Rainbow Gardens has been serving the gardeners of South Texas with our two garden centers in San Antonio since 1976. Through the years, we’ve developed these park-like sites into garden centers that offer more choices for the home gardener than any other garden center in the region. Our professional staff has decades of experience, helping novice and master gardeners alike. We offer a diverse selection of plants and products that will make your garden experience complete.

Tropical and Subtropical Plants

Gorgeous , vibrant bloomers like hibiscus, ixora, canna, plumeria, and lush foliage plants like philodendron, elephant ears, and ferns, offer a breezy tropical feel to the landscape.

Annuals and Perennials

Rainbow Gardens offers an extensive selection of annual and perennial color for all seasons.

Trees and Shrubs

Our tree yard has a huge selection of shade and ornamental trees, including native varieties. Find shrubs of all sizes and varieties, flowering, hedge, privacy screening, and more. See our Tree and Shrub Planting Guide here.

Pollinator Plants

We're dubbed San Antonio's Pollinator Headquarters. Come to us for an array of host and nectar plants that keep our local polinators thriving. See our Pollinator Plant lists for inspiration.

Houseplants and Succulents

We carry a huge selection of indoor plants so you can garden anytime of the year! Look for unique varieties of your favorites and also rare collector items. Succulents of all sizes are available to make simple or extravagant arrangements. Basic Care for Houseplants Guide.

Yucca, Cacti and Palms

Visit Rainbow Gardens if you want to add these xeriscape and evergreen beauties to your landscape. Low maintenance, Heat and drought tolerant, water saving selections. See our Cold Hardy list here.

Fruits, Nuts, Grapes, Berries

We carry hardy fruit orchard varieties recommended for our region and also tropical and citrus varieties. You’ll find top quality pecans, walnuts and more. We include grape and berry varieties that offer the best chances of success for our area.

Vegetables and Herbs

We sell over a hundred vegetable varieties, including Texas A&M favorites and heirlooms.  Our herb inventory is extensive. Along with multiple varieties of common herbs, we also carry hard to find herbs that no one else stocks. See what's recommended to grow now here.

Ornamental Grasses and Groundcovers

Ornamental grasses offer texture, beauty and dimension to your landscapes. Groundcovers can be a great substitute in areas where turf struggles to grow. See a few of our favorites here. 

Roses

Choose from KnockOuts, Hybrid Teas, Floribundas, Grandifloras, Miniatures, Climbers and Antiques at Rainbow Gardens. See descriptions of rose varieties here.

Water Plants

Looking to add some more interest to your ponds or other water features? April  through September we have our best selection of water plants.

Fertilizers

Whether you prefer organic or synthetic fertilizer, we’ve got your turf, landscape, flower and veggie beds covered. Specialty formulas are also available. Learn a little more about fertilizer here. 

Weed, Pest & Disease Control

We carry many types of insect, disease and weed control products, both organic and synthetic. See our Yearly Lawn Maintenance Chart to learn when you need to apply products to your lawn here.

Pots! Glazed Ceramic, Terracotta, Plastic, Coconut Coir Baskets and more.

Our beautiful selections of containers at Rainbow Gardens comes in practically every color of the, well, rainbow! With our extensive variety of size, shape and texture, you are sure to find the perfect pot for your gorgeous plants.

Bandera Location

8516 Bandera Road
San Antonio, TX 78250

(210) 680-2394

Spring - Fall Hours:

(Mid Feb - Mid Nov.)

Mon-Sat: 9AM - 5PM

Sun: 10AM - 5PM

Winter Hours

(Mid Nov to Mid Feb)

Mon - Sat: 9AM - 5PM

Sun: 10AM - 5PM

Holiday Hours May Vary

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