What’s New

Stunning Pre-Bonsai

Most of our indoor and outdoor pre-bonsai were all handmade by William, a member of our team here at West Seattle Nursery. He artfully shapes trees and shrubs to reflect the beauty of nature in miniature. Pictured we have a Japanese maple pre-bonsai. What’s a pre-bonsai? It’s a bonsai-in-training on its way to becoming a fully styled bonsai, but already a unique and living work of art. You can find our outdoor pre-bonsai next to the conifers on the west side of the Garden Center. Indoor pre-bonsais can be found in the Greenhouse.

Peonies Are Blooming!

One of our all-time favorites, peonies, are putting on a show! We have several varieties including Itoh Old Rose Dandy, Lactiflora Shirley Temple, and Sebastian Maas. Want some tips to grow your own? Check out this care guide by Phil Woods from the Seattle Chinese Garden for expert tips on planting and maintaining healthy, long-lasting peonies. Then join the fun at the Seattle Chinese Garden’s Annual Peony Festival, happening Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18.

Hanging Flower Baskets

Hanging flower baskets are here at West Seattle Nursery! From cheerful violas to lush pansies and impatiens, our baskets are bursting with color and charm, perfect for brightening up your porch, patio, or garden. The fuchsias and begonias are so full and luscious, you could practically make a wig out of them! Stop by soon to pick out your favorites, each one is a blooming work of art!

This Month at WSN

Growing Gardeners Club

This May, our Growing Gardeners Club members are invited to join a special Scavenger Hunt throughout the nursery. Follow the clues, explore the plants and displays, and uncover each item on your list. Once you complete the hunt, you get to choose a prize of your choice! It’s our way of celebrating your curiosity and love for all things green and growing. More information can be found here.

May Specials at the Coffee Bar

We have some tasty specials this month:
-Raspberry Hibiscus Iced Tea
-Salted Carmel Latte
-Dark Chocolate Cherry Mocha
-Strawberry Passion Fruit Italian Soda
More information and our pet of the month can be found here!

Rhodies and Azaleas Are in Bloom!

Our deciduous and evergreen azaleas as well as our hybrid rhododendrons are in bloom and putting on a stunning display! We’re also excited to have a limited number of seed-grown species rhododendrons from Chimacum Woods available. These are grown from seed, not cuttings, making them rarer and even more special. Want to learn more about what makes species rhododendrons different from hybrids? Check out our blog post "What Is the Difference Between Species Rhododendrons and Hybrids?"