Ornamental Garden

Welcome to one of the most enchanting areas of our Outdoor Expositions, the Ornamental Garden, which has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1992. This section has evolved into the heart and hub of our botanical garden’s activities.

The Ornamental Garden is divided into several distinct sections, centered around a lush lawn. Dominating this green expanse are two majestic giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), which rank among the tallest trees both globally and in our garden. These giants are complemented by a variety of other fascinating trees and shrubs.

Adjacent to the sequoias is the Annuals section, a vibrant showcase of annuals, biennials, perennials, and ornamental grasses. This extensive flower bed bursts into a continuous bloom from spring through autumn, serving as a focal point of color and beauty within the Ornamental Garden.

Near the entrance to the Japanese Garden, behind the Annuals section, you will find a collection of Useful Plants from temperate zones. The largest area here is dedicated to Medicinal Plants, supplemented by collections of Spice Plants, Poisonous Plants, and Dye Plants. Altogether, more than 350 taxa of useful plants are featured in this section.

The Rocky Plants Greenhouse, which houses an array of rock plants, underwent a complete renovation in 2012 and was fully replanted, reopening to the public in the spring of 2013. Adjacent to the greenhouse is an exposition of psammophytes, or sand-loving species, including the Czech endemic Dianthus arenarius subsp. bohemicus (Bohemian sand pink).

Further highlights of the Ornamental Garden include exquisite collections of lilies and daylilies, the Pinetum, and the Bamboos exposition, which features an impressive array of winter-hardy bamboo species.