Madrona Lane East

This garden area lines the entryway with a sunny bank of manzanita and conifers, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for visitors

Enter the Gardens

As you enter Vista Gardens, you'll be greeted by Madrona Lane East, a vibrant and sunny bank filled with manzanita and various conifers. This garden area creates a welcoming entryway, showcasing the beauty and resilience of drought-tolerant plants that thrive in sunny conditions. The rich textures and colors of the manzanita's bark and foliage blend harmoniously with the evergreens, offering an inviting introduction to the gardens.

Key plants from this area are listed below by their botanical and common names to help inspire your sustainable garden designs.

Botanical Name

Common Name

Abies firma

Korean Fir

Abies koreana

Korean Fir ‘Horstmann’s Silberlocke’

Abies sachalinensis

Sakhalin Fir

Acer pectinatum ssp. forrestii DJH 297

Chinese Snake Bark Maple

Aquilegia vulgaris

European Columbine ‘Leprechaun Gold’

Arbutus x

Strawberry Tree ‘Marina’

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Drought-tolerant Beauty

Selecting hardy plants for sunny locations

At Vista Gardens, we admire the beauty and resilience of plants that thrive under the sun’s warm embrace. As you pass through Madrona Lane East, you’ll experience firsthand the elegant display of drought-tolerant plants that have been thoughtfully selected for their ability to flourish in sunny conditions.

Selecting the right plants for sun-drenched areas is essential to creating a vibrant and sustainable landscape. Plants like manzanita and various conifers, which you’ll find in this garden area, are prime examples of species that not only withstand the heat but also add rich textures and colors to the environment. The manzanita’s distinctive bark and evergreen foliage provide a striking contrast to the surrounding conifers, creating a harmonious and inviting entryway to the gardens.

When choosing plants for sunny locations, it’s important to consider their adaptability to the conditions of your space. Hardy plants that are native or well-suited to the local climate, such as those featured along Madrona Lane East, will not only thrive with minimal water but also contribute to a low-maintenance and ecologically responsible garden. These resilient selections ensure that even the sunniest spots in your garden can be lush, dynamic, and full of life.

By carefully selecting drought-tolerant plants for your sunny spaces, you can create a garden that is both beautiful and sustainable, reflecting the natural beauty of Vista Gardens while supporting the health of our environment.

Explore the next area: John Lentz Garden

Features rhododendrons and diverse groundcovers, shaded by Dawn redwoods, maples and Japanese cedars.

Vista Gardens
Info@VistaGardens.org
124 NE 31st Street
Bremerton WA 98310

Albers Marcovina Vista Gardens Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Federal Tax ID is 37-1546572