Christchurch Botanic Gardens
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| Christchurch Botanic Gardens | |
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 Peacock Fountain at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens | |
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| Type | Botanic gardens |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Coordinates | 43°32′S 172°37′E / 43.53°S 172.62°E |
| Area | 21 hectares (52 acres) |
| Created | 1863 |
| Operated by | Christchurch City Council |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Official website |
The Christchurch Botanic Gardens, located in the central city of Christchurch, New Zealand, were founded in 1863[1] when an English oak was planted to commemorate the solemnisation of the marriage of Prince Albert and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
The Gardens sprawl over an area of 21 hectares[2] and lie adjacent to the loop of the Avon River next to Hagley Park. The Christchurch Botanic Gardens have a variety of collection of exotic and local plants of New Zealand. Some of the many attractions of these beautiful Gardens include:
- The Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre,[3] which opened in April 2014, has a café, gift shop and an interactive permanent exhibition featuring the history of plants and gardening in Canterbury, New Zealand.
- The Herb Garden, located by the Curator's House, (started in 1986) has several plants of culinary and medicinal value (see Herbalism).
- The Central Rose Garden has more than 250 varieties of modern cultivar roses.
- The Heritage Rose Garden has a selection of rambling heritage roses that delight in the summer months.
- Collections of plants from all around the world including Asia, North America, Europe, South America and South Africa.
- The conservatory complex which includes Cuningham House, a large Victorian glasshouse containing a tropical collection, Townend House with its flowering plant displays, Garrick House with a cacti collection and the adjoining Gilpin House, with an orchid/carnivorous plant collection.
- The Fernery has an array of native New Zealand ferns.
- A variety of bird watching opportunities, with many woodpigeons being present and a cormorant colony in action during the spring
- The Rock Garden contains some plants that remain in flower throughout the year.
- The Erica Garden has several Ericas and Callunas, providing flowers and foliage year round.
- A portion of the Gardens has several species of Rhododendron and hybrids with several associated plants of Hostas, Helleborus and Liliums.
- The Water Garden has lilies and irises and is surrounded by many mature trees and shrubs.
- A mature native plant section with a wide range of New Zealand plants.
References
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- ^ "Christchurch Botanic Gardens : Christchurch City Council". Ccc.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2016-04-30.
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 28, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
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