Featured Plants

Trailing Lantana
Trailing Lantana is used freely around the Esplanade, spilling in cascades over the retaining walls of the inner flower beds.

Snapdragon
These bedding plants can be seen in the 4 Italian cypress beds located adjacent to the Neptune Pool.

Pyracantha
Pyracantha plantings occur in several places through out the formal Castle grounds.

Pomegranate
Planted in a hedge along entry to tour 1 hello spot; a few along South Esplanade and South Terrace.

Pansies
Pansies can be seen in the garden beds between all three guest houses, and all along the esplanade walk.

Italian Cypress
Italian Cypresses are important elements in the formal, Italianate gardens at Hearst Castle.

Toyon
There are many Toyons in the Pergola area, along the driveway, on Chinese Hill

Dracaena
Planted along the Esplanade at several locations: either side of the Main Terrace, near Casa Del Sol.

Cyclamen
Planted on the North Tea Terrace and
from the Neptune terrace up to the esplanade.

Calendula
Can be seen throughout the castle's flower beds. Their bright, showy color can be spotted easily.

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