Stroll Gallery

A collection of woody plants and perennials from around the world creates a rich tapestry in this garden, perfect for exploration and discovery.

Stroll Gallery

The Stroll Gallery is a dynamic collection of woody plants and perennials from around the world, forming a rich tapestry that invites exploration and discovery. This garden area emphasizes the beauty and diversity of global flora, encouraging visitors to wander its pathways and appreciate the artistry of plant combinations.

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 alba

European Silver Fir ‘Columnaris’

Abies grandis

Abies grandis ‘Howell Prairie’

Abies koreana

Korean Fir

Abies koreana

Abies koreana ‘Kobalt’

Abies koreana

Korean Fir ‘Tundra’

Abies lasiocarpa var. arizonica

Blue Corkbark Fir ‘Glauca’

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Global Tapestry

Exploring the artistry of plant combinations

The Stroll Gallery at Vista Gardens offers visitors a captivating journey through the world of plants, featuring a dynamic collection of woody plants and perennials that span the globe. This garden area is a celebration of diversity, where carefully curated plant combinations create a rich tapestry of color, texture, and form. It invites visitors to explore and discover the beauty of global flora, offering a unique opportunity to experience the vast range of plant life in one harmonious setting.

As you wander through the Stroll Gallery, a variety of captivating plants bring the garden to life. Delicate columbine and vibrant thrift add pops of color to the pathways, while the fragrant blooms of azara and the striking foliage of barberry provide structure and visual interest throughout the seasons. The classic elegance of camellia, with its glossy leaves and showy flowers, is beautifully complemented by the tall spires of foxglove and the charming simplicity of strawberry plants, each contributing to the garden’s layered and intricate design.

Heaths and Heathers, with their low-growing, evergreen presence, weave through the garden, creating a textured backdrop that highlights the diversity of the plantings. These hardy, versatile plants offer year-round interest and enhance the overall visual impact of the Stroll Gallery. Together, these elements create a garden that encourages visitors to slow down, appreciate the details, and marvel at the rich tapestry of life that flourishes in every corner of Vista Gardens.

Explore the next area: Foundation Library

Heaths, lavender and dwarf conifers front this horticulture library, leading up to the greenhouse area.

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