Luxembourg can still bear today the title 'Country of Roses' and thus preserve this page of the country's history
