Your guide to where trees and plants are blooming in Mississauga

Mississauga has declared 2022 as the “Year of the Garden” and what better way to experience it — especially this long weekend — than to explore the spring time and summer blossoms of trees and plants across the city.

The City of Mississauga has just released a guide of where the colour can be found and we have reproduced the information here.

Magnolias [Spring]

Magnolia trees are known for their large flowers and sweet fragrance. Their magnificent tulip or star-shaped flowers can be as large as saucers when fully opened. They range in colour from pink, purple, white to yellow. Magnolias prefer full sun to light shade. Magnolia trees can range from 15-foot shrubs to massive trees that can reach heights of 80 feet or more.

Where to see magnolias: Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Adamson Estate, Westacres Park, Leslie Log House, Kariya Park and Riverwood Conservancy.

Cherry Blossoms (Sakura) [Spring]

Over the next few weeks, city dwellers from across Mississauga will flock to see beautiful cherry blossom trees bursting with pink and white petals. These delicate flowers, often soft white, blush pink and dark rose, bloom for just a few days at the start of spring, reaching their full peak in late April into early May. The trees need a minimum of 15 degrees Celsius to fully bloom.

Where to see cherry blossoms: Malton Greenway Park, Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Adamson Estate, Westacres Park, Kariya Park and Riverwood Conservancy.

Spring Ephemerals [Spring]

Spring Ephemeral are perennial woodland wildflowers which develop each spring, then quickly bloom and wither. Often flowers are white in colour.

Where to see spring ephemerals: Riverwood Conservancy and Cawthra Woods.

Lilacs [Spring-Early Summer]

Lilacs are easy-to-grow, shrubs with fragrant purple flowers that bloom in spring. They attract hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators, and make perfect cut flowers. When properly cared for they can last decades in your garden.

Where to see lilacs: Leslie Log House, Adamson Estate, Westacres Park and Riverwood Conservancy.

Rhododendrons [Spring-Early Summer]

Rhododendrons are bell-shaped flowers that grow on a bush. Their flowers grow in round clusters at the ends of branches. Rhododendrons usually bloom later in the spring. Rhododendrons tend to be to white, pink, purple, red and sometimes yellow. They prefer a cool spot with limited sunlight. They are good with the morning sun, but can’t tolerate the strong afternoon sun.

Where to see rhododendrons: Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Adamson Estate, Riverwood Conservancy and Hancock Woodlands.

Hydrangeas [Last Summer]

Although there are many types of hydrangeas, most can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Hydrangeas are elegant plants that are easy to cultivate, tolerate almost any type of soil and produce abundant blooms. Hydrangeas come in a variety of colours including frosty white, bright blue, vibrant pinks/rose and light purple blossoms.

Where to see hydrangeas: Leslie Log House, Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Adamson Estate and Riverwood Conservancy.

Serviceberries [Spring-Early Summer]

Serviceberries are a naturally small tree, ideal for small home landscapes. They are found throughout Ontario. In the spring, small clusters of white flowers appear and tasty berries ripen from early to mid-summer.

Where to see serviceberries: Garnetwood Park, Hancock Woodlands, Riverwood Conservancy and along many City boulevards.re found throughout Ontario. In the spring, small clusters of white flowers appear and tasty berries ripen from early to mid-summer.