| 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? March at RBG
February 27, 2026
What Blooms in March?
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.
Spring is right around the corner!
At the Rock Garden and RBG Centre, Winter Aconite, Snowdrops, and Crocus will begin to appear as we transition to a new season. Early blooms provide bees with a fresh source of nectar in late winter and early spring when they start to come out of their hives on warm days.
Witch-hazel cultivars continues to bloom at the Arboretum. The first spring wildflowers Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) begins to bloom in March with this large plant found in spring feed lowlands of RBG’s Nature Sanctuaries. The best trails to spot it include the Grindstone Marsh in Hendrie Valley, the Anishinaabe Waadiziwin Trail on the north side of Cootes Paradise, and Westdale Ravine Trail on the south side.
Pictured, left to right: Witch Hazel, Skunk Cabbage, Snowdrops, Crocus
Until April 6, follow the yellow brick road to “Bloomland in Oz” a wondrous botanical experience at RBG Centre. Brighten the cold winter months with fresh fragrance and vibrant colours as 25,000 real orchid blooms unfold over the course of this awe-inspiring exhibit. Marvel at whimsical plant displays featuring Bromeliads, Anthuriums, Air plants, Cyclamen, spring bulbs, and more.
Scents of the blooming citrus collection will lure you deeper into the Mediterranean Garden, where you’ll also find blooms from the permanent collection such as Giant Bird of Paradise, Bottlebrush, and many more.
Pictured, left to right: Grapefruit, Bottlebrush, Orchids, Hyacinth.
March Favourites
Bloomland in Oz
Until April 6
Where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of the original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and 25,000 real blooms.
Winter & Early Spring Hiking
Explore RBG’s Nature Sanctuaries with 27km of hiking trails through Hamilton and Burlington!
Plants of Interest in March at RBG
- Witch-hazel (Arboretum, Rock Garden)
- Skunk Cabbage (Nature Sanctuaries)
- Crocus (RBG Centre)
- Snowdrops (RBG Centre, Rock Garden)
- Winter aconite (Rock Garden)
- Citrus Collection (Mediterranean Garden)
- Giant bird of paradise (Mediterranean Garden)
- African iris (Mediterranean Garden)
- False Shamrock (Mediterranean Garden)
- Aloe (Cacti and Succulent Collection)
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.
