What's Blooming Now - August 28, 2025

Late summer continues to dazzle here at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin, with bold color and texture filling every corner of the grounds. From towering sunflowers to delicate water lilies floating in the Japanese Garden, this week’s blooms are a vibrant reminder that the gardens are still in full swing.

Peak Bloom

These flowers are shining brightest right now, don’t miss them on your next visit:

• Hibiscus – Everywhere!

• Sunflowers – Display Garden

• Turtlehead – Sunken Garden / Cherry Blossom Walk

• Water Lily – Koi Pond / Japanese Garden

• Dahlia – Cutting Garden

• False Sunflower – Italian Formal Garden / Wellness Garden

• Anise Hyssop – Children’s Garden / Entrance Gardens

• Rudbeckia – Wellness Garden

• Astilbe – Gazebo Garden

• Hydrangea – Everywhere!

• Summer Allium (Perennials) – Everywhere!

• Gentian – Japanese Garden

Almost There

Getting ready to burst into full color:

• Aster – North Point Garden

Just Getting Started

Fresh blooms beginning to show:

• Coral Bells – Gazebo Garden

Last Look

These blooms are fading fast, so be sure to catch them while you can:

• Coneflower – Everywhere!

• Hosta – Everywhere!

Whether you’re a flower enthusiast, photographer, or just looking for a peaceful stroll, there’s always something beautiful waiting for you here. Visit Rotary Botanical Gardens this week to experience the colors of late summer while they last.

Plan your visit: Open daily, 9AM–6PMLearn more at www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org

Report and photos compiled by volunteer, Melissa Lauer.