Looking for a free experience not too far from urban living? This place offers a sanctuary of nature, place to cool off in the heat and serenity from urban noise I didn't know about this secret gem until my date introduced me... great date experience!
October 2023
Spectacular collection of rhododendrons in the understory of a grand old Douglas Fir forest. Wear earbuds to minimize the constant drone of the 5
May 2023
I'll make it simple, if you're into and love gardening, landscaping and all things plants. Then it is definitely worth making a visit here. Just took my mother here for the first time amd she couldn't stop taking pictures!Price for entry: $8.00
The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, located between Seattle and Tacoma, is a 22-acre woodland garden featuring the largest collection of Rhododendron species in the world. With a Victorian stumpery, the Rutherford conservatory, a pond garden, extensive fern collection, alpine rock garden, and a Blue Poppy Meadow, visitors will experience a diverse collection of plants amidst a Pacific Northwest forest. The garden is also home to beautiful companion plants, including the famous Himalayan Blue Poppies, camellias, magnolias, Japanese maples, and many rare plants.
The RSBG is dedicated to the conservation, research, acquisition, evaluation, cultivation, public display, and distribution of Rhododendron species.
