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 At Government House there are, at the base of a majestic London Plane tree, drifts of Hellebore hybridius and Hellebore argutifolius. This planting of hellebores has been combined with Arum italicum ‘pictum’ and daffodils together with hostas for the summer and plantings of Cyclamen Hederafolium and Cyclamen Coum for continuing interest through the fall and winter.Government House Gardens are part of the estate of the Queen’s representative to the people of British Columbia. These gardens are designed and maintained by volunteers from Victoria’s gardening community. Join us for an escourted tour through the lush and fragrant winter/early spring plantings that start to come into bloom as of mid-January. The exuberant perennial borders feature plantings have been designed to provide year-round colour and texture. An extensive rockery on a natural rock outcropping overlooks the ocean while the fragrance of a herb garden with it formal tapestry planting featuring Mediterranean herbs beckons you on. Walk through drought-tolerant plantings including native plants while viewing out over a native Gerry Oak meadow to the vista of the Streight of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountain range. To view some pictures of this garden click here. |