Greenwood Cemetery has one of the best collections of cemetery roses in America. While the roses are pruned, they are never watered other than by rain. I’m offering this celebration of Greenwood Cemetery’s roses largely without commentary so you can enjoy them in peace.
Iris, tradescantia, gladioli, oxalis and wildflowers also grow in the cemetery, while wisteria cascades around arches near the entrance.
I’ve written about the roses in Jackson’s Greenwood Cemetery in an earlier post, which has more information about the cemetery and the people who care for it.
Greenwood Cemetery Address
The cemetery lies between North West Street and North Lamar Street in downtown Jackson, MS, 39202, with the entrance on George Street.
When to visit to see the roses at their best
My pictures were taken between 20th April and 7th May 2022. While variations in weather between one year and another may affect the timing, this gives a good indication of when to expect the first, most tenderly beautiful peak of blooms. The roses go on to repeat flower in flushes during the year with some performing better than others.
Opportunities to root roses
Rose rooting days (and the occasional rose sale) are held by volunteers, led by the much loved Executive Director of the Greenwood Cemetery Association, Cecile Wardlaw. To keep up to speed with all the activities of the charity, follow them on Facebook.
Sending a virtual hug across the ocean to Cecile, hoping her arm is better.
Susan Rushton 
Beautiful roses… one of my favourite flowers
They have a lot going for them.
What a charming churchyard. I always love to wander around one of the old ones, especially if it contains flowers.
I never used to but these days, I’m with you on that. Flowers make them a lot more welcoming.
Lots of wonderful life which especially stand out within a cemetery setting.
Roses are a great choice because they are lively, as you say, but just as peaceful.
A wonderful post ❤
Thank you!
It’s a pleasure
What a beautiful collection of roses!
I’m glad you enjoyed seeing them.
A marvellously peaceful saunter.
I’m glad it felt that way.
My favourite flowers beautifully photographed and displayed.
I’ve not seen as many roses as usual under the restrictions of the last few years, but have been making up for it this year.
A delightful post!
Thank you, Rita.
I have not spent any time in Mississippi–I literally have driven through it many times while driving between Texas and the East coast. Your posts make me want to visit Jackson!
If you’re there during the dates I mentioned, check out the roses!
The pretty peach shades are just delightful, but any rose, anywhere, is guaranteed to make me happy.
They’re got a don’t-care-happiness about them and it’s infectious (in a good way, thank goodness!)
🤗💗
What a wonderful “garden” for relatives of the interred to enjoy during their visits And as well for anyone who enjoys roses in a peaceful setting..
Flowers seem to have extra value in some situations and a cemetery is one of them.
Wow, I can easily imagine hours and hours spent here, peace among the roses. Lovely captures, Susan.
I could linger here even longer than I do.