Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Colorado Springs
Sunset Greenhouse has been a cornerstone of Colorado Springs gardening since 1946. As a family-owned business, we specialize in cultivating unique short-season vegetable starts, healthful herbs, and innovative annuals tailored for local gardeners. Our commitment to quality is evident in our hand-seeded plants and one-of-a-kind hanging baskets, unavailable at chain stores. With decades of horticultural expertise, our team provides personalized advice to help both novice and experienced gardeners succeed.We maintain a living legacy through our historic greenhouse, which continues to offer a curated selection of drought-tolerant perennials and Plant Select varieties. Our dedication to community education and sustainable gardening practices has made us a trusted resource for regional gardeners seeking both traditional and contemporary plant solutions.
Services
Annual Plants
Perennial Selections
Herb Cultivation
Vegetable Starts
Gardening Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1946 with generational horticultural expertise
- Offer unique plant varieties unavailable at chain stores
- Specialize in short-season vegetable starts for Colorado climate
- Create custom hanging baskets with exclusive plant combinations
- Provide research-based gardening advice from experienced staff
What people say
Unique plant varieties
Expert gardening advice
Charming atmosphere
Seasonal vegetable starts
Custom hanging baskets
Services
Annual Plants
We offer an extensive selection of annual plants featuring the latest market varieties. Our collection includes unique combinations and hard-to-find species specifically chosen for Colorado's climate. Each plant is grown on-site from plugs or seeds to ensure quality and adaptability.
Vegetable Starts
Specializing in short-season vegetable starts, we provide robust tomato and pepper varieties suited to Colorado's growing conditions. Our seedlings include heritage and specialty types that maximize yield in limited growing seasons through careful acclimatization.
Perennial Selections
Our drought-tolerant perennial collection features native and adapted species for Colorado's climate. We emphasize Plant Select approved varieties that thrive with minimal water once established, including specialized options for high-altitude gardens.
Custom Hanging Baskets
We create unique hanging baskets with curated plant combinations designed for Colorado's growing conditions. Available for pre-order, these hand-planted arrangements feature exclusive designs that transform patios and gardens with season-long blooms.
Gardening Consultation
Our experienced staff provides personalized gardening guidance based on decades of local horticultural knowledge. We offer practical solutions for seed selection, planting schedules, and pest management tailored to Colorado's unique growing challenges.
People
Valerie Belding
Owner/Grower
Valerie returned in 2014 to lead Sunset Greenhouse, bringing extensive horticultural expertise. She continues the tradition of quality plant cultivation while modernizing growing practices to maintain our reputation for exceptional plants.
Questions
What makes Sunset Greenhouse unique?
We offer plant varieties unavailable at chain stores, including specialty tomatoes, peppers, and unique annuals grown on-site since 1946.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced staff provides personalized gardening guidance based on decades of local horticultural knowledge and research-based practices.
What seasonal products do you carry?
We specialize in short-season vegetable starts for Colorado's climate, including heritage tomato varieties and pepper plants adapted to local conditions.
Are custom plant arrangements available?
Yes, we create custom hanging baskets with exclusive plant combinations. Pre-orders are available for personalized container gardens.
What are your operating hours?
We're open seasonally March through June, 9am-5pm daily. Our hours may vary slightly depending on Easter and seasonal demand.
Do you sell drought-tolerant plants?
Yes, we offer Plant Select approved perennials and native species specifically chosen for Colorado's dry climate and high-altitude conditions.
