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Victoria Gardens
1 Cottekill Road
Rosendale, NY
Welcome to our rock-top nursery in Rosendale, NY. Victoria Gardens nursery and garden gift shop sits on top of a hill on the corner of Cottekill Road and Rt. 213. Driving by, it’s impossible to know that there is a full plant nursery and gift shop open from March through the end of December, but there is!
Read MoreSeveral varieties thrive year after year!
These resilient succulents offer a unique combination of drought tolerance, striking textures, and vivid color—especially welcome during dry spells or in lean, rocky soil. Here are a few standout succulents that are both cold-hardy and garden-worthy:
Read MorePlant Spotlight: Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis)
Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a bold, leafy perennial. This plant grows 3–5 feet tall and spreads by rhizomes, forming clumps over time. In early to midsummer, it sends up tall spikes of hooded white or pink flowers with purple bracts that attract pollinators.
Read MoreIn July, the garden enters its high-summer glory, and upright bloomers take center stage. These upright blooms not only provide structure but also attract pollinators, support beneficial insects, and offer a bold display of color and form.
Here are a handful of stunners in the nursery:
This Hudson Valley backyard transformation began with the removal of an uneven brick patio that butted up against a wooden deck. Instead of rebuilding with hardscape, the homeowners embraced a softer, more plant focused approach.
Read MoreBleeding hearts (Dicentra spectabilis) are graceful perennials known for their arching stems lined with heart-shaped pink and white flowers. Blooming in spring, they thrive in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, making them ideal for woodland or shade gardens.
After flowering, the foliage often fades in summer heat, so they're best paired with later-blooming companions that fill in when bleeding hearts fade.
Read MoreThere are several phases of the spongy moth and so we are going to cover each season in their cycle.
Read MoreRhododendrons: How Fall Drought Set the Stage for Trouble
Many gardeners in the Northeast were dismayed to find their beloved rhododendrons looking scorched, brittle, or even dead in places this spring. While harsh winters can always take a toll on plants, this year's widespread winter burn appears to have a more specific cause: fall drought.
Read MoreIf you’re designing or refreshing a shade garden, do yourself a favor: plant some Epimediums.
They’re the tough, elegant, whimsical understory plants you didn’t know you were missing. They’re deer resistant, drought tolerant once established, long-lived, and virtually pest-free. They’ll forgive neglect, tolerate poor soil, and still look charming doing it.
Read MoreCelebrate Spring with Flowering Trees: Jane Magnolia, Pink Snow Showers Cherry, and Dogwoods!
Read MoreMid-April Lilacs in the nursery are budded and about to open into full fragrant blooms!
They thrive in full sun, needing at least six hours of direct light each day to produce their best blooms. They prefer well-drained soil and tend to do especially well in slightly alkaline conditions. When first planted, regular watering is important to help them establish strong roots, but once mature, most lilacs are quite drought-tolerant.
While perennials bring the seasonal sizzle—blooms, foliage flair, and color fireworks—it’s the shrubs that give a garden its structure, rhythm, and grace. And in the shady corners of the garden, where sunlight is filtered or fleeting, choosing the right shrubs is essential.
At Victoria Gardens in Rosendale, we’re passionate about transforming difficult spaces into garden highlights. And if you’re working with part-shade, full-shade, or dry woodland conditions, our curated selection of shade-tolerant shrubs offers a wealth of solutions for form, texture, and year-round appeal.
Here’s a closer look at some of our favorite shade-loving shrubs—each one a design powerhouse in its own right.
Read MoreBlooming forsythia are the burst of yellow that signals spring has sprung, and while it does pack a punch in the early season, maybe you are looking for an early blooming alternative?
Here are three shrubs that not only bloom beautifully, but also feed pollinators, delight birds, and keep your garden looking fabulous long after spring.
Winter garden design consultations are in February and March. The winter is great time to look "the bones" of your outdoor space. In the colder months, when deciduous plants have shed their leaves and perennials have died back, the underlying framework of the garden—such as evergreen plants, hardscaping, garden shapes, arbors, and trellises—becomes more prominent. Observing drainage patterns during winter also reveals potential issues with water retention or erosion that might go unnoticed in drier seasons. These winter consultations provide valuable insights into the garden’s structure, resilience, and year-round appeal.
If those elements aren't right, no selection or amount of plants will ever look or feel like you want them to.
Check our consultation page for the price.
Email victoriagardens.ny@gmail.com or call to make an appointment: (845) 658-9007
Need some help with your houseplants?
Houseplant consultations now available!
House plant health is very dependant on the indoor environment in your home.
Cool? Dry? Indirect light? South-facing? Full sun?
Understanding the different conditions inside your house and determining which plants go where is critical for houseplants health. Now you can show me around your space and I’ll help you choose the houseplants that will look great in your space and thrive in your home.
I normally do consultations for outdoor spaces, landscaping, and garden design, but now I can also help you "green" your indoor space.
Details:
I can help you determine the right plants for the different conditions in your home
I can walk you through proper plant care for your existing plants
I can help you determine if a plant can be propagated or if a plant needs to be repotted
if you are looking for new houseplants for your space, I can recommend different house plant options and walk you through the type of care they need.
At Victoria Gardens we have a wide selection of houseplants--in all shapes and sizes.
If you need existing plants repotted or if you want your new house plants planted in pottery, we can do that for you at the store for a planting fee.
Call the shop (845) 658-9007 or email victoriagardens.ny@gmail.com to schedule a consultation.
Check our consultation page for the price.
If you can dig a hole, you can still put plants in the ground
It’s a great time to plant trees even if there are no leaves on it. The roots are what will develop and grow from now until spring.
Read MoreAfter the first killing frost, here are the chores to tackle in the garden.
Read MoreWatch Victoria demonstrate dividing this peony because over time, the garden has grown more shaded and the peony will be much happier in full sun. There are also a couple of invasive weed trees sprouted up in the middle of the peony and dividing and transplanting will be a good opportunity to extract those!
Read MoreMonarch butterflies are currently facing population declines due to habitat loss, climate change, pesticide use, and other factors. Planting milkweed helps to restore and maintain their breeding habitats, contributing to the conservation efforts for monarch butterflies.
Planting milkweed is crucial for butterflies, particularly monarch butterflies, for several important reasons:
Read MoreBracken's Brown Beauty Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Bracken's Brown Beauty') is a cultivar of the Southern magnolia tree, renowned for its compact size, attractive foliage, and abundant creamy-white flowers.
Read MoreVictoria Gardens is located in Rosendale, NY on the corner of Rt 213 and Cottekill Road. We are a fully stocked plant nursery, garden center, and garden gift shop.
Throughout the season we have classes and special events, including private garden tours from March through November. October through December we carry holiday gifts, decor, handcrafted wreaths, and we feature a DIY Holiday Wreath Studio.
At Victoria Gardens during the gardening season, you will find a selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials that are chosen specifically for our area and for our customers most frequently voiced problems: deer, dry soil, wet spots, and shady areas.
Our knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect combinations, so you only have to plant once!
Open 7 days a week!
Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
(845) 658-9007
You can purchase Gift Certificates anytime here.
The shop is awash in greenery and stocked full of all the latest plants of interest; trendy foliage, succulents & cacti, petite fairy garden plants, lush ferns, pet- friendly plants, the best air purifiers — truly something for everyone. We promise that you’ll leave with a new plant friend to nurture for years to come.
The Victoria Gardens' landscaping crew are experienced and knowledgeable gardeners. Besides designing and installing new gardens, we also offer maintenance, spring cleanups, pruning, transplanting, weeding, and mulching.
Call to get an estimate: (845) 658-9007
If you are trying to find a special variety, call us and ask. We have a wide range of growers in our network and we can place special orders to meet your needs.
Victoria Coyne
+1 (845) 658-9007
victoriagardens.ny@gmail.com
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