| We have begun a collaborative effort with four central Florida public gardens in an effort to show the public those cultivars we have determined to be the best performers in our climatic zone. These gardens have a collective visitation of 500,000 visitors a year. Visit these and all the wonderful public gardens in Florida, the land of flowers. Not only will you see these beautiful hybrids, the result of efforts from seed companies and plant breeders from around the world, but you will be introduced to Florida native plants and exotic plant species from around the world. It is a fascinating world you will want to visit. They are waiting to share it with you. |
| Print this pamphlet when you plan your visit. It explains this project, lists our supporters and their websites, and provides space for you to jot down the cultivars you like. You can contact your local garden center to request that the carry these best-of-class selections. |
| Visit all the wonderful public gardens in Florida. They can be found at this link: http://www.floridaplants.com/flgardens/regional.htm. |
| Participating Gardens Websites | Address | Telephone | |
| Florida Botanical Gardens |
Pinellas County Extension 12175 125th Street North Largo, FL 33774-3695 |
(727) 582-2200 | |
| Historic Bok Sanctuary |
1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, FL 33853-3412 |
(863) 676-1408 | |
| Hollis Gardens,
Lakeland
Public Library &
Polk
Museum of Art Displaying best-of-class cultivars in the garden. Displays of flowers that are labeled with their cultivar names may be seen at the Lakeland Public Library and Polk Museum of Art. |
Hollis
Gardens 702 E. Orange Street Lakeland, FL 33801 |
(863) 834-6035 | |
| Lakeland
Public Library 100 Lake Morton Dr Lakeland, FL 33801 |
(863) 834-4280 | ||
| Polk
Museum of Art 800 E Palmetto St Lakeland, FL 33801 |
(863) 688-7743 | ||
| Selby Botanical Gardens |
811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236-7995 |
(941) 366-5731 | |
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When time permits, the Gulf Coast Research & Education Center also displays best-of-class cultivars. Click on the gator to visit our display: |
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Map of Garden Locations (source: MapQuest) |
| A red stars marks the location of participating gardens, and a green star marks the location of the Gulf Coast Research & Education Center. |
| Printable PDF Format |
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If you do not have Adobe Reader software for
viewing PDF files, you can download it for free on their website www.adobe.com. |
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| These gardens extend from the highlands of Central Florida to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. |
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research center is moving to a new location.  Click
here for more information. |
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