Crystal Springs Rhododendron Test Gardens
Crystal springs rhododendron garden portland.
Crystal springs rhododendron test gardens. Originally the garden was developed as a test garden which meant that new rhododendrons could be evaluated over a period of several years. When i was in the area more recently i discovered there was a 3 admission fee. Which is probably why it was free.
The first rhododendron show was held in 1956 and the garden was officially named crystal springs rhododendron garden in 1964. The walls and bridges have been cleaned. The first rhododendron show was held in 1956 and the garden was officially named crystal springs rhododendron garden in 1964.
131 reviews of crystal springs rhododendron garden i came here a couple of years ago to attend the wedding of two dear friends of mine even though the wedding was in mid september and my mother was peevish enough to point out that rhododendrons aren t actually in season then. And volunteers have been busy pulling out the weeds that thought they had free rein. There s a new butterfly garden along the waterfront.
It s been a beautiful but lonely few months in the garden. The re landscape of the jane martin memorial garden is complete and lovely. Today the park boasts more than 2 500 rhododendrons azaleas and other plants spread across 9 5 acres 4 hectares.
Originally the garden was developed as a test garden which meant that new rhododendrons could be evaluated over a period of several years. You ll see some changes. Tucked between reed college and the eastmoreland golf course crystal springs was founded in 1950 as a rhododendron test garden.
Crystal springs is open.