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The Seattle Japanese contains many “true” rhododendrons as well as azaleas (shrubs also in the genus Rhododendron). One of them is Rhododendron ‘Unique’, which has long been popular in the Pacific Northwest. It has very attractive evergreen foliage and charming ivory white flowers that open from pale salmon-pink buds.
Read MoreLast month, the garden crew from Seattle Parks and Recreation completed the final phase of the meadow restoration project in the Japanese Garden. This involved the planting of 11 beautiful new flowering cherry trees in the upper section of the meadow, which overlooks the Moon Viewing Platform by the Garden’s pond.
Read MoreThree young sasanqua camellias have been planted in the the northeast corner of the Garden, replacing several large rhododendrons that had reached the end of their lifespans. Young specimens of ‘Setsugekka’ and ‘Kanjiro’, they may not bloom for several years.
Read MoreATTRACTIVE IN ALL SEASONS: MUGO PINE
Pinus mugo is a commonly available but often undervalued pine species. More than 20 plants grace the Seattle Japanese Garden, most planted near the Garden’s central pond. Learn More at seattlejapanesegarden.org
Read MoreIN BLOOM: STEWARTIA PSEUDOCAMELLIA
Japanese stewartia is a lovely small deciduous tree that’s attractive in all seasons. Its delicate, early summer flowers resemble those of its close relative, Camellia.
Read MoreLITTLE-KNOWN EVERGREEN SHRUBS: PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA
Japanese pittosporum is an attractive, very adaptable broadleaf evergreen shrub with sweetly fragrant, late spring flowers and glossy, rounded, deep green foliage.
Read MoreLITTLE-KNOWN EVERGREEN SHRUBS: LEUCOTHOE FONTANESIANA and LEUCOTHOE KEISKEI BURNING LOVE
Doghobble is the quirky common name of Leucothoe, an attractive but little-known broadleaf evergreen shrub. This is a story about the two Leucothoe species planted in the Seattle Japanese Garden—and how the name “doghobble” came to be.
Read MoreThe Camellia japonica located south of the Seattle Japanese Garden’s original gate begins blooming in March with lovely “formal double” flowers. Shell pink, with darker edges and pointed petals, they appear perfectly formed.
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