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 San Diego Specialty Plants & Gardens

Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm

Sundays 9am-2pm

Waterwise Botanicals is more than a nursery and welcomes both homeowners and the landscape trade industry. We are always striving to assure convenience and confidence as we continue to offer quality and diversity of plant material. We have acres of beautiful nursery and growing grounds, including demonstration gardens, ponds, and a shade house full of creative treasures to inspire you.


We invite you to come and explore our location out in the country away from the stresses of daily life. We like to describe ourselves as having a touch of “rustic elegance”. Take time out to sit in our gazebo in the Cottage Garden, or bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at our picnic tables near our ponds.

Calocephalus brownii White wire- Making a spooky appearance at Waterwise Botanicals!

August 22, 2025
👻 Meet Calocephalus brownii (aka White Wire), the plant that’s giving us all the spooky chic vibes here at Waterwise Botanicals! With its ghostly silver stems and tangled, wiry shape, it looks like something straight out of a haunted garden. Perfect for adding a touch of haunting beauty to your landscape, porch pots, or fall displays. Watch our YouTube video HERE! 🌿 Plant Details: Common Name: White Wire, Silver Bush, Cushion Bush Botanical Name: Calocephalus brownii Native to: Coastal Australia Foliage: Striking silver-gray, wiry stems with a sculptural look Height/Width: About 12–24 inches tall and wide Blooms: Tiny yellow button flowers in summer 💧 Care Tips: Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates occasional deep watering Soil: Well-draining soil is a must Climate: Great for coastal gardens (tolerates salty air!) Bonus: Low-maintenance and deer-resistant 🎃 Fun Fact: Calocephalus brownii’s ghostly look makes it a popular choice for Halloween décor and fall planters. Pair it with dark foliage plants or vibrant blooms for a striking contrast! We are located at: 32151 Old Hwy395 Bonsall CA 92003 Google our location HERE We are open to the public Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm and Sundays 9am-2pm. Always free admission and free parking! Find this plant and more hauntingly beautiful selections at Waterwise Botanicals .

Agapanthus Thundercloud at Waterwise Botanicals!

August 22, 2025
Discover Agapanthus Thundercloud at Waterwise Botanicals – a rare agapanthus with cobalt blue flowers on tall stems. Thrives in shade to partial shade with regular watering, adding bold, dramatic color to your garden or landscape.

A Plant Nursery & Nature Experience

It’s been said, we are a “Plant Lover’s Paradise”, so as you wander our growing grounds under the beautiful skies, in the hills of North County San Diego, discover the intriguing beauty of our drought tolerant selections and much more… Enjoy the diversity of succulents, or the structure and dynamic impact of cacti. Walk through row upon row of romantic roses and see the dance of ornamental grasses in the breeze. Delight in the grace of colorful perennials, and explore our shade house, a wonderland of fun, gifts and temptations.

Waterwise Botanicals is a place to dream and adventure… wear your comfy, but sturdy shoes and bring a camera to capture the ambiance of our unique nursery, rich in wildlife and nature. You are likely to see birds, and lizards, along with fish and frogs in our ponds. Occasionally, a turtle or two will climb out on a log to sun bathe. We are a working, growing, evolving nursery, so you will observe workers in the fields, or tractors loading plants and mixing soil, making your visit much like the fun of a field trip!

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