Descanso Gardens

Descanso Gardens is an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. There's always something to see at Descanso Gardens. Whether you love lots of colorful spring bloom, winter camellias or the year-round majesty of the oaks, check out what's in bloom at different times of the year.
 
BLOOM CALENDAR
 
Below are the estimated bloom times of your favorite plants:
JANUARY: Camellias, toyon berries, and winter annuals
FEBRUARY: Camellias, magnolias, cherry trees and daffodils
MARCH: Tulips, camellias, irises, lilacs, cherry trees, Clivia and daffodils
APRIL: Azaleas, irises, lilacs, native plants and wildflowers, and wisteria
MAY: Roses, azaleas, irises, wildflowers and California natives
JUNE: Modern and heritage roses, and summer annuals
JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER: Roses, summer annuals and perennials, crape myrtle, and cassia
OCTOBER: Sasanqua camellias, roses and fall foliage
NOVEMBER: Camellias, toyon berries, annuals, ginkgo and fall foliage
DECEMBER: Camellias, toyon berries, annuals and ginkgo.