Haaga Rhododendron Park, Research park in Haaga, Finland
The park hosts over 3000 different types of rhododendrons and azaleas, with pine trees forming a natural canopy above the flowering plants.
Founded in 1975 as a research garden for the University of Helsinki's plant breeding program, the site transformed from a natural marsh into a specialized botanical area.
Thousands of Helsinki residents gather annually in early June to observe the sequential blooming of azaleas followed by the rhododendrons in this scientific garden.
The park features accessible boardwalks and viewing platforms, with multilingual signs in Finnish, Swedish, and English guiding visitors through the botanical collections.
The research conducted here led to the development of cold-resistant varieties like 'Haaga' rhododendron, specifically bred for the Finnish climate conditions.
Location: Haaga
GPS coordinates: 60.22190,24.89320
Latest update: May 24, 2025 21:22
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