Sunken Garden
Explore a hidden gem next to the Japanese Garden.
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This cultivated garden filled with seasonal flowers and native trees and shrubs sits nestled in the corner underneath the Botanical Garden’s Japanese Overlook Hallway. This secret oasis is perfect for a slow stroll or a moment of reflection.
Things to discover
Daylilies | In truth, you can spy daylilies growing throughout our gardens, but this garden gives a nice showcase of mostly orange selections. The really big, beefy daylilies have doubled chromosomes that induce them to flower with extravagance.
Panicle Hydrangea, Hydrangea paniculata ‘Pink Diamond’ | Check out this tree hydrangea, it’s the only garden hydrangea pruned in spring not summer.
American Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) | This common denizen of Ohio woodlands blooms late to gain a “monopoly” on the little pollinator flies that are still active after the bees have gone quiet. The fittest often survive not by competition but by finding a niche where there is no competition.
Here’s more to explore at Cleveland Botanical Garden
Artwork on Display
A Sun Print Alphabet by Kim Lavery in Perennial Playspace Website: kimperly.comInstagram: @kimperly A Spectrum of Color by Gunter Schwegler Cafe Gallery more
Costa Rica Glasshouse
Our towering trees, ever-blooming shrubs, and rich vegetation lend a lovely, tropical retreat. In this area, small bromeliads, delicate orchids, and lush vines cling to every surface. The Fire bush... more
Geis Terrace
Host all your get-togethers and garden parties on the welcoming Geis Terrace. It’s the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch with family or happy hour with friends. Seasonal plantings... more
Perennial Garden
Our ever-changing path indulges your senses with a collage of hues and textures. One day you might spy a group of towering foxtail lilies, and a month later come across... more
Madagascar Glasshouse
We’re home to a world-class collection of exotic plants and animals, including iconic “upside-down” trees and a free-roaming chameleon. Madagascar’s greenery is among the most unique on Earth, and we’re... more
Topiary Garden
In every season, living evergreen and deciduous plant sculptures transport you to another world where anything goes—as long as it’s unexpected. This garden was designed in 2002 by architect and... more
Restorative Garden
This garden abounds with flowers, trees, and shrubs that will offer a soothing respite from the everyday. Large trees like chestnut oak and magnolia provide a soothing sense of enclosure.... more
Woodland Garden
You’ll be joined by butterflies, songbirds, and wild flowers as you explore our most informal and expansive retreat. This forest offers year-round enchantment, but feels especially magical when you visit... more
