Orchid Extravaganza

January 23 through March 31, 2010

Enter a dazzling world of orchids as Longwood transforms its Conservatory into an orchid oasis during Orchid Extravaganza. Orchid blooms cascade down walls, spill from containers and adorn planting beds throughout 4-acres of indoor gardens. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain, among many other innovative displays.

In March, early bulbs begin to bloom outside in the Oak Knoll area and millions of bulbs, including winter aconites, glory-of-the-snow, and Siberian squills bloom throughout the Gardens.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

Horticultural highlights this season:
General Indoor Highlights 

  • Acacia
  • Amaryllis
  • Begonias
  • Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)
  • Bugloss (Echium)
  • Buttercup (Ranunculus)
  • Butterfly-bush (Buddleja)
  • Christmas-pride (Ruellia macrantha)
  • Clivias
  • Longwood Hybrid Cinerarias (Pericallis)
  • Coleus
  • Delphiniums
  • Eupatorium
  • Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica)
  • Freesia
  • Geraniums (Pelargonium)
  • Gladiolus
  • Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis)
  • Cape Cowslip (Lachenalia)
  • Lilies
  • Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens)
  • Narcissus
  • Orchids
  • Pansies (Viola)
  • Primroses (Primula)
  • Queen's tears (Billbergia nutans)
  • Roses
  • Snapdragons (Antirrhinum)
  • Stocks (Matthiola)
  • Sweet broom (Cytisus x spachianus)
  • Tulips
  • Velvet Groundsel (Roldana petasitis)
  • Winter Red-Hot-Poker (Veltheimia bracteata)

General Outdoor Highlights 

  • Conifers
  • Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa)
  • Hollies (Ilex)
  • Siberian Squills (Scilla siberica)
  • Tomasini's Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus)
  • Topiaries
  • Winter Aconites (Eranthis hyemalis)
  • Witch-hazels (Hamamelis)

Chrysanthemum Festival

through November 22

Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.


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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now

Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.


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1906 Sunday Brunch

Sundays through November 22

The Terrace Restaurant's Fine Dining Room, 1906, will offer a new brunch menu from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm every Sunday this fall. Enjoy this four-course, prixe fixe menu for $24 per person.


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The Gardens Shop

Online or in the Visitor Center

Inspired by Longwood’s seasonal displays, the Shop is the perfect place to find stunning décor, whimsical gifts, and your favorite plants.


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The Buds and the Bees

Pollination and the Secret Lives of Plants (through November 22)

Join us for our year-long changing exhibit, which delves into the sights, sounds and science of pollination.


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