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Clethra alnifolia ‘Ruby Spice’, or Summersweet ‘Ruby Spice’; is a sport of C. alnifolia ‘Pink Spires’, with darker pink blooms. In late summer and early fall its fragrant, bottlebrush flowers …
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Registered by Stout, in 1947, this Hemerocallis ‘Variegated Kwanso’ has inconsistent variegated foliage and a double orange bloom. The inconsistent variegation can be seen in the patch in the perennial …
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June is a wonderful time to visit the gardens with so many plants in bloom. Here are just a few you may see on your next visit.
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Marsh marigolds (Caltha palustris) are a cheerful sign of spring in Wilket Creek ravine. They are native to southern Ontario and are part of the buttercup family, evident by their …
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In April, the spring garden emerges with hellebores, iris, crocus, daffodils, tulips, and magnolias.
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Spring is ushered in by the sounds of birds and a new burst of life poking through the earth (and sometimes the ice and snow). It’s a wonderful time to …
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Our gardens are open throughout the winter for you to enjoy. Please note that some paths may not be maintained.
What’s beautiful in Winter Read More
Our gardens are open for you to enjoy daily, from dawn until dusk. In November you’ll appreciate the fall colours in our gardens and the adjacent ravine, along with late …
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Goldenrods (Solidago sp.) are characteristic of fall, adding bursts of colour to the landscape. Most people associate goldenrods with open fields, however, there are many woodland and wetland varieties as …
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Ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora) is one of nature’s spookiest plants, but also a species native to Ontario and much of North America. Like ghosts of the forest, they emerge as …
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