An Abundance of Flora: The Plant Nursery at Hope Royal Botanical Gardens
Blooming vincas (left) and petunias in the plant nursery.
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June 16, 2024

An Abundance of Flora: The Plant Nursery at Hope Royal Botanical Gardens

Take a guided tour led by Natalia Thompson, plant nursery assistant, on your next visit to the Hope Botanical Gardens and explore the diverse range of flora like dianthus, ixora and plumbago, petunias and hibiscus.

With over 25 species that are native to Jamaica alongside the panama tree (
Stericulia apatala), bastard cedar and the paradise nut (Lecythis zabucajo) highlighted during the tour conducted by Cultural Heritage Officer Christopher Creary, you might need to schedule a return visit!

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