Santica’s Perfect Solitude

A tranquil garden with expansive views, featuring a gazebo and seating, ideal for gatherings and scenic enjoyment.

Santica’s Perfect Solitude

With expansive views, a gazebo, and seating, Santica's Perfect Solitude offers a tranquil garden ideal for gatherings and scenic enjoyment. This space invites visitors to pause and take in the breathtaking landscape, providing a perfect setting for reflection and relaxation amid the beauty of nature.

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 balsamea

Balsam Fir ‘Old Ridge’

Abies cilicica

Cilician Fir

Abies grandis

Grand Fir

Abies pindrow

West Himalayan Fir

Abutilon megapotamicum

Hardy Abutilon ‘Kentish Belle’

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Acer crataegifolium

Variegated Hawthorn Maple ‘Veitchii’

Acer micranthum

Small-Flower Maple

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Holy Ghost'

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Olsen's Frosted Strawberry'

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Orange Dream'

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Phantom Flame'

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Ryugu' (Dragon Palace)

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Sagara nishiki'

Acer palmatum

Japanese Maple 'Spring Delight'

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Seiryu'

Blue-Green Dragon Lace-leaf Japanese Maple

Acer pictum ssp. mono 'Usugumo' (Wisps of Clouds)

Fleecy Cloud Painted (Batwing) Maple

Acer rubescens

Snake-bark Maple 'Summer Snow'

Anemone multifida

Pacific anemone

Arctostaphylos canescens

Hairy Manzanita

Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri

Hairy Manzanita

Arctostaphylos nevadensis x canescens

Hybrid Manzanita

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi x nummularia

Kinnickinnick 'Emerald Carpet'

Cassinia leptophylla ssp. vauvilliersii

Mountain Cottonwood

Ceanothus thyrsiflorus var. thyrsiflorus

Creeping Blueblossom

Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Prostrata'

Prostrate Japanese Plum Yew

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Hinoki False-Cypress 'Baldwin's Variegated'

Convolvulus cneorum

Silver Bush Morning Glory

Cornus stolonifera (sericea)

Red Osier Dogwood

Cornus x 'Celestial Shadow'

Dogwood 'Celestial Shadow'

Cotoneaster horizontalis var. perpusillus

Prostrate Rock Cotoneaster

Daboecia cantabrica 'Angelina'

Hookstone Irish Heath

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulfur Flower

Eryngium amethystinum

Sea Holly 'Sapphire Blue'

Erysimum linifolium

Bushy Wallflower 'Bowles Mauve'

Erysimum linifolium 'Variegatum'

Sissinghurst Variegated Wallflower

Fragaria x ananassa

Strawberry 'Lipstick'

Gaillardia x grandiflora 'Goblin'

Blanket Flower

Geranium macrorrhizum

Variegated Bigroot Geranium; Variegated Cranes

Geranium x cantabrigiense

Hardy Geranium (Cranesbili) 'Biokovo'

Geranium x cantabrigiense

Hardy Geranium (Cranesbili) 'St. Ola'

Ginkgo biloba

Gingko 'Mariken'

Grevillea victoriae

Grevillea 'Victoria'

Grevillea victoriae

Grevillea 'Marshall's Seedling'

Grevillea victoriae x 'Noellii'

Noel California Grevillea

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

Monterey Cypress 'Fine Gold'

Ilex crenata 'Fructo-Luteo'

Variegated Japanese Holly

Ilex crenata

Japanese Holly 'Northern Beauty'

Juniperus squamata

Flaky Juniper 'Blue Star'

Juniperus squamata

Flaky Juniper 'Stardust'

Leptospermum humifusum

Tea Tree

Leucothoe axillaris

Coast Leucothoe

Lilium

Asiatic Hybrid Lily 'My Fairy Lady'

Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

Mahonia aquifolium

Tall Oregon Grape

Mahonia nervosa

Cascade Oregon Grape

Malus

Crabapple 'Royal Raindrops'

Nandina domestica

Heavenly Bamboo 'Burgundy Wine'

Nepeta x faassenii

Catmint 'Walker's Low'

Paeonia ludlowii

Ludlow's Tree Peony

Penstemon heterophyllus

Bunchleaf Penstemon 'Margarita BOP'

Picea abies

Norway Spruce ‘Amber Flickers’

Pinus nigra

Austrian Pine 'Black Prince'

Pinus parviflora

Gold Variegated Japanese White Pine 'Ogon janome'

Pinus parviflora

Japanese White Pine ‘Tanima-no-yuki’ (Snow in the Valley)

Pinus sylvestris

Golden Scots Pine 'Aurea'

Podocarpus alpinus

Alpine Plum Yew 'Blue Gem'

Podocarpus alpinus

Alpine Plum Yew 'Red Tip'

Podocarpus nivalis

Snow Totara

Polystichum munitum

Sword Fern

Prunus emarginata

Bitter Cherry

Rhododendron floribundum

Chinese Rhododendron

Rosa glauca

Red-leaf Rose

Rosa

Floribunda Rose 'Ebb Tide'

Rosa

Hybrid Tea Rose 'Elle'

Rosa

Hybrid Tea Rose 'Falling In Love'

Rosa

Hybrid Tea Rose 'Gemini'

Rosa

Climbing Rose 'Ginger Syllabub'

Rosa

English Rose 'Heritage'

Rosa

English Legend 'Lawrence of Arabia'

Rosa

English Rose 'Pat Austin'

Rosa

English Rose 'Queen of Sweden'

Rosa

English Legend 'Rosemary Harkness'

Rosa

Floribunda Rose 'Sexy Rexy'

Rosa

Hybrid Tea Rose 'Sheer Bliss'

Rosa

Floribunda Rose 'Sunsprite'

Rosa

English Rose 'The Alexander Rose'

Rosa

English Rose 'The Generous Gardener'

Rosa

Shrub Rose 'Westerland'

Sambucus racemosa

Red Elderberry

Sarcococca hookeriana var. humilis

Himalayan Sweetbox

Sarcococca ruscifolia

Fragrant Sweetbox

Sedum telephium

Stonecrop 'Red Cauli'

Sisyrinchium californicum

Golden-eyed grass

Stephanandra incisa

Cutleaf Stephanandra; Lace Shrub 'Crispa'

Symphoricarpos albus

Common Snowberry

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Woolly Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

Creeping Thyme 'Elfin'

Tsuga canadensis

Canadian (Eastern) Hemlock 'Betty Rose'

Tsuga canadensis

Canadian (Eastern) Hemlock 'Essex'

Tsuga canadensis

Canadian Hemlock 'Moon Frost'

Watsonia pillansii

Bugle Lily; Beatricia Watsonia

Retreat for the Soul

The tranquility of perfect solitude

Santica’s Perfect Solitude at Vista Gardens is a haven of peace and reflection, offering visitors an idyllic setting to pause and immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. This serene garden space is thoughtfully designed with expansive views, a charming gazebo, and comfortable seating areas, all arranged to enhance the experience of tranquility and contemplation.

The gazebo, a focal point of the garden, provides a sheltered spot from which to admire the breathtaking landscape that unfolds around you. Whether you’re alone or in the company of others, this space encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the simple yet profound beauty of nature. The surrounding seating areas are strategically placed to offer the best views, making this garden an ideal location for quiet reflection, intimate conversations, or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere.

Santica’s Perfect Solitude is more than just a garden; it is a retreat where the mind can rest and the spirit can rejuvenate. The combination of stunning views, thoughtfully designed spaces, and the ever-present beauty of the natural world makes this area a perfect choice for gatherings, personal reflection, or moments of solitude. It invites visitors to step away from the bustle of daily life and find peace in the harmonious embrace of nature.

Explore the next area: Hilltop Vista

A shaded bench sits in this shelter belt of northwest natives showcasing the stunning views of the borrowed scenery.

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