Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria comprises two of the world's leading botanic gardens and is a centre of excellence in horticulture, education and science.
Melbourne, Australia
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Snow? In Summer?! You wouldnβt be the first to think so π€
The gorgeous Melaleuca linariifolia (commonly known as snow-in-summer π) is delighting us with Winter Wonderland vibes as we head into the festive season! βοΈ
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is THE 'top thing to do in Melbourne!' π
Time Out recently asked Melburnians on their top recommendations for the annual People's Choice survey, and we're proud as punch to say that we took the top spot for 'Things To Do in Melbourne'.
Did you know the Perennial Border is getting close to peak blooming season? πΈπ
π·ππππ‘βπ’π ππππ‘βπ’π ππππππ’π, commonly known as Carthusian Pink is the first of many colourful species to enjoy over the summer, so be sure to swing by on your next visit!
Totally Tangerine? You bet!Β π΅οΈ
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If you're visiting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne this weekend, you might just come across this stunning πΊππ’πΒ 'Totally Tangerine' in full bloom.Β
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π Outside the Herb and Medicinal Collection, Melbourne Gardens
Marvellous πππππππ’ππ ππ’πππππ ! π§‘
Did you know ππ’πππππ means 'shining' in Latin? After so much rain, the sight of this beautiful glowing bloom is sure to put a smile on your dial.
π Future Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
For everyoneβs safety, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Cranbourne sites have been closed due to the severe weather conditions.
Please be aware that we may have to delay our opening tomorrow morning whilst we ensure our sites are safe for visitors.
πΌπππ π€ππ‘π‘ππ 's lilac blooms are the showstopper of the Southern China Collection at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, this week! Come for a walk through the Southern China Collection, where stunning irises like this one are in their prime π
Looking for a spot of relaxation? Visit the Sensory Garden, where πΏππ£ππππ’ππ ππππ’πππ’πππ‘π thrives in fragrant swathes - it's a sight and smell to soothe your senses!
π Sensory Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Check out πΌπ ππππππ ππππππ π’π , commonly known as rose coneflower, a spectacular species native to arid regions of South-Western Australia. ππ
π Arid Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Check out beautiful πΈππππ€πππ‘βππ πβππ¦π πππ‘βπ, commonly known as the paperbush, a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Thymelaeaceae family and is closely related to π·ππβππ.
π Southern China Collection, at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
This is πΊπππ£πππππ π π¦πππβπππ, commonly known as catkin grevillea, a quirky little native shrub from the south-west of Western Australia.
π Catkin grevilleas are in full bloom across Cranbourne Gardens, notably on Howson's Hill and in the Arid Garden
Did you know? The epithet 'π‘ππππππ', means delicate in Latin, perfectly capturing the essence of this beautiful shrub!
π Find πππ’ππ’π π‘ππππππ along the pathway in the Southern China Collection, at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Don't miss the fiery π΄πππππ ππππππ π 'Scarlet Blaze' plant growing in the Future Gardens at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. This rare cultivar makes a beautiful botanical backdrop for a selfie! πΈ
π Future Garden, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
This is πΊπππ£πππππ πππ πππππππππππ 'Rosy's Baby', a compact cultivar that delivers big when it comes to beautiful blooms! β‘
πSee it at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne, growing in both the 1950s Home Garden, and in lovely hedge form in the Cultivar Garden.
In 1958, πΈππππππ ππππππ π π, commonly known as pink or common heath, was crowned Victoria's state floral emblem. Turns out the true-blue icon of the Victorian bushland ...is pink!
π Australian Rainforest Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Planning a day trip to the peninsula? Don't miss this winter bloom in full colour! π
Say hello to spectacular πΎπ’ππ§ππ πππ₯π‘πππ, commonly known as scarlet kunzea.
πFind πΎπ’ππ§ππ πππ₯π‘πππ in the Stringybark Garden at Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
π Another 'star' of winter at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne!
This is πΆπππ π π’ππ πππππππ ππππ , commonly known as the silver jade plant.
You can find it on the left-side of the footpath as you enter Melbourne Gardens through Observatory Gate.
ππππ£ππ£ππ ππ’π ππππππ’ππ is proof that you don't have to bloom big to bloom boldly!
Also known as wax mallow, you can find it blooming in the Lagerstroemia Bed, opposite the Australian Rainforest Walk at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
