"One of San Francisco's most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees, many rare and historic, open into dazzling pink, magenta, and white flowers, filling the wintery garden with dramatic splashes of color and sweetly fragrant scents."
"> Are the magnolias blooming right now? Yes! Peak bloom has arrived as of January 29, 2026. The peak bloom is expected to last for at least the next 2-3 weeks, likely through Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend. View 2026 Magnificent Magnolias Map for a self-guided highlights walk. View 2026 Magnificent Magnolias programming including Magnolia sketching, crafts, children's programming and more. The magnolias have started blooming as of January 20, 2026."
San Francisco Botanical Garden hosts an annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias, with some trees reaching 80 feet. The magnolias begin blooming in mid-January; peak bloom arrived January 29, 2026, and is expected to last two to three weeks, likely through Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend. Velvety silver buds on often bare branches open into pink, magenta, and white flowers that fill the winter garden with dramatic color and sweet fragrance. A 2026 Magnificent Magnolias map offers a self-guided highlights walk. Programming includes magnolia sketching, crafts, and children's activities, with tickets available online.
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