Branklyn Garden

About the garden

This attractive garden, a peaceful haven within walking distance of Perth city centre, was developed by John and Dorothy Renton in the early 1920s after they built their Arts and Crafts-inspired house. The couple were keen to have a garden that featured rare and unusual plants and flowers from around the world. Thanks to the seeds collected by renowned plant hunters, including George Forrest and Frank Ludlow, and Dorothy’s exceptional gardening skills, their vision became a reality.

Today, gardeners and botanists come from across the globe to admire Branklyn’s outstanding collection, particularly the rhododendrons, alpines and peat-garden plants. It also holds several National Collections, including Meconopsis and Cassiope.