The public tour season for 2024 is now closed. The Garden re-opens for public tours on February 15. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025.
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour – Members Event
March 13 @ 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Onsite Members Event
Location
Tickets
Admission is Complimentary for Patron Circles
$40 for Supporter Members
Behind-the-scenes tour
VENTURE OFF the beautifully manicured paths and see what life is like behind-the-scenes at a world class botanical garden. Join us for an exclusive tour with Lotusland’s Horticultural Supervisor Terri Clay and Grounds Supervisor Junio Milanese and learn about daily horticultural operations in the Japanese Garden. Ideal for Members who who are already acquainted with the Garden, this intimate experience will provide a glimpse of how our talented horticultural staff practice sustainable plant care and conservation within a public garden setting.
Paths may be uneven and rough so please wear appropriate footwear.
Reservations required and space is limited to 15 participants.
The Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden is one of the great accomplishments of Lotusland. This remarkable Garden was designed with balance and peace in mind. Flawlessly pruned by master gardeners and devoted volunteers, all trained in artistic pruning techniques passed down from legendary Japanese gardeners.
NOTABLE SPECIES
Wisteria chinensis (Chinese wisteria), Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese cedar or sugi), Cycas revoluta (sago palm), Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus), Ilex vomitoria (yaupon holly), Prunus spp. (flowering cherry) Rhododendron spp., Camellia spp. and cultivars, Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus), Acer griseum (paperbark maple), Magnolia (Michelia) figo (banana shrub), Phyllostachys nigra (black bamboo), Eucalyptus robusta (swamp mahogany)
