What’s in Bloom
Year-round, there’s something to see at Descanso Gardens! Below are estimated bloom times of your favorite plants. Please call Visitor Services at (818) 949-4200 to confirm that your favorites are blooming prior to your visit.
- JANUARY: Camellias, cherry trees and winter annuals
- FEBRUARY: Camellias, magnolias, cherry trees and daffodils
- MARCH: Tulips, camellias, irises, lilacs, cherry trees, clivia and daffodils
- APRIL: Azaleas, camellias, irises, lilacs, native plants and wildflowers, and wisteria
- MAY: Roses, azaleas, camellias, irises, wildflowers and California natives
- JUNE: Modern and heritage roses, and summer annuals
- JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER: Roses, summer annuals and perennials, crape myrtle, and cassia
- OCTOBER: Sasanqua camellias, roses and fall foliage
- NOVEMBER: Camellias, toyon berries, annuals, ginkgo and fall foliage
- DECEMBER: Camellias, toyon berries, annuals and ginkgo.
To see in real-time what trees are in Bloom: click here.
What’s Blooming Now
Purple #irises and the cloud-cloaked San Gabriel Mountains are giving the #RoseGarden a dose of brooding beauty during this week's rainy weather ☁️ #ExploreDescanso
#Raindrops on roses... and other flowers were a delight after the rain. While most of the #roses haven't bloomed yet in the #RoseGarden, we'll be monitoring their progress in the coming weeks as more start to flower 💦 #ExploreDescanso
The #azaleas continue to bloom and grow near the #Promenade. While Descanso remains closed, we'll bring the beauty of the #springblooms to you 🌼 #ExploreDescanso
Love trees? Enjoy this rare Engelmann #oak in the #CaliforniaGarden. Also referred to as a Pasadena oak, it has pale bluish-green leaves and often grows near coast live oaks 🍃 #ExploreDescanso
This #Elizabeth magnolia is providing a bit of sunshine in the form of its petals ☀️ A more unusual yellow-colored #magnolia, 'Elizabeth' was hybridized in the 1970s by crossing a cucumber tree and a Yulan magnolia 🌼 #ExploreDescanso
Cascading spring blossoms are carpeting the #RoseGarden 🌸 Check out the #Snofozam cherry blossoms, yellow Rosa banksiae, and delicate Chinese #fringetree petals. As Descanso remains closed, we'll continue to bring the blooms to you 🌸 #ExploreDescanso
Though Descanso remains closed, the #Akebono and #BeniHoshi #cherryblossoms continue to brighten the #JapaneseGarden with their light pink petals. Fun fact: 'Akebono' blooms can also be found among the iconic cherry trees around the Tidal Basin of Washington, D.C. 🌸 #ExploreDescanso
As we near the end of #tulip season, some of the #latebloomers are bursting in gorgeous color. As Descanso remains closed, we'll continue to virtually bring the #tulips and other spring blooms to you 🌷 #ExploreDescanso
It's a #paintedlady #pollinator party 🥳 There are painted lady #butterflies galore in the #LilacGarden right now. Fun fact: Did you know painted ladies are part of the animal genus #Vanessa? Its scientific name is Vanessa cardui 🦋 #ExploreDescanso
The #cherryblossoms are in full bloom in the #JapaneseGarden. While Descanso remains closed, you can join us on our #DigitalDescansoTours and bask in the beauty of the #BeniHoshi and #Akebono trees. Love to doodle? Go to descansogardens.org/descansoathome to download a cherry blossom coloring page 🌸 #ExploreDescanso
Our #DigitalDescansoTours continue with some #LilacGarden highlights from staff member Roy. While Descanso Gardens remains closed, we'll continue to bring the blooms to you 🌼 #ExploreDescanso
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