Want to wander around a breathtaking natural space this fall?
California’s Central Coast has one of the “most beautiful” gardens in the country, according to HGTV.
The cable network searched for the best spot in each state that “make our hearts flutter when we think about their colorful flower beds, inventive landscaping and inspiring art,” HGTV contributor Alexis Benveniste wrote in an Aug. 25 article.
To create its 50 States of Beautiful Blooms list, HGTV showcased a single garden per state. The resulting list ranges from botanical gardens to arboretums and century-old estates.
“These spots across the country are absolutely worth visiting,” Benveniste wrote.
Here’s which Central Coast destination landed on the list:
Camellia flowers in full bloom.
What makes Central Coast garden the best in California?
HGTV named Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito the most stunning garden in California based on its eccletic exhibits and rare botanical collections.
Polish opera singer Ganna Walska purchased the property in Santa Barbara County in 1941 and spent four decades crafting a botanical garden, according to Lotusland’s website.
Lotusland now boasts more that 3,000 plant species, including exotic types of cycads, cacti, palms, euphorbias and lotus flowers.
Walska’s “passion for the extraordinary” is on full display at Lotusland, according to HGTV.
“These 37 acres showcase theatrical garden rooms that blur the line between fantasy and reality,” HGTV said.
A pink and yellow water lily sits on green lily pads in Montecito, California, on July 15, 2019.
When I visit Lotusland? How much does admission cost?
Ganna Walska Lotusland is open to the public from Feb. 15 through Nov. 15. Visitors are required to make reservations in advance.
Admission costs $60 for adults and $25 for children ages 3 to 17. Kids 2 and under get in for free.
HGTV named the Portland Japanese Garden the most beautiful garden in Oregon.
What are the best gardens in the West?
Here are the most beautiful gardens in the western United States, according to HGTV:
Arizona: Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
California: Ganna Walska Lotusland in Montecito
Colorado: Denver Botanic Gardens in Denver
Idaho: Idaho Botanical Garden in Boise
Montana: Tizer Botanic Gardens & Arboretum in Jefferson City
Nevada: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden in Las Vegas
Oregon: Portland Japanese Garden in Portland
Washington: Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island
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