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Wittunga Botanic Garden

Locality: Blackwood, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8222 9311

Address: Shepherds Hill Rd 5051 Blackwood, SA, Australia

Website: www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/visit/wittunga-botanic-garden

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25.01.2022 Do you have any Erica species in your garden? They are beautiful plants that explode with a big pop of colour during the spring. Pictured here is Erica cerinthoides x coronata, found blooming now at picturesque Wittunga Botanic Garden.

25.01.2022 Even the most dreary winter's day is no match for some of Wittunga Botanic Garden's brightest and cheeriest flowers, or their little eight-legged friends! Insta: @instagrash86

25.01.2022 Good morning! There's nothing like a pop of colour to wake you up on a Sunday! And there's plenty more where that came from at Wittunga Botanic Garden. Insta: @instagrash86

24.01.2022 Looking for fun, educational, hands-on activities to keep your kids entertained these school holidays? Immerse your little explorers, creative kids and animal lovers in nature with our School Holiday Program! Learn about our native wildlife Make incredible sounds and music from plants Get dirty in the Little Sprouts Kitchen Garden... Create your own fairy or goblin garden Explore the uses of plants by Aboriginal people Embark on a botanical treasure hunt Suitable for 5-13 year olds, these activities are held across Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens. Places sell out fast so be sure to get in quick!

24.01.2022 Get your diary out, it's time to plan an evening picnic at Wittunga Botanic Garden! From this Saturday 31 October, visitors will be able to enjoy the beautiful garden for longer thanks to extended opening hours. Wittunga will be open from 8.30am - 7pm every day during daylight savings as part of the one-year trial. When daylight savings comes to an end, the extended opening hours will be 8.30am 5pm. Find out more and plan your visit here ... http://bit.ly/WBGopenhours See more

24.01.2022 The wildlife have been making a real show of late, at all our gardens, and we couldn't be happier! This lorikeet perched on a branch at Wittunga Botanic Garden was snapped by garden visitor, @daddowimages, and isn't it just the most spectacular shot? Those vibrant colours warm up even the coldest of days.

23.01.2022 Not yet ripe, but full of promise. This kurti (the Kaurna word for quandong/native peach) will be delicious by the summer. But for now, we are settling into the parnati season of cold mornings with kumdu (fog/dew) on the ground. This National Reconciliation Week, make some time to wrap up warm and enjoy walks through the yulti, wita, karra and many other types of gum trees in this beautiful Kaurna country.... #NationalReconciliationWeek #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord

23.01.2022 Aren't our native trees some of the most beautiful in the world? Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea', also known as the Red Flowering Yellow Gum, has an abundance of these red flowers blooming from autumn through spring, and Wittunga Botanic Garden is certainly the place to see it

22.01.2022 Plan your walk through a rainbow soon The fynbos beds are looking colourful at Wittunga, with a large display of South African plants including euryops, selago and erica species.

22.01.2022 Fresh summer mornings are perfect for a stroll around Wittunga Botanic Garden. This group of visitors from ECH Inc were given a guided tour by the garden’s Curator and Collections Officer. ECH have partnered with the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium to develop a new therapeutic horticulture program that is currently being developed. Watch this space for more details on that soon!

22.01.2022 Wattle lot of love we have for these little pom poms of cheery sunshine! It's National Wattle Day, a day to celebrate Australia's national floral emblem. You can find these glorious golden acacias blooming in your local botanic garden now

22.01.2022 With its pretty purple pea flowers, Hardenbergia violacea is a stunning Australian plant making a scene at Wittunga Botanic Garden at the moment. Come and see the garden for yourself this spring! https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au///visitor-information

21.01.2022 A range of Kangaroo Paws are standing tall at Wittunga Botanic Garden. You'll see them in pinks, oranges and other interesting shades. Find these native, water-wise plants in the Western Australian garden beds, which is mulched with sand and showcases other fascinating plants to provide inspiration for your garden.

21.01.2022 Entries are now open for the 2020 SA Climate Leaders Awards! The award showcases innovative work taking place to address climate change and build South Australia’s reputation as a climate smart state. Applicants are encouraged to share projects and activities of all sizes. A $10,000 prize is up for grabs for the overall winner, to help them with a climate changerelated action. Find out more and start your entry today! www.environment.sa.gov.au/climateawards... #SAClimateAwards See more

21.01.2022 Golden scenes await you at Wittunga's terrace beds. You'll find there a display of South African Proteaceace which include beauties like Leucospermum praecox (pictured), and a variety of proteas and other leucospermums.

20.01.2022 We’re inviting you to share your thoughts on exciting enhancements to Adelaide Botanic Garden! The proposed changes are designed to: Enrich visitor experience Improve garden infrastructure and amenities Revitalise and protect living plant collections... Protect cultural and architectural heritage assets Integrate with the new Lot Fourteen global innovation precinct Find out more and have your say via a short online survey or on the discussion board at http://bit.ly/ABGMasterplan. Your input will help shape the final Adelaide Botanic Garden Masterplan 2020, which will guide future infrastructure investment and development in Adelaide Botanic Garden. The opportunity to offer feedback closes at 12am on Thursday 19 November 2020. ----- Yoursay South Australia

20.01.2022 It’s Botanic Gardens Day tomorrow. To celebrate, a lively panel discussion will be taking place via a live stream. See details below

20.01.2022 A reminder on this perfect weather weekend, that Gelato Bello - Gelato Carts will be at Wittunga Botanic Garden from 12pm-3pm Saturday and Sunday. Get your taste buds tingling as you enjoy a stroll around this beautiful Blackwood garden!

19.01.2022 Happy National Tree Day! Today we celebrate trees and all the amazing things they give us. Many people plant a new tree at a community event on this day each year, but if there isn't an event in your local area, you could consider: Planting a tree in our backyard or... Sharing a photo connecting with nature or hugging a tree, using the hashtag #HugaTreeforNTD Get involved and have fun! #NationalTreeDay #ConnectwithNature

19.01.2022 Why are certain plants silver? Why do some plants have large, glossy leaves and others don't? Understanding the adaptations a plant has is the first step to speaking the 'language' of plants. In our fascinating half-day workshop, you will learn how to make plant choices for your indoor and outdoor spaces based on their adaptations (modified flowers, colours, textures) without having to wade through a mountain of information first; the plant is already telling us what it req...uires! Adelaide Botanic Garden | Thurs 19 Nov | 9am-1pm Secure your place now https://bit.ly/ABG_Language

18.01.2022 Perfect weather for a gelato and stroll through Wittunga Botanic Garden today! Find the delicious treats by the Main Lake from 12-3pm today, and next weekend too Gelato Bello Gelato Bello - Gelato Carts

18.01.2022 Happy Father's Day! What perfect weather for taking Dad out on a trip to a botanic garden Gates are open until 5pm so pack a picnic and make memories among the trees.

18.01.2022 We hope you're enjoying your long weekend! If you're thinking about a visit today, we're open 10:00am to 6:00pm

16.01.2022 Blue daisy bush (Felicia amelloides) is a South African plant that pops in purple at Wittunga Botanic Garden. Find it in the fynbos beds, along with other plants that provide gardening inspiration.

16.01.2022 It's days like these that really test our gardens and their ability to withstand dry and hot conditions. Here at Wittunga's Western Australia garden bed, the plants are coping well. They are water-wise and need a good drink just once a week or fortnight. If you're wondering what to plant in your garden, come here for some inspiration to see what Aussie plants you could incorporate into your patch.

16.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to start a kitchen garden but wondered where to start? Join us on Sunday 13 September for a friendly, practical, hands-on workshop where you will learn the basics to confidently start your own bountiful and varied kitchen garden! This course will cover: Making the best from what you have available... Layout of the garden What can you grow and when can you grow it? Types of plants, uses and variety Maintaining a healthy garden Planting and propagating your garden Adelaide Botanic Garden | 1:30pm - 4:00pm | $70 Tickets https://bit.ly/ABGKitchenworkshops

15.01.2022 Want to attract butterflies to your garden? Beautiful, bountiful buddleja could be a plant for you. Also known as butterfly bush or sagewood (and a number of other names in its native South Africa), the sweet nectar is a hit with our fluttery friends. It's blooming now in Wittunga Botanic Garden, along with many other plants from South Africa.

15.01.2022 Do you run a mobile café or coffee van in SA? The Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium recognises that these past months have been a trying time for South Australians, and small local businesses, in particular, have been greatly impacted. We endeavour to support and provide as many opportunities for local businesses and organisations as we can. As such, we have just opened Expressions of Interest for the provision of a mobile café or pop-up coffee van at Mount Lofty Botanic... Garden for weekends and Public Holidays! Initially, this will be for the period 19 September to 29 November 2020, but with a potential option to extend upon review. Applications are now open and close 4pm Friday 28 August 2020. More information and to apply: http://bit.ly/EofA_mobilecafe

15.01.2022 Happy Daffodil Day! These perky daffodils are putting on quite the show at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. As one of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil symbolises rebirth and new beginnings Their cheerful yellow colour helps us to remember the good times had with loved ones and the hopes for a cancer-free future How are you showing your yellow this #DaffodilDay?... #CancerCouncilSA

14.01.2022 Are you looking for something that's easy to propagate and maintain in your garden? Then look no further than the very pretty South African native, Watsonia angusta! This species likes a damp spot in the garden, enjoys full sun, has an extended flowering season, and attracts birdlife. What more could you ask for? If you're not convinced, pop by Wittunga Botanic Garden and check it out

14.01.2022 Need some shade? Or shelter from rain? Who can tell with the weather we're having of late! Either way, there are plenty of socially distanced picnic tables for you to use at Wittunga Botanic Garden. With extended opening hours until 7pm each night, that means more time to enjoy your picnic dinner. http://bit.ly/WBG_PYV

14.01.2022 Isn't it a beauty? Endemic to Western Australia, this electric blue flower belongs to a plant called Lechenaultia biloba. It thrives in sandy soil and, is mulched in Wittunga Botanic Garden with sand. This garden showcases native plants that are naturally hardy in Australia's harsh climate, giving you the perfect place to get inspiration for your own patch.

14.01.2022 This quirky plant is Bulbinella floribunda, also known as the Yellow Cat-Tail Hailing from South Africa, it prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established. The best time to see this unusual specimen is winter through spring (so right now would be perfect!), because once summer kicks in, as seen in this photo, it loses all it's beautiful green foliage. That said, it still looks pretty cool without it, don't you think?

13.01.2022 We're in love with the leucospermums at the moment. Here's Leucospermum patersonii, and isn't it wonderful? See a huge range of these South African plants in bloom for another month or so. we're open until 7pm every day, so plan your visit soon! http://bit.ly/WBG_PYV

13.01.2022 Enjoy a laugh-out-loud mix of slapstick, songs and sparkling one-liners in a special outdoor performance at Wittunga Botanic Garden this January! One Man, Two Guvnors is a comical performance by Blue Sky Theatre that will bring this much loved Blackwood garden alive at night. Bring a picnic for a relaxed pre-performance experience, or purchase a picnic box to make it even easier. Get your tickets quickly before they sell out! ... http://www.blueskytheatre.com.au/current-production/ See more

13.01.2022 Flowering now in a garden near you is Western Australian native, 'Scarlet Jack', a compact form of Kunzea baxteri. The large, bright red, bottlebrush shaped flowers make this shrub a beautiful addition to any garden, and it's also very popular with pollinators!

13.01.2022 (GREAT) NEWS: In line with the state government’s most recent health advice, we are delighted to advise that Wittunga, Adelaide, and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens will be open tomorrow in accordance with the State Coordinator’s directions! Evidence suggests getting out into nature works wonders for our physical and mental wellbeing. Botanic gardens are wonderful places in nature where we can connect with plants and our natural environment and we look forward to welcoming you.... When visiting, please be sure to adhere to the up-to-date directions, which are available at https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au. Please also ensure you maintain social distancing (1 person per 4 square meters) and stay home if you’re at all unwell. See you soon!

13.01.2022 Have you had a chance to check out the revitalised lakeside 'beach' at Wittunga Botanic Garden yet? As part of the Adelaide City Deal upgrades, you can now enjoy some paddle play, sit and connect with nature, or watch the native wildlife as they go about their day (but please remember not to feed them!) Seventy Six Photography

13.01.2022 Wittunga Botanic Garden comes alive in spring! The South African fynbos, in particular, is a sea of colour with euryops, selago and various erica species. This blushing beauty, Erica glandulosam, also known as the Stick leaved heath, is just one of many varieties you'll find.

12.01.2022 What's for tea? Well, for this busy bee at Wittunga Botanic Garden, it's Scabiosa africana. As you might have guessed from the name, this pretty plant is native to South Africa and thrives in South Australia's similar climate.

12.01.2022 Wild sage is an aromatic addition to Wittunga Botanic Garden, with the added benefit of being attractive too. It’s a South African plant that is blooming in the fynbos garden beds. The scented beauty has been used for centuries to help treat a range of problems from tummy upsets to colds.

12.01.2022 Just 11 individual plants of this South Australian species exist on a roadside near the Coorong. On National Threatened Species Day, we are taking a moment to shine the spotlight on this critically endangered plant, Woods Well Spyridium (Spyridium fontis-woodii (Rhamnaceae)). As part of our SEEDS program, scientists at our Seed Conservation Centre are working together with students at Wilderness School to grow more of these plants and reintroduce them back into the wild.... Find out about our conservation efforts and the SEEDS project here: https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/education/seeds-project If you are able to, please support future conservation efforts with a donation to the Adelaide Botanic Gardens Foundation https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/support-us/donate

11.01.2022 Ahh, we can almost hear the birds and feel the sun on our back looking at this tranquil photo of Wittunga Botanic Garden. Spring is in the air, so come along soon for your feel-good nature boost.

11.01.2022 Lemon geranium (Pelargonium crispum) is pretty addition to any garden, and loved by pollinators of all types. It's from South Africa and thrives in South Australia's similar climate. See it blooming in abundance in Wittunga's fynbos area at the moment.

11.01.2022 In line with the state government's announcement that South Australia will enter into lockdown to help contain Adelaide's COVID-19 outbreak, Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens will all be closed until Wednesday 25 November, 2020. While the gardens are closed, the plants will keep growing, flowers will still bloom and be enjoyed by bees, butterflies and birds ... and all the beauty will be here waiting for you when the gates can open again. Until then, keep ...safe and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Photo: Aaron Harrison

11.01.2022 We have been absolutely overwhelmed by the response to our 2020 Annual Appeal. In total, we raised a whopping $54,598 which more than surpassed our expectations. We thank you all so much for your support We'd like to give a special mention and hearty cheer to CMV Group for their incredibly generous $10k donation through the CMV Group Foundation. The Foundation has provided substantial support to the South Australian Seed Conservation Centre since 2014 and we can't thank them enough We're excited now to let our seed scientists begin their work and head over to Kangaroo Island to help prevent the extinction of some of the island's most rare and endangered plants

11.01.2022 In the first of a series of upgrades as part of the Adelaide City Deal, you can now walk all around the Main Lake at Wittunga Botanic Garden thanks to a brand new path! It's accessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and gives viewers a beautiful new vantage point over the lake Seventy Six Photography

10.01.2022 Happy World Environment Day! "This is our moment. We cannot turn back time. But we can grow trees, green our cities, rewild our gardens, change our diets and clean up rivers and coasts. We are the generation that can make peace with nature.... Let’s get active, not anxious. Let’s be bold, not timid." Join #GenerationRestoration https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

10.01.2022 It's not just the beautiful flowers that make Wittunga Botanic Garden such a wonderful place to visit, as this garden visitor found out. Check out these incredible leaves! They look razor sharp, like shark's teeth IG: @bordersinaus

10.01.2022 As part of the inaugural Nature Festival(25 Sept - 4 Oct), the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium is proud to be offering five events across all three gardens! Connect with others and immerse yourself in the natural environment with this Wittunga Botanic Garden event: A Walk Around Wittunga... Re-live the garden's rich, fascinating history and discover the extensive collection of water-wise plants from Australia and South Africa | Thurs 1 Oct At just $10 a ticket, these tours are selling out fast. Learn more and secure your place >> https://bit.ly/BGSHNatureFest

10.01.2022 Join us for a 'Walk Around Wittunga' as part of the inaugural Nature Festival, and discover a colourful, hidden oasis! In this curator-led tour: Uncover Wittunga Botanic Garden's rich, fascinating history Learn about our extensive collection of water-wise plants... Enjoy brilliant displays of ericas, proteas, and Kangaroo Island, Southern Fleurieu Peninsula and the Western Australian Heathlands collections Thursday 1 October. Spots are limited so be quick! Book here http://bit.ly/WBG_WAW2020

09.01.2022 Happy Botanic Gardens Day! It’s a time to celebrate these magical spaces where nature, wonder and conservation come together. As we focus on the #PowerOfPlants, Emma Lewellyn, our Horticultural Therapist, shares her thoughts on a tasty endemic plant as part of the #plantchallenge : Muntries! I love these tasty little coastal jewels.... Known as Mantirri in the local #Kaurna language, they look and taste like tiny little apples with spicy myrtle/ eucalyptus notes. Scientifically referred to as Kunzea pomifera, the plant is indigenous to South Australia and Western Victoria. It’s a prostrate, woody shrub and its natural distribution makes it best suited to free draining and sandy soil - though I’ve grown it on heavy Adelaide plains clay with reasonable success. It has beautiful little fuzzy white flowers reminiscent of other genera in the Myrtaceae family. Thanks for sharing, Emma! Tell us what your favourite plants are and why, using the hashtag #plantchallenge #BotanicGardensDay #NationalReconciliationWeek #NRW2021 #mantirri #muntries #morethanaword

08.01.2022 Did you knowthat having a diverse range of bacteria in your soil can have a hugely positive impact on your plants? These teensy bugs can perform all sorts of wonders, from unlocking nutrients in the soil to fighting off plant invaders (bye-bye nematodes!). So we’re excited to announce our partnership with Neutrog who delve into the natural science of microbiology in soil and its impact on plant health. Together, we will focus on research and development, using their products on plants in Adelaide, Wittunga and Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and monitoring the results to see how best to keep gardens thriving using their sustainable, local, organic materials.

08.01.2022 At Wittunga Botanic Garden, you will find pathways adorned with botanical jewels. It's a very special time of year to visit this suburban garden, so come along soon!

08.01.2022 Get ready to strike a pose....a tree pose, that is! Upload a photograph of yourself in the yoga "tree pose using the hashtag #treeposefortheplanet, and for every photo, a tree will be planted here in South Australia through the Trees For Life (SA) Habitat Initiative! How amazing is that? There are heaps of trees at a botanic garden near you to provide inspiration for this conservation-focused Nature Festival activity, but you can take your photo anytime and anywhere.... Here is a photo of Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium Director, Dr. Lucy Sutherland, and Horticultural Supervisor, Cliff Sawtell, getting in on the action! Have some fun and get snapping, because we all need trees https://www.naturefestival.org.au//tree-pose-for-the-plane Tree Pose For The Planet

07.01.2022 Meet our feathery friend, Phylica pubescens! Hailing from the fynbos in South Africa, this evergreen shrub is part of the Rhamnacae family and its tiny flowers release a very mild cinnamon scent. This breathtaking photo from garden visitor @boyleerica (IG), has perfectly captured the soft hairs that cover its narrow green-grey leaves.

07.01.2022 Inject a little (or a lot!) of colour into your life with a meander through Wittunga Botanic Garden this spring! The Woolly Bottlebrush (Greyia radlkoferi), native to South Africa, features these incredible dense, upright clusters of bright scarlet flowers and is just a taste of what you'll see on your visit.

07.01.2022 It's National NAIDOC week, a time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Australian Aboriginal people have an intricate understanding of the Australian environment, and a rich knowledge of plants developed over many thousands of years. Plants have been used for food, hunting, medicine, tools, ceremonies and in most other aspects of traditional life. ... In many places in the Adelaide foothills, you can find ancient hollows in trees, like this one in our sister garden, Adelaide Botanic Garden. The species is River Red Gum or Eucalyptus camaldulensis. Burnt trunks like this were used as a basis for a shelter, made cosy and snug by blocking off openings exposed to the weather, and lining the floor with bark and animal fur rugs. A veranda, made of leaves, bark and branches extended the size of the shelter. The tree shelters were traditionally used in winter as family groups moved inland to escape the cold winds and flooded wetlands near the coast. Do you have a hollow river red gum near your place? They are such magnificent trees! #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

07.01.2022 Here at the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium, we are passionate about connecting children with plants and the natural world, so we develop and deliver a variety of inquiry-based learning education programs for students at Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens. We recently worked with a Year 3/4 class from Brighton Primary School at Wittunga Botanic Garden over three separate visits to assist with their STEM project. On their first visit, the students toure...d the Wittunga collections with our Schools Education Manager, Aaron Harrison. On the second visit, students investigated the traditional uses of trees and plants as part of the Aboriginal Plant Use Trail with Indigenous Educator, Trent Hill. On the final visit, students learned about the many features of mobile devices to take amazing botanic photos in our Mobile Device Photography Workshop. If you're a preschool to senior secondary teacher and you're interested in our inquiry-based learning education programs, learn more here >> http://bit.ly/BGSHSchools

07.01.2022 Can you even get more Australian than this very distinguished looking Kookaburra atop a tree branch? A huge thank you to @photography_by_chrismcdonald for allowing us to share this beautiful photo taken at Wittunga Botanic Garden.

06.01.2022 We were delighted to host David Speirs MP on Tuesday 29 September and give a tour of the upgrades currently underway at Wittunga Botanic Garden. Visitors can already enjoy a peaceful walk around the lake perimeter and paddle play at the lakeside beach for the little ones, but come October 31, we'll also be trialling extended opening hours so you can enjoy more time at the garden! 8.30am until 7pm during daylight savings ... 8.30am until 5pm during non-daylight savings Next year, a platform will give a new vantage over the lake and children will be discovering more about the environment through a brand new nature playspace Learn more about the Wittunga Masterplan http://bit.ly/WBGplans

06.01.2022 Your local botanic gardens are open every day, including public holidays. Free to enter and full of the good stuff.

06.01.2022 Wittunga Botanic Garden is a beautiful place where you can meander along shaded, tranquil pathways, and settle down under a pretty shelter or shaded lawn for a picnic. Plan your visit today....it's what weekend are for http://bit.ly/WBG_PYV

05.01.2022 Get your phones ready to snap wild animals, plants and fungi near you this weekend, and join thousands of people across the Southern Hemisphere in a joint effort to record the biodiversity of living species. The Great Southern Bioblitz takes place this Friday 25 - Monday 28 September and encourages you to become a scientist at your local botanic garden, park, back yard or any where in Greater Adelaide. Simply share your photos of wild animals, plants or fungi on the iNat...uralist app where you can identify your discovery and contribute to a greater understanding of biodiversity near you. Find out how to get involved here https://greatsouthernbiobl.wixsite.com/website

05.01.2022 On this hot day, we are celebrating the sun-like beauty of the tree pincushion. It's leucospermum time in Wittunga Botanic Garden, and will still be for a while yet. There's a wide variety of these South African beauties on display. They like full sun and sandy soil, making them a great water-wise option for many South Australian gardens. This one is officially called Leucospermum conocarpodendron. Try saying that with a lolly in your mouth!

04.01.2022 Wow! We can't get over how blue these petals are! Do you have any plants in your garden as electric as this? It's endemic to central and southern Western Australia, where it grows naturally in gravelly and sandy soils. It's called Lechenaultia biloba and is part of the WA collection of plants blooming now at Wittunga Botanic Garden.

04.01.2022 These delicate flowers belong to Thryptomene hyporhytis, which can be found in our Western Australian heath or kwongan collection. Attract butterflies, bees and other insects to your garden with this low maintenance, winter and spring flowering shrub!

04.01.2022 How is such vibrant colour emitted from such a small and dainty flower? 'Purple Pride' is certainly a very fitting name for this Chamelaucium uncinatum. Its flowers begin to appear in late winter and early spring, but before long, this shrub will be absolutely covered in these bright purple waxy flowers with reddish centres

04.01.2022 The carefree life of a turtle, just casually sunning itself on a log at Wittunga Botanic Garden. What a vibe! Native Australia

03.01.2022 There is so much colour at #WittungaBotanicGarden at the moment. We love the different shades of orange in this South African plant, Leucospermum praecox. Plan your trip to this suburban garden in Blackwood soon!

03.01.2022 We're taking a moment to thank our garden staff who work incredibly hard to keep the gardens beautiful. This is one of the busiest times of the year for our horticultural teams, who have weeding and pruning jobs on an epic scale! Although it can be tough physical work, there's a meditative element to weeding. But what do you think...like it or hate it?!

03.01.2022 Have a giggle in beautiful surroundings at this special performance in Wittunga Botanic Garden. Bring your family or friends to the hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors for an entertaining night out under the stars. An onsite bar and picnic boxes can add to your experience, but be quick - tickets are selling fast!... Fri 22 - Sun 24 January, 2021.

03.01.2022 Did you know that Wittunga Botanic Garden is now open until 7pm every day? The weather tomorrow is looking perfect for a leisurely evening stroll, or perhaps a laid back picnic is more your scene. Either way, make the most of the balmy evenings in this beautiful nature spot for a memorable outing with your family or friends. http://bit.ly/WBG_PYV

03.01.2022 Introducing the Nature Festival! Boasting a 10-day program of activities, the festival is full of creative ways to connect with nature and other people. We're excited to offer these events as part of the festival, which runs from 25 Sept - 4 Oct:... Plant hunter's walk | Mount Lofty | Tue 29 Sept Remnant river red gums guided walk | Adelaide | Wed 30 Sept A walk around Wittunga | Thur 1 Oct The evolution of the eucalypt tour | Adelaide | Fri 2 Oct Find out more and book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/BGSHNatureFest Nature Festival

02.01.2022 Beautiful blooms at Wittunga Botanic Garden The garden is open every day from 8.30am - 7pm during daylight savings. Make the most of it while summer lasts!

02.01.2022 PSA! Free guided walks will recommence at Wittunga Botanic Garden from Tuesday 20 October! The weekly walks will start at 10:30am each Tuesday from the car park on Shepherds Hill Rd and last for 1.5 hours. No booking is necessary, but group sizes will be limited to 15. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide for organising these fascinating tours ... Learn more https://www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/whats-on/tours-trails

02.01.2022 Immerse your little explorers, creative kids and animal lovers in nature this spring with our School Holiday Program! The program has been designed for ages 5-13 and to promote fun, hands-on learning about plants, people and the environment. At Wittunga Botanic Garden, children can join Indigenous storyteller, educator and guide, Trent, for the fascinating educational trail, 'Aboriginal Plant Use'. Meander through the beautiful botanic garden... Explore the traditional uses of plants by Aboriginal people, like fire, glue and so much more Discover how seasonal movements were influenced by the natural surroundings Be sure to check out the full program of activities across all three botanic gardens. Parents are encouraged to book early spots will sell out!

02.01.2022 Wonderful Wittunga in winter. Take a deep breath and imagine you are there under the trees, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells that nature has to offer. It will do you good, we promise!

01.01.2022 Our after-dark program of events is back! Join us under the stars as we re-light 'Botanica Lumina' with two exciting experiences at Adelaide Botanic Garden this October. Lounge back on the lawns at Noise//Nature, where you will see mesmerising light projections over the botanical landscape, while listening to a synchronised soundtrack crafted by local artists. Sat 3 Oct https://bit.ly/NoiseNature... The following weekend, treat your ears to a fun operatic performance of Händels Acis and Galatea. It's a story full of wit and exquisite music about the transitory nature of love and pleasure. Fri 9 and Sat 10 Oct https://bit.ly/BGSHAcisGalatea So gather your friends and family, organise a picnic and get ready to be entertained in a magical setting this spring! SA Power Networks Music SA Capital Waste Pictures Co-Opera Creative Partnerships Australia

01.01.2022 Say 'I do' at Wittunga Botanic Garden Have you been painstakingly searching for the perfect, yet affordable, wedding venue? Then be sure to check out this incredible, limited time offer from our friends at Weddings Botanic Gardens! Just $199 per person!... All inclusive package New and exclusive marquee reception Award-winning catering Spectacular views Offer only available September-December 2020 so get in quick! Find out more