A snapshot of what's in bloom each season in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Daffodils and bulbs Flowering cherries Azaleas Magnolias Annual bedding Rhododendrons Native plants Camellias Bearded iris Peonies Heritage roses Pasqueflowers Roses Hostas False sunflowers Dahlias Lilies Japanese maples Vegetables and herbs Hydrangeas Fuchsias Calliopsis Phlox Japanese maples Ginkgo Swamp cypress Autumn colour Vegetables and herbs Japanese anemones Tree dahlias Roses Hydrangeas Michaelmas daisies Fruit and seedheads Orchid species Cyclamen Heath and Heather Witch hazel Holly Hellebores Seasonal bedding Leucadendrons Native trees Magnolias Rhododendrons Kākābeak/ngutu kākā Camellias Paperbush
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