Each year, the Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society partners with Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens to showcase some of the finest rhododendron specimens on the West Coast. The 46th annual John Druecker Memorial Rhododendron Show will be held at the Gardens on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. This juried show is one of the largest of its kind, typically featuring more than 800 entries that fill the exhibition tent with a cascade of color and fragrance.
Everyone is welcome to enter their rhododendrons and azaleas. Rhododendrons have a stunning growth habit, forming clusters of flowers at the end of each branch—these bouquet-like clusters are called trusses. We want you to enter your best trusses! Bring them to the big tent at the south end of the Gardens’ main parking lot on Thursday, May 1 (3-7 p.m.) and Friday, May 2 ( 9 a.m.-noon).
Ribbons and trophies will be awarded across a wide range of categories, including special awards for photography and floral arrangements featuring rhododendrons or azaleas. All ages are encouraged to participate—there’s even a Noyo Chapter Youth Trophy for entrants aged 18 and under, helping to foster a new generation of rhodie lovers. Whether you’re showcasing flowers, photographs, or both, we’d love to see your entries! Visit www.noyochapterars.org for full entry details.
The Rhododendron Show is free and open to the public from 9 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. A selection of rhododendrons and other plants will be available for purchase, and local growers and Noyo Chapter members will be on hand to offer gardening tips and answer questions.
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will also be open during the show (regular admission rates apply). Home to one of the nation’s largest rhododendron collections—including many hybridized right here on the Mendocino Coast—the Gardens come alive in spring with vibrant color. The Rhododendron Collection includes over 124 species and 315 taxa, with more than 1,000 rhododendrons blooming throughout the Gardens from early spring through June.
Join us as we celebrate spring and the annual Rhododendron Show at the Gardens! For more information, visit www.gardenbythesea.org.
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