Alpenglow Lilac Gardens

Alpenglow Lilac Gardens The gardens are open Wednesday -Sunday 9-5! Dogs are welcome! Alpenglow Gardens began in 2003 as a gift of 15 plants from Reva Ballreich, a local horticulturist.

Reva was a major grower and hybridizer in the Western United States. Like The Pied Piper, she led visitors through the acres of blooming lilacs in her collection of 800 varieties. Reva's enthusiasm and wonder of Syrigna vulgarus led me down the lilac path. Alpenglow Lilac Gardens opened in 2009. Over 200 lilacs which bloom in late April-may are located on a one acre garden at the bast of Lily Rock

in Idyllwild, California. The collection contains over 155 varieties from all over the world. Alpenglow is divided into 11 gardens honoring a specific theme or hybridizer. The gardens provide both an experience for the senses as well as a walk through the colorful history of the plant. General Collection Gardens
Located in 4 garden areas are lilacs from 44 hybridizers. Russian and Polish Garden
The Majority of plants were created by Leonid Koleshiov 1893-1973. Many of the varieties have multiple colors in the florets. Karpow-Lipski the best known Polish hybridizer created 22 important varieties between 1948 and 1962. Victor Lemoine Garden
As the father of the modern lilac he created over 200 new and wonderful lilacs, expanding the interest the world over. Created the French Hybrid or French Lilacs. Father John Fiala Garden
The best known American developer, Fiala created over 70 varieties in 40 years of work. Authoring Lilacs the Genus Syringa the contemporary study of lilacs, he also created some of the best blues ever. Reva Ballreich Garden
Reva played a pivotal role in expanding the International Lilac Society was was our own Idyllwild hybridizer who developed among many other lilacs Alpenglow, named for this garden and Spokane. Dr. Frank Skinner Garden
Dr. Skinner was a Canadian pioneer who further developed an early blooming Syringa hyacinthiflora which tolerates a warmer climate. be sure to see Pocahontas as almost flourescent purple.

06/05/2025

The lilacs are all gone!
Thanks everyone!

Gary Parton's garden is now open and hosting 100's of varieties of Lilac's in his Alpinglow Lilac Garden AKA Idyllwild L...
05/03/2025

Gary Parton's garden is now open and hosting 100's of varieties of Lilac's in his Alpinglow Lilac Garden AKA Idyllwild Lilac Garden. Gary is saying that they will be in full bloom in the next 2 weeks. Sadly, this is the last year to see these beauties as Gary will be moving off the mountain later this year. Come and treat yourself to this small pardise with all the colors and aromas. It has been one of the best thing on this mountain for decades.
Also thanks to Gary, we have our own aromatic beauty pictured here. She is one of the 100s registered with the International Lilac Association and her name is Idyllwild.

05/02/2025

Today is the opening day !

The gardens will be open Wednesday thru Sunday. 9am-5pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday and June 8th is our closing day. We can’t wait to see you as this is our last year open to the public.

Thanks for your love and support!

06/01/2024
05/07/2024

The garden will be open May 17th & 18th and close June 2nd at 4pm

05/31/2023

The lilacs have faded and lost their scent! Just wanted to keep you updated!!
Thanks everyone!!!

05/04/2023

Lilac update: There is a storm approaching that will slow down the buds blooming!! We will now be open on May 19th!! Please make note… Mother nature is in control…
Thanks for your continued support!!

Address

25025 Fern Valley Road
Idyllwild, CA
92549

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19516599711

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