The DRBG gift shop sells takeaway ice-creams, water and honey; as well as click and collect nursery plants and wall art. Call the Gift Shop 10ampm 7-days on for more information. The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden's 'Garden Tour' shuttle bus is not permitted to operate during the current Victorian lockdown period.
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Explore National Rhododendron Garden. The many personal benefits of volunteering include learning more about plants and wildlife, gaining new skills, being in the outdoors, improving health and well being and meeting new friends. The gardens feature around five kilometres of walking trails through a range of different microclimates. The bright colours of the exotic plants featured in the gardens are framed by a backdrop of mountain ash trees. The soils and climate of the Dandenong Ranges provide the perfect conditions for the growing of rhododendrons and other cool climate plants.
This is a rhododendron nutallii x rhododendron lindleyi try saying that quickly three times! The National Rhododendron Garden holds the largest collection of rhododendrons in the southern hemisphere. The hectare garden is tended to by a staff of 17 green thumbs employed by Parks Victoria.
The view! The National Rhododendron Garden was first established in on land leased to the Australian Rhododendron Society from the Victorian government. The garden was first established in by the Australian Rhododendron Society, with an aim to display rhododendron species in an Australian setting, and to share knowledge about the genus. Parks Victoria officially took over the management of the gardens in Nowadays, the garden holds around 15, rhododendrons, 12, azaleas and 25, daffodils and jonquils.
Quantity AND quality! Due to its location — the Dandenong ranges receives high rainfall and minimal frost, and has beautiful rich volcanic soil — a wide range of plants can be grown, making the garden an internationally important resource for the ex-situ conservation of threatened rhododendron species. The site is host to a range of landscape types — from shady fern gullies to vast open spaces and grand views, winding walkways and sensory gardens. Go botanising at the National Rhododendron Garden in Olinda and immerse yourself in the wonder that is 15, rhododendron plants in full flower.
What else is there, really? Entry is via The Georgian Road. The gardens are open Entrance to the gardens is free. The gardens are literally at our back door, just a step away and my children have grown up walking and exploring these gardens over the last 20 years.
Although the garden itself is no longer in full bloom during summer, there are still flowers that like to come out in December making the gardens a great place to visit during this time. Summer is a great time to walk around the nature trails in the shade or take a picnic on the lawns. The main burst of colour will come from the blue and white hydrangeas which will be in full bloom in summer and there are large banks of them planted all around the garden.
Hello, I was hoping to visit the gardens in 2 weeks. Thank you Emily. Yes as many of the flowers will still be in bloom. The cherry blossoms wont be flowering by that time, but you will still have a lot of magnolias and rhododendrons flowering.
The camelias are out now and should still be out at the end of the month. Good morning, I am planning to go at the end of October 29thth — nearly Melbourne Cup. Just wondering if it is a good time to see the flowers and take some nice pictures? In short, yes as many of the flowers will still be in bloom.
The camelias are out now and should be out at the end of the month. Regards, Jess. The cherry blossoms are past their peak and only a few remain. However, the magnolias still looking beautiful, along with the leucadendrons. The rhododendrons are nearly in full bloom with more to come and the camellias are still in flower.
We are planning to go this weekend. Would there be a place in the garden where we could have a picnic? This weekend is a great time to go as the flowers are now in full bloom.
There are some picnic tables throughout the gardens and there are plenty of lawn areas for picnic rugs. There are also some nice spots on the lawn near the lake. Good morning, I am planning to bring my friends to visit the cherry blossoms tomorrow. Wondering if is it a good time to visit and is it possible to walk to the garden from Olinda?
And yes, the gardens are only a 1. Hopefully that they will last for the next week but this is dependent on the weather. Thanks so much for your prompt reply Jess! We took your advice and drove down there yesterday and it was great! Check through all our sites and let me know if you have any more questions about things to do in Victoria and beyond!
Hi — Are the flowers in full bloom now? Will the coming long weekend Sep Oct 2 be a good time to visit? I would love to visit the garden during the peak blossom period. Are there any events happening during the time? Early rhododendrons and camellias are now in flower along with daffodils, proteas and hellebores. As the gardens are at a metre altitude, the cherry trees bloom later than they do in the suburbs of Melbourne.
Blossoms usually reach peak bloom in mid-September to early October. Once open flowers last from 4—10 days, depending on the weather conditions. Photos show a few buds and flowers starting to appear, but there is still a way to go until flowering. With this cold weather we expect they may be out in flower sometime from mid-September.
I would like to know when is the best time to see the peak blossom of flowers in the garden? Or two more weeks from now? Once open flowers last from 4 — 10 days, depending on the weather conditions. Photos above show a few buds starting to appear, but there is still a way to go until flowering. We expect they may be out in flower sometime from mid-September, depending on the weather.
Hi, I would like to know when is the best time to see the cherry blossom blooms at the Garden. The best time to see the cherry blossom is during the flowering season in Spring — usually late September and October.
Its going to be very cold this weekend in the Dandenong Ranges and there is a little bit of rain expected. The experience at the gardens is very different in winter than in summer. Cyclamen flowers carpet the ground and the vireya collection can be seen.
If you dress warmly and have different expectations, there is no reason why you cant enjoy the gardens in winter. Also, the crowds will be much less in winter, allowing you to have much of the gardens to yourselves. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden. Explore National Rhododendron Garden. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Things To Do. Enjoy live commentary and stunning views as you wind your way through the picturesque landscapes of this acre garden. Mist Olinda Mist Olinda is a stunning venue located within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, ideal for weddings, school debutant balls or formals, christenings or wakes. The venue is well equipped with AV for corporate and conference events. Bird watching From bushland to wetlands and everything in between, parks provide habitat to an abundance of common and rare bird species.
Go for a wander and see how many you can spot. Botanic gardens Stroll through magnificent gardens that promise to delight all year round. Make sure you return to see the treasures that come with changing seasons. Wildlife and Nature. Tours and adventure experiences in parks One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.
How to get there National Rhododendron Garden. How to get there. When you're there Download the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders. Walk the nature trail or set up for a picnic in the shade of the Cherry Lawn. Wander through the collection of conifers and marvel at the brilliant blue and white hydrangeas in full flower.
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