| Membership | Price (+HST) |
|---|---|
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $300/year |
| Supporting | $600/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
What’s in Bloom? June at RBG
May 25, 2026
What Blooms in June?
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.
A rainbow of blooms spreads across the gardens!
At the Arboretum, early-June brings Kousa Dogwood, Beautybush, Cinquefoil and Weigela. Along RBG’s trails, the wildflowers of June are highlighted by the Blue Flag Iris (Iris versicolor) and White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) found throughout the wetlands.
At Rock Garden, discover showy perennials like False Indigo, Columbine and Cranesbill. The first of the roses start to appear in Hendrie Park, alongside companion plants like Butterflyweed and Ornamental Onions.
Pictured, left to right: White Waterlily, Blue Flag Iris, Ornamental Onion, False Indigo
Later in the month, Rock Garden comes into its own with displays of flourishing perennials, including Ornamental Onions, Sages, and Coralbells. The Weigelas, Stewartia, and Japanese Snowbells bloom in the canopy understory and lush conifers are showing off a wide variety of developing cones.
The Rose Garden bursts into bloom with the first full flush of the year, showcasing disease-resistant, cold-hardy and drought-tolerant Roses, including several Canadian introductions which can be found at local growers.
Pictured, left to right: Stewartia, Dogwood, Coralbells, Rose
June closes with more beautiful perennials across the gardens, including Lavender, Smooth and Oakleaf Hydrangea, Yarrow, Astilbe, Hibiscus, and the first of the Coneflowers. With different textures of ornamental grasses, trees, shrubs and the sounds of the water features, the gardens are a treat to all your senses.
Pictured, left to right: Coneflower, Lavender, Hydrangea, Yarrow
June Favourites
Roses
Mid to End of June
The rose collection features multiple flushes mid-June through fall, alongside companion plants that bloom throughout the season.
The Rose Garden is located in Hendrie Park.
Plants that typically flower in June at RBG
- Astilbe
- Beautybush
- Butterflyweed
- Canada Anemone
- Cinquefoil
- Coneflower
- Coralbells
- Cranesbill
- Dogwood
- False Indigo
- Fleeceflower
- Horse Chestnut
- Hosta
- Hydrangea
- Japanese Snowbell
- Lavender
- Lindheimer’s Beeblossom
- Milkweed
- Ornamental Onion (Allium)
- Rose
- Salvia
- Sunflower family
- Tulip Tree
- Waterlily
- Weigelia
- Yarrow
Bloom times vary. Check our social media feeds for what’s in bloom currently!
Blooms by Season
Plants of interest are ever-changing in RBG’s five cultivated garden areas and nature sanctuaries. Learn what’s blooming now or see the blooms calendar for a rough estimation of what to expect each season.
