South African Springtime! NOW is the time to plan for it...

Superbloom, Namaqualand (September, 2024)

 Okay, Okay--it's actually early AUTUMN right now in South Africa, but South African plants that would be blooming in their Springtime are blooming right now in Denver!

Ruschia pulvinaris

For instance, this stunning ice plant is in full bloom right now on the Watersmart Garden at Denver Botanic Gardens. To see bloom like this you have to go to South Africa in late August and September, which is precisely when Denver Botanic Gardens' has a trip planned this coming season: check out the details on the webpage here: Cape Floral Region Safari.

Argyroderma fissum

Here are a few more examples of the thousands of floral gems that will be found on this trip--if you sign up! 

Crassula columnaris

Gazania leiopoda

Don't be like this desert Tortoise! Click on DBG's Travel page and check out this and the other fantastic chances to see Nature at her most lavish and beautiful!