Pierre du Pont's love of water and fountains is embodied in this garden. Pruned littleleaf linden trees, clipped ivy, and green lawns surround six large and 12 small blue-tiled pools with 600 jets of water and a water staircase that recirculate 4,500 gallons of water each minute.
Noteworthy plants: littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata), English ivy (Hedera helix), inkberry (Ilex glabra)
The fountains run continuously from mid-April until mid-October, from 9:00 am or until 15 minutes before Gardens close (until dusk on the evenings that the Gardens are open late).
Please note that the fountain schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to extreme weather conditions.
Enjoy a night of hot jazz in a floral paradise at The Jazz Club at Longwood Gardens. Performers include Grammy winner Terence Blanchard, stunning vocalist Jane Monheit and the captivating duo of Joshua Redman & Brad Mehldau Duo.
When a dozen roses just isn't enough, surround your sweetheart with flowers, sweet desserts and luscious cuisine during this one-of-a-kind event in the Conservatory.
Celebrate Samuel Barber's 100th birthday with Barber's String Quartet Op.11, a well-crafted three-movement work performed by the talented musicians of the Curtis Institute of Music.
Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.
A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.