Lucy Cole Rose Garden is a public rose garden situated at 1 Mitchell Street in Moonshine Valley, Upper Hutt, holding a 4.7 Google rating.
Dedicated rose gardens showcase curated varieties that flourish through deliberate planting, seasonal pruning, and shelter from prevailing valley winds. Peak bloom typically stretches from late spring through summer, offering visitors the richest scents and colour palettes on calm, dry mornings. A well-tended collection allows garden enthusiasts to observe how distinct climbing and bush cultivars handle local microclimates before planting them at home. Regulars often visit across different months to track how the beds develop and deadhead across the blooming cycle.
It remains a peaceful, fragrant green space for visitors and neighbours around Upper Hutt's Moonshine Valley.