Here in the Hudson Valley, shade gardens are a common and cherished feature of the landscape. Mature maples, oaks, and sycamore trees create ideal conditions for a wide variety of plants that thrive in dappled light. For those fortunate enough to have landscapes protected from deer, hostas and hydrangeas remain reliable classics for good reason.
Read MoreTricyrtis (Toadlilies) thrive in partial to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Their blooms are intricate, orchid-like flowers. The unique spotted blossoms attract late-season pollinators and add unexpected color to woodland gardens and shady borders.
Read MoreIf you're looking to brighten a shady garden with long-lasting summer color, astilbes are an excellent choice. Their feathery plumes rise above attractive fern-like foliage in shades of white, pink, lavender, and rich reds, adding texture and elegance to woodland gardens, borders, and damp garden beds.
Read MoreAs you can see, flower shape and color vary widely within the Clematis family, but fragrance is another key difference. 'Sweet Summer Love' is prized for its masses of deep purple flowers and an exceptionally sweet fragrance that perfumes the garden throughout summer.
Read MoreThese roses’ continuous flowers, strong disease resistance, and delicate fragrance make them an excellent choice for borders, containers, and mass plantings.
Read MoreWhen bees venture out from their hives in the spring, it’s because they have used their stores of honey to survive the winter inside their hive. They are hungry! And unfortunately, if there is nothing for them to eat, some bees, or even a whole hive can die in early spring.
Read MoreWelcome 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 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:
If 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 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.
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Spring-blooming Clematis alpina
Spring, Summer, and Fall!
These varieties typically bloom in early to mid-spring on the previous year's growth. They often produce large, showy flowers. Examples include Clematis montana and Clematis alpina. Pruning for these Clematis types is best done after flowering in late spring or early summer to ensure prolific blooms the following year.
This group includes a wide range of cultivars that bloom from late spring to late summer. They bloom on new growth, so they can be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Examples include Clematis 'Nelly Moser' and Clematis 'Jackmanii'.
These varieties typically bloom from mid-summer to fall on new growth. They are pruned in late winter or early spring like the summer-blooming types. These include a Victoria Gardens’ favorite, Clematis 'Sweet Autumn’.
When pruning Clematis, it's important to identify which group your particular variety belongs to, as pruning at the wrong time can result in reduced or delayed flowering. Generally, it's best to prune lightly until you're familiar with your specific Clematis's growth habits.
Clematis Bijou
Bijou and Elodi Patio Clematis are long-blooming, dwarf, mounding clematis specifically bred for container gardens, but also thrive in the garden. They are "spillers" as opposed to "climbers."
With their compact growth habit and prolific flowering, patio clematis add elegance and color to balconies, porches, and compact outdoor spaces. They can even be used in rock gardens!
These petite clematis varieties showcase an abundance of delicate blooms, typically in shades of blue or purple, providing a delightful focal point in any container garden. Their versatility, low-maintenance nature, and long bloom time (June to September) make them a popular choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor living areas with beautiful, space-saving blooms.
Clematis Elodi
As we move into autumn, there is a way to bring more color, more interest, and more drama into your backyard. By planting fall-fruiting bushes you will have the double benefit of colorful berries and the colorful birds that the berries attract. Many bird species gorge on fall berries before they migrate south and many other species, like cardinals, nuthatches and blue jays stay for the winter and continue to feed off the berries in your garden. Want to attract more birds to your backyard? Start with these attractive, fall-fruiting favorites.
Read MoreCool nights and autumn rain make fall a great time to plant.
At Victoria Gardens, located on the corner of Cottekill Road and Rt. 213 between Rosendale and High Falls, we call it the “2nd Planting Season” because we plant as much in the fall as we do in the spring.
Read MoreAt Victoria Gardens, we seek out, stock, and plant trees that both stand out and thrive in our region.
We have a Seven Sons Flower tree planted outside our nursery and garden center, so we have a front row seat to all 3 seasons of it's unique showy features.
Protect Your Bulbs
10 simple ways to stop critters from digging, eating, or stealing your newly planted bulbs. Try one or all of theses organic, kid-safe/pet-safe techniques to guard your bulbs from the wild animals and hungry critters!
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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