It’s Poppin’: May 29

May 29, 2026

We’ve almost made it to June, and there is a lot going on in the gardens this time of year. At the arboretum, rhododendrons are still blooming throughout the Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden, from delicate pink and orange azaleas to towering large-leaved evergreen rhododendrons. Now through the next couple of weeks is also the best time to see peonies in full bloom at the arboretum, especially in the Display Garden.

At the botanical garden, roses are starting to show their colors in the Rose Garden near the Allee as well as the Western Reserve Herb Society’s Historic Rose Garden. Also look for the white, lightly fragrant flowers of mockorange in the Rose and Restorative Gardens. Stay tuned next week as we roll from spring into the beginning of the summer season!

Alexandra Faidiga

Assistant Curator

Alex collaborates with the Curator of Living Collections, Plant Records Curator, and horticulture staff to ensure the Living Collections are not only captivating but also meaningful for research, ecology and conservation. Alex also helps coordinate collecting trips to acquire new plants for the Living Collections and documents them using GIS and our plant records database. She is motivated by the role public gardens can play in preserving biodiversity and loves helping people discover their new favorite plant.

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