Rare and Exotic Plants

This directory highlights the rare, the bizarre, and the intensely tropical specimens that captivate our visitors. From the striking, crane-like blooms of the Bird of Paradise to the mysterious, dark petals of the Black Bat Flower, explore the extraordinary exotic plants that offer a glimpse into the diverse extremes of the botanical world.

Tropical Showstoppers

These are the intensely vibrant, large-scale bloomers that give the gardens a lush, jungle-like atmosphere.

  • Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae): The quintessential tropical exotic, famous for its incredibly unique orange and blue flowers that perfectly resemble the plumage of a tropical bird in flight.

  • Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia): This stunning hanging plant features massive, pendulous, trumpet-shaped flowers that release a sweet fragrance in the evening. (Note: All parts of this plant are highly toxic if ingested).

  • Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata): Famous for its enormous, glossy, violin-shaped leaves, this striking tropical tree adds a bold, architectural presence to our collection. While it is a beloved indoor plant worldwide, our sheltered garden environment allows it to reach impressive heights

Bizarre & Unusual Botanicals

This section is for the botanical oddities that look like they belong on another planet.

  • Black Bat Flower (Tacca chantrieri): One of the most unique and mysterious flowers in the world, featuring deep purplish-black petals and long, whisker-like bracts that look exactly like a bat in mid-flight.