Gardens of Golden Gate Park

Gardens of Golden Gate Park Operating the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden

Gardens of Golden Gate Park is a public/private partnership between the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department and the San Francisco Botanical Garden Society (a nonprofit 501c3 organization doing business as the “Gardens of Golden Gate Park”) to jointly operate the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden.

June 17, 2026 Update 💚Scarlet is getting taller every day! We're patiently waiting for the bloom to happen. If you look ...
06/17/2026

June 17, 2026 Update 💚
Scarlet is getting taller every day! We're patiently waiting for the bloom to happen.
If you look closely, you'll notice the cabbage like ruffles called the spathe are still green. As co**se flowers get closer to blooming, these ruffles begin to blush revealing hints of scarlet red. 🤭

Stay tuned and visit Scarlet at the Conservatory at gggp.org

Our superstar co**se flower, Scarlet, is continuing to grow steadily. 💚 The tall central spike, known as the spadix, is ...
06/15/2026

Our superstar co**se flower, Scarlet, is continuing to grow steadily. 💚 The tall central spike, known as the spadix, is emerging further through the ruffly outer layer, called the spathe. Eventually, the spathe will unfurl to reveal a deep burgundy color and release its famously stinky scent. 👃

⁉️ When will Scarlet bloom? Nature is unpredictable! As soon as Scarlet begins to open, we'll notify everyone via social media and email. Visit the Conservatory now to witness all of the co**se flower's remarkable life cycle!

🚨 Bloom Alert! Scarlet the Co**se Flower Returns 🚨It’s official! Scarlet, the Co**se Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) has...
06/13/2026

🚨 Bloom Alert! Scarlet the Co**se Flower Returns 🚨
It’s official! Scarlet, the Co**se Flower (Amorphophallus titanum) has a bloom growing rapidly in the Conservatory of Flowers. 🥳

Let the countdown begin—we expect Scarlet to bloom within the next 7 to 14 days, the bloom will be incredibly brief, typically lasting two days. Scarlet last bloomed in July 2023, nearly 3 years ago!

What's the best way to follow Scarlet's growth?
💚 Find fresh Co**se Flower updates on our socials and on gggp.org
💚 Visit the Conservatory of Flowers to observe Scarlet's fascinating transformation leading up to this notoriously pungent event!

Today is International Day of Play, a global celebration of joy, creativity, and connection of play for all ages. 🌼At th...
06/11/2026

Today is International Day of Play, a global celebration of joy, creativity, and connection of play for all ages. 🌼

At the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, we believe in the power of outdoor play for all and offer hands-on learning rooted in gardening, ecology, and art. 🌿🎨

Please consider making a gift today to help ensure free outdoor experiences like Bean Sprouts Family Days, Birding in the Garden, and Flower Piano, can continue to inspire curiosity and wonder year-round. 🎹

🔗 gggp.org/donate/give

This Thursday, June 11, the San Francisco Botanical Garden will close early at 3pm for the American Public Gardens Assoc...
06/09/2026

This Thursday, June 11, the San Francisco Botanical Garden will close early at 3pm for the American Public Gardens Association's Annual Conference. Please enjoy the Japanese Tea Garden and Conservatory of Flowers.

Tulip orchids are coming into season at the Conservatory! 💛Tulip orchids (Anguloa spp.) are pollinated by shiny green or...
06/09/2026

Tulip orchids are coming into season at the Conservatory! 💛

Tulip orchids (Anguloa spp.) are pollinated by shiny green orchid bees (Euglossine bees). Unlike most bees, which visit flower for nectar, male orchid bees visit these blooms to gather scented essential oils! 👃

The bees store the scents within glands in their legs, creating a unique perfume used to attract a mate.

Do tulip orchids smell human perfume-worthy? Come smell for yourself!
🔗Plan your visit at gggp.org

Monday, June 8, the Conservatory of Flowers will delay opening to 11am for the American Public Gardens Association's Ann...
06/06/2026

Monday, June 8, the Conservatory of Flowers will delay opening to 11am for the American Public Gardens Association's Annual Conference. Learn more at gggp.org

06/04/2026

Take a second to inhale and exhale as you wander the Japanese Tea Garden paths. Soak up all the beauty under the sun this weekend.

Your tropical escape awaits at the Conservatory of Flowers 🌸 We can't get enough of the stunning sights and smells latel...
06/04/2026

Your tropical escape awaits at the Conservatory of Flowers 🌸 We can't get enough of the stunning sights and smells lately! Come make some memories and immerse yourself in a world of rare and tropical plants from across the globe. 📸🌿

Get tickets at gggp.org

The Zellerbach Garden is abundant with colorful perennials lining the pathways and stairs. Relax in the shade beneath th...
06/02/2026

The Zellerbach Garden is abundant with colorful perennials lining the pathways and stairs. Relax in the shade beneath the arbor as happy pollinators buzz throughout the flowers, or soak up the sunshine and unwind on the adjacent lawn. 🌿

Get tickets to visit the Botanical Garden at gggp.org

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