A magnolia garden inside the Auckland Botanic Gardens, in The Gardens, Auckland. The garden is a winter and spring highlight, with magnolia blooms ranging from white to pink to deep purple, some scented and some larger than a dinner plate. It is in two parts: a dappled woodland walk beside the Camellia Garden with shrubs and perennials from eastern Asia, and a lawn with large specimen magnolias, which the website says suits a shady spring or summer picnic. The collection includes Michelia and Manglietia, and the Gardens are researching magnolias suited to home gardens. The website also describes its magnolia conservation and its NZ-raised hybrids.