Italian Water Garden
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)
Schedule
The fountains run continuously from mid-April until mid-October, 9:00 am–5:45 pm.
Please note that the fountain schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to extreme weather conditions.
Nature's Castles
Now Open!
The sky’s the limit for this spectacular display of treehouses created by the country’s best designers! Let your inner child come out to play in three fantastic creations.
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Fireworks & Fountains
Don't miss the first show of the season on May 25!
Celebrate a summer of "oohs" and "aahs" as spectacular fireworks and colorful fountains light up the sky and dance to stirring music.
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Longwood's Garden Pass
Your ticket to beauty, excitement and fun—all year long!
The Garden Pass is a wonderful way to enjoy Longwood and many of its 800 performances, events and horticultural programs—plus the Terrace Restaurant and Gardens Shop—throughout the year.
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Conservatory Tour Podcasts
You can now access audio tours of Longwood's Conservatory to listen to at home, or play on your personal MP3 player while in the Gardens. These audio files will play on any digital music player or computer.
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