The Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Collections

Azalea Garden

North of the Water Garden and nestled beneath the semi-shade of oaks and birches is the Azalea Garden.

This well established collection is dominated by cultivars of Azalea mollis. A significant number of these are known as Ilam hybrids which are the fruits of a local breeder, the late Edgar Stead.

In addition to the azaleas and equally well established, is a large collection of exquisite magnolias.

The entire spring in this part of the Gardens is truly spectacular.