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Alstromeria hybrid
If you attended our Spring Plant Sale in April, you may have missed our usual great selection of alstromerias.  That's because they were blooming a little late this year.  We are now selling them at the Gift Shop in a wide range of colors.  For the best selection, be sure to shop on Monday or Thursday afternoon which is when we restock. 
Alstromeria hybrid

Spring is in the Air!


Spring is about to burst in on the scene.  The days are warming up and it's lighter later in the evenings.  All through the Garden is a flurry of activity as plants being their springtime blooms.  Buds are popping and new leaves are unfurling.  Bees and butterflies are flitting around, squirrels are scampering and lizards are frolicking.  Spring is such a glorious time, and especially here in the Garden.  Check out the 'What's in Bloom' web page, there are over 371 plants listed that are in bloom right now.  Now is the time to plan a visit, it's breathtaking!     



photos are courtesy Laurel Woodley 


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26300 Crenshaw Boulevard
 Palos Verdes Peninsula, California 90274
(310) 544-1948


 The South Coast Botanic Garden, "The Jewel of the Peninsula", is located on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, located 10 miles south of the Los Angeles Airport in California.  Conveniently located to many South Bay communities, this 87-acre Botanic Garden has more than 2,500 different species of plants from as far away as Australia, the Mediterranean, and southern Africa.  The Garden is situated in Sunset's Zone 23, one of the most favored growing areas in the world. About 100 trees and shrubs are rare mature specimens, infrequently seen elsewhere. The wide variety of plant life provides food and shelter to an abundant wildlife and bird population, and over 200 species of birds are sighted annually.   Popular features include a small lake, Mediterranean Garden, AARS Rose Garden, Water-Wise Garden, Garden of the Senses, Cactus Garden, Children's Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Dahlia Garden, Herb Garden, and Japanese Garden. There is an attractive Wedding Lawn and two Gazebos,  Events Meadow, and Francis Young Auditorium available for events.  There is a picnic area located outside of the Garden gates.  Free abundant parking available. 


26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Palos Verdes Peninsula California 90274 USA

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The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year.  Closed Christmas Day. 
Garden hours are 9am to 5pm daily
Foundation hours are 9am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday 
Gift Shop hours are 10am to 4pm daily  

Admission:
 Foundation Members  Free
 Adults $  7.00
 Seniors - 62 and over $  5.00
 Students (with ID) $  5.00 
 Children (5 - 12) $  2.50
 4 and under Free   



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A Volunteer, non-profit organization.  Founded 1961

Dedicated to Furthering Horticultural Research and Educational Opportunities