Welcome to Otto & Sons Nursery
50 Years of Growing Roots
What began as a half-acre family nursery in Chatsworth has grown into a 38-acre destination in Fillmore, known for premium roses and more. Built by the Klittich family with decades of care, Otto & Sons celebrates 50 years of growing beauty. Come see what's blooming.
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The Ultimate Selection in Roses
Otto & Sons vast selection of roses is known throughout the region with over 130,000 plants and over 700 varieties each year. Everything from Floribunda and Grandiflora to Hybrid Tea and David Austin, we have something for every rose enthusiast.
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Upcoming Events
Sat February 28
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sat March 07
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thu March 12
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Family Owned & Proudly Grown in California
Otto & Sons Nursery was established in 1975 by Otto and Jeanne Klittich and their four sons; Bob, Bill, Scott, and Karl. Prior to starting the nursery, Otto landscaped in the Southern California area as "Landscape by Otto" for 22 years. From a 2 ½ acre property in Chatsworth, the nursery was relocated and has expanded to 38 acres in Fillmore. The nursery is currently owned and managed by Scott & Cindy Klittich. Scott joined the business in January 1985 after receiving a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Since then he has helped the nursery grow and continue its goal of raising high-quality plants for Californians to enjoy.
We supply independent retail garden centers and landscapers throughout the region with quality plant material. With over 50 years in the business, we strive to offer the best selection and the highest quality plant material all ready to make your yard the best it has ever been.
Take a Walk Through The Garden at Otto & Sons Nursery
Discover our living showpiece — the newly expanded, beautifully designed three-part Display Gardens at Otto & Sons Nursery nestled in the hills of Fillmore. Stroll among thousands of vibrant plants, hardscaping, water features, and garden structures to spark your imagination. Don’t forget to note your favorites for later — or pause to snap a selfie when you stop to smell the roses.
Your peaceful stroll will take you through three distinct zones: the Formal Garden, the California Casual, and the Cottage Garden. Each area includes mini-features like the children's zone, the edible zone, the secret garden and more. Find your favorite plants, then pick them up in the nursery and take a bit of The Gardens home with you! Click below for maps and more information.
Otto & Sons Rose Guide
Our online rose catalog has over 700 varieties including Hybrid Tea, Grandiflora, Floribunda, Shrub and Groundcover roses, as well as, Antique, David Austin, Climbing and Miniature Roses. If you're a budding rose aficionado, you'll want to start out with our helpful rose guide, where you can learn about our varieties of roses and then filter them by color, height, water usage, weather tolerance and so much more.
There is a high chance that you’ll catch an aerial stunt show when you come out to the nursery.
Quite the busy aerial day at the nursery. We were treated to a long stunt plane show and also our neighboring rancher spreading fertilizer by helicopter. 🛩️🚁
(see the next post for the video of the stunt plane!)
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time to start showing your roses some love — it’s feeding time! 🌹♥️
We have a variety of options to fit your gardening style — granular, liquid, slow-release, and organic blends. Come in and let us help you choose the right one.
Always remember to follow the directions on the bag for proper application rates.
37 varieties of alstroemeria 🌸
From coral and buttery yellow to bold magenta and deep, dramatic tones, this year’s collection at the nursery is one of our most colorful yet! Each variety has its own unique markings and personality — there’s truly a color for everyone.
We will be sharing them as they begin to bloom. Tell us which varieties you’re most excited for!
We can’t get over how adorable the flowers on the Armeria ‘Dreameria’ series are! 😍
These cheerful little pom-pom flowers come in a range of colors and look just as good in pots as they do in the garden.
A new bird sighting at the pond. This Double Crested Cormorant is either lost or looking for a large koi dinner.
