Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan

Sichtungsgarten Weihenstephan is a research facility for testing perennials and other garden plants in Freising. The grounds are divided into several sections where different plant groups are grown and observed systematically.

The garden was founded in 1947 and traces back to gardener Karl Foerster's vision from the 1920s to create plant testing grounds in Germany. It grew into an important center for evaluating perennials and their suitability for different garden situations.

The garden displays perennials in their natural growth forms and is used by students and researchers to understand how plants relate to one another. Visitors see here how different species grow together and which ones work well in different settings.

The garden is located in the Freising area and is accessible to visitors, with the best way to explore being on foot through the various planted sections. The site looks different depending on the season, with particularly good flowering phases in spring and summer.

The garden follows the principle of displaying individual plants in their natural form, which helps visitors understand how each species can look when growing in urban gardens. This approach differs from typical display gardens that emphasize combinations rather than individual character.

Location: Freising

Location: Bavaria

Location: Freising

Part of: Weihenstephaner Gärten

Website: https://hswt.de/weihenstephaner-gaerten/sichtungs.html

GPS coordinates: 48.40076,11.72899

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:03