What’s in Bloom? March at RBG

What Blooms in March?

Note: this is a general guide of what typically blooms this month at RBG. Bloom periods may vary by up to 2 weeks. For the best view of what’s blooming right now at RBG, see the current photos on RBG’s Instagram, or find the “Bloom Watch” section on the What’s in Bloom page.

Spring is right around the corner!

At the Rock Garden and RBG Centre, Winter Aconite, Snowdrops, and Crocus will begin to appear as we transition to a new season. Early blooms provide bees with a fresh source of nectar in late winter and early spring when they start to come out of their hives on warm days.

Witch-hazel cultivars continues to bloom at the Arboretum. The first spring wildflowers Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) begins to bloom in March with this large plant found in spring feed lowlands of RBG’s Nature Sanctuaries. The best trails to spot it include the Grindstone Marsh in Hendrie Valley, the Anishinaabe Waadiziwin Trail on the north side of Cootes Paradise, and Westdale Ravine Trail on the south side.

Pictured, left to right: Winter Aconite, Witch Hazel, Skunk Cabbage, Snowdrops, Crocus

Until March 30, tumble down the rabbit hole into “Alice in Bloomland” a wondrous botanical experience at RBG Centre. Brighten the cold winter months with fresh fragrance and vibrant colours as 25,000 real orchid blooms unfold over the course of this awe-inspiring exhibit. Marvel at curious plant displays featuring Bromeliads, Anthuriums, Air plants, Cyclamen, spring bulbs, and more.

Scents of the blooming citrus collection will lure you deeper into the Mediterranean Garden, where you’ll also find blooms from the permanent collection such as Giant Bird of Paradise, Bush Lily, Bottlebrush, and many more.

Laking Garden is closed for the season.

Pictured, left to right: Calamondin Orange Tree, Grapefruit, Bottlebrush, Orchids, Hyacinth.

March Favourites

Plants of Interest in March at RBG

• Witch-hazel (Arboretum, Rock Garden)
• Skunk Cabbage (Nature Sanctuaries)
• Crocus (RBG Centre, Rock Garden)
• Snowdrops (RBG Centre, Rock Garden)
• Winter aconite (Rock Garden)
• Orchid display (RBG Centre)
• Spring Breezeway display: Ranunculus, hellebore, primula, hellebore, crocus, hyacinth, and daffodil
• Citrus Collection (Mediterranean Garden)
• Giant bird of paradise (Mediterranean Garden)
• African bush lily (Mediterranean Garden)
• African iris (Mediterranean Garden)
• Japanese pittosporum (Mediterranean Garden)
• Eucalyptus (Mediterranean Garden)
• False Shamrock (Mediterranean Garden)
• Aloe (Cacti and Succulent Collection)