Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, A Haven of Rare and Beautiful Flora

Arboretum Place, Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, United Kingdom

A very large park

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Introduction

The Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden, established in the early 18th century, is located two miles north of Prince Street in Edinburgh, covering an area of 425 acres and mainly collecting exotic plants. There are three affiliated gardens: Dawyck Arboretum, Logan Botanic Garden, and Benmore Botanic Garden. The garden serves as both an education and research base and a park for visitors' entertainment. Each plant is labeled with its name, place of origin, characteristics, and uses for educational and research purposes, as well as to increase visitors' knowledge of plants. The garden also features different types of gardens, such as heather gardens, rhododendron gardens, rock gardens, and arboretums, separated by hedges. The rhododendron garden contains over 400 varieties of rhododendrons. The blooming of rhododendrons in the spring and summer attracts visitors' attention, with birds singing joyfully and butterflies fluttering, making it an ideal place for walks and viewing. The rock garden contains mountain and rock plants from around the world, including plants from the Himalayas in China. Due to the diversity of plant species representing a wide range of regions, it is recognized as one of the world's best rock gardens. The Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden and its affiliated gardens are open to visitors throughout the year. Visitors can not only learn about plant knowledge and enjoy the beauty but also understand the Scottish people's positive contribution to plant collection and cultivation.