Ludwig’s Rose Farm
Ludwig’s Rose Farm was established in March 1971. The farm is managed by a family team and currently employs more than 130 people.
The Rose Farm was named after Ludwig Taschner who was born in Germany during the second World War. He trained as a nurseryman and subsequently escaped from East Germany in 1960. He gained invaluable experience by working in nurseries in West Germany, Switzerland and England, where he already started specialising in rose growing.
In 1962 Ludwig arrived in Pretoria and worked for Buss Nurseries until he found Ludwig’s Roses in March 1971. From small beginnings, the nursery has now become world renowned and the premier rose nursery in South Africa. They grow the largest selection of rose varieties available anywhere in the world.
Ludwig’s has developed strong relationships with over 25 breeders from all over the world and annually tests thousands of new varieties according to their performance in the South African climate. From these, a selection of 10 to 20 new varieties are named and released annually. Ludwig’s Roses is proud to have released countless top garden roses since they first opened their doors to the public in 1971. Varieties like Just Joey, Burning Sky, Casanova, Esther Geldenhuys, Archbishop Tutu, Walter & Albertina Sisulu and South Africa are to name but a few of the “rose celebrities”.
Business hours:
Monday – Sunday: 8:00 – 17:00
Closed on 25 December, open all other public holidays and weekends
Contact: Hernes Kaas 012 544 0144
E-mail: events@ludwigsroses.co.za
Website: www.ludwigsroses.co.za
Address: Ludwig’s Rose Farm, Plot 61, Haakdoornlaagte, Pretoria (Tshwane), 0002.
Take the Pyramid, Wallmannstahl flyover on the N1 North highway.