Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens co-sponsors the event with the Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society. The show will feature a cascade of vibrant rhododendrons, raffles, a silent auction, people’s choice awards, educational displays…
CALIFORNIA’S LARGEST RHODODENDRON SHOW!
May 4 and 5, 2019
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will be open to visitors during the Rhododendron Show (regular admission rates apply). The Gardens is home to one of the nation’s largest collections of rhododendrons—many hybridized on the Mendocino Coast—and they promise to fill the formal gardens and woodlands with riotous color. The Gardens’ Rhododendron Collection includes over 124 species. More than 1,000 rhododendrons can be seen blooming throughout the Gardens from early spring until June!
ENTER THE SHOW
Everyone is welcome to enter their best rhododendrons, azaleas, bonsai, photos, and floral arrangements for judging. Those wishing to enter should bring their trusses to the Gardens on Thursday, May 2, between 5 pm and 7 pm, and on Friday, May 3, between 9 am and 12 pm. Chapter members will be available to assist in filling out entry forms. Judging will start at 3 pm Friday. Judges will award ribbons and trophies to top entries in a wide range of categories.
Please visit www.gardenbythesa.org for details on the event or www.noyochapterars.com for more information on entry rules and procedures.
2019/05/04 - 2019/05/05