With spring in full swing, visitors to the Geelong Botanic Gardens can now enjoy the newly-completed water feature within the tranquil surrounds of the Gardens’ conservatory.
The feature helps circulate water through the area’s pond, which is the permanent home of a variety of tropical fish.
The feature, composed of lightweight rock, adds an audible dimension to the rainforest-like conservatory, which also boasts plants such as the Lipstick Palm (Cyrtostachys renda), Australian Fan Palm (Licuala ramsayi), and various air plants (Tillandsia sp.) all year-round.
Geelong Botanic Gardens horticulturist Sheree Parker said springtime was a wonderful time to experience the sights, sounds and scents of the Gardens.
“Spring is a beautiful time of year in the Gardens, as plants begin to show signs of awakening from dormancy, with bulbs flowering in the tree circles, tulips, and daffodils,” Ms Parker said.
“The acacias (wattle) are flowering throughout the Native North Border, and as an abundance of colour begins to spread throughout the Gardens.
“Visitors will see camellias and rhododendrons flowering in the Asian Walk, and magnolias and michelias exuding beautiful scents as you walk around the gardens.”
Councillor Anthony Aitken, Chair Parks and Gardens portfolio, said visitors, whether regular or first-time, would enjoy the new addition to the conservatory.
“With the start of spring, now is the perfect time to take a stroll through Geelong Botanic Gardens, which is a fantastic way to spend free time, taking in the beautiful colours and scents,” Cr Aitken said.
“If you haven’t been for a while or it’s your first time, the gardens provide visitors with a beautiful place to walk, picnic, meet friends and socialise, and the new water feature is a beautiful addition to the conservatory.
“Not only is it pleasing to the eye, it also adds to the atmosphere of the conservatory, making it a more serene place to spend some quiet and peaceful time.”
