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Located near the intersection of the 2 and 210
Freeways in La Caņada/Flintridge, Descanso Gardens
harbors an abundance of celebrated floral gardens in a
unique and natural setting. This 165-acre oasis is
flanked on the north by the San Gabriel Mountains and
on the south by the San Rafael Hills |
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The world's largest outdoor planting of camellias is
found within Descanso Gardens, which has more than
100,000 plants adorning its scenic paths of a
California live oak forest. Two renowned rose gardens
are featured at Descanso Gardens as well: the Rose
History Garden which contains a collection of
significant international roses, some of which date
back to ancient times; and the All-America Rose
Selections Garden, which samples every variety of
roses having received that prestigious distinction |
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Descanso Gardens abounds in magnificent displays of
annuals and perennials. These include azaleas,
daffodils, irises, lilacs, orchids, and tulips. Framed
against a hillside of chaparral is the Native Plant
Garden. These wonderfully varied gardens provide a
peaceful stroll amidst some of the greatest natural
splendor in all of California. There are ponds with
ducks to feed, as well as a variety of other birds
from the Bird Observation Station on the lakeshore.
The Tea House offers a relaxing rest stop that
overlooks the Japanese Garden. |
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Parking: Free parking in the main parking lot
Address:
1418 Descanso Drive, La Caņada Flintridge, CA
Phone: (818) 949-4200 |
Descanso Garden Calendar of Blooms
JANUARY:
Camellias, cherry trees and winter annuals.
FEBRUARY:
Camellias, magnolias, cherry trees and daffodils.
MARCH:
Camellias, iris, lilacs, cherry trees and daffodils.
Rain cancels
(but threat of rain does not...be prepared!)
Our meeting time will
be at 9:45 AM at the parking lot. PLEASE BE ON TIME.
Admission fee is $7.00 but for A/PGF members - the cost
will be only $5. This hike has NO elevation gain -
since its just a garden hike. Easy for most
everyone. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes
and bring water!
Questions: contact the event coordinator at
ariel@apgf.org
or call 562-688-1707
