January 2013
Two Cercidiphyllum japonicum in the morning mist.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Polypodium vulgare (Uulong Island) makes a great specimen planted atop a wall in The Ruin.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Hamamelis mollis 'Early Bright' in bloom and fragrant by The Pond.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Daphniphyllum macropodum, an evergreen woodland shrub, has leaves that resemble a Rhododendron and incredible magenta petioles.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Skimmia japonica and Epimedium wushanense in the foreground, and Phyllostachys aureosulcata 'Spectabilis', a yellow stemmed bamboo in The Asian Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Winter sun rising behind The Ruin Garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Rosa mulliganii, a species rose from China, has many small red hips in winter on The Pond Arbor.
Photo by Lisa Roper
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' shows off it's orange-red hues in the morning mist.
Photo by Lisa Roper
New stone steps installed in The Tea-Cup Garden where the fountain has been covered for winter protection.
Photo by Lisa Roper
An icy waterfall in Bells Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper
What's in Bloom - 2012 Season
Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Early Openings in 2019
Chanticleer opens at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of each month:
May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3,
September 7, October 5, and November 2. Regular admission fees apply.
Full Parking Lot
Our parking lot holds 120 cars and can fill on weekends Please car pool and understand once we reach capacity, you will need to wait until the parking staff directs you to an open spot or plan to visit at a non-peak time.
News & Events
Chanticleer Lecture
On Sunday, March 31 at 2pm, Christopher Woods speaks on
Gardenlust: A Botanical Tour of the World’s Best New Gardens, his new book, at the Radnor Memorial Library.
Arrive early to secure your seat at this free program.
Mother's Day News
Due to anticipated large crowds, there will be no picnicking on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th.
America’s Garden Capital Passport
Pick up your copy of the Passport when you visit Chanticleer and start collecting stamps and stickers at over 30 public gardens. Free while supplies last.
Learn More
Chanticleer In the News
High praise from
The New York Times,
Chicago Tribune, Garden Design,
St. Catharines Standard, and FlipKey by Trip Advisor.