Rotorua's great soil produces lovely rhododendrons _ to see the proof, visit the five local gardens taking part in this year's Rhododendron Festival.
This year will be the second year of the festival, which is held on alternating years so as not to clash with the Festival of Gardens.
To make sure all the gardens can be seen in one day, five local gardeners who specialise in rhododendrons will open their doors to the public this Saturday and Sunday.
The Garden Art Gallery owners Jeanette and Graeme Blackburn will be showcasing their Lynmore garden as part of the festival.
Mrs Blackburn said all of the gardens in the festival were beautifully manicured, established gardens.