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Experience the ultimate springtime adventure designed for passionate gardeners and plant lovers! Treat yourself to a scenic road trip to Yakima, Washington, during the last week of April—peak bloom season—where the sun is shining and the orchards are bursting with color. Your destination: the breathtaking, private RockCandy Rose Gardens, home to over 500 varieties of roses and dozens of unique perennials.
Key Features:
- Private Guided Garden Tour: Explore a spectacular, rarely-open-to-the-public garden with expert hosts ready to share their knowledge and passion.
- Personalized Plant Selection: Fill your pots, sacks, and boxes with a curated selection of perennial starts and tubers, handpicked to thrive in your own garden. The garden’s experts will help you choose plants that match your growing conditions.
- Diverse Plant Varieties: Possible selections include:
- Over nine varieties of lilacs
- 14 types of bearded irises
- 12 low-mounding chrysanthemums
- Nine dahlia bulb varieties
- 12 tree peony varieties
- Sun and shade-loving perennials such as yellow gooseneck loosestrife, sea holly, Lungworts, obedient plant, Yarrow, fall crocus, heuchera, Sunshine Daydream helianthus, autumn sedum, succulents and more
- Bring Home the Beauty: Return with a carload of rare and proven plants to transform your own garden into a springtime paradise.
This exclusive experience is generously donated by the owners of RockCandy Rose Gardens, whose expertise and hospitality make this a truly one-of-a-kind horticultural adventure.
Restrictions & Details
- Trip must be scheduled during the last week of April (exact dates to be arranged with the donor).
- All plant selections and quantities are subject to availability and the owners’ discretion.
- Transportation, pots, and packing materials are not included—bring your own to maximize your haul!
- For a preview of the stunning gardens and available plants, visit RockCandyRoseGardens on Instagram and Facebook.
Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a gardener’s dream road trip, discover rare and beautiful plants, and bring home living memories that will flourish for years to come. Let your garden tell the story of this unforgettable experience!
