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I think we have a new "go to" garden for blips. Wittunga is a short drive away, and is truly stunning at this time of year.

Here's a short history.

Wittunga Botanic Garden

is a spectacular 14 hectare botanic garden devoted to the display of Australian and South African shrub and tree species. Wittunga demonstrates the close relationship, yet contrasting features of the South African and Australian floras, while conserving vulnerable plant species.

Wittunga Botanic Garden has been open to the public since 1975, while the parent body Adelaide Botanic garden has been open since 1857.

In 1901, Edwin Ashby established Wittunga to build up a mixed farm. He became fascinated with Australian flora and extended the garden accordingly. He also planted a collection of South African species, principally ericas and proteas.

Edwin Ashby died in 1941 and Wittunga passed to his son, Keith Ashby, who shared his father's enthusiasm for both Australian and South African plants.

In 1965 Keith Ashby with his family's encouragement gave Wittunga to the State in the care of the Board of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide.

After Keith Ashby died in 1971 the Board assumed full responsibility for Wittunga and the garden officially opened to the public in September 1975.