See what’s in bloom … and enjoy the beauty of our Gardens.
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Glory-of-the-snow
Chionodoxa forbesiiChionodoxa forbesii is in its glory in late March to early April as its upward facing, sky blue flowers begin to appear. It should be placed in a partially shaded location with well-drained soil. Because it seeds freely, glory-of-the-snow, is an excellent choice for naturalizing. Reaching 6 inches these flowers are growing on Oak Knoll, in the Hillside Garden, outside the Peirce-du Pont House and under the beeches south of the Main Fountain Garden.
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Japanese Camellia
Camellia japonica ′Longwood Centennial′This Japanese camellia was selected among seedlings grown from seed collected on a 1984 expedition to So-cheong Island in the Yellow Sea off the northeast coast of South Korea. A small number of seedlings proved to be hardy outdoors in Pennsylvania for more than 20 years. ‘Longwood Centennial’ was selected because of its exceptionally handsome glossy foliage and dense, full growth habit. The cultivar may reach twelve feet in 20 years and is an excellent broad-leaved evergreen for areas where temperatures stay above -11.2 degrees Fahrenheit. Its flowers are red and typical of the species.
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Siberian Squill
Scilla sibericaScilla siberica is an early flowering bulb which features pendulous, deep blue flowers in March and April. This squill, which grows 3 to 6 inches tall, thrives in semi-shaded spots in well-drained soil and naturalizes well under deciduous trees.
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Korean Rhododendron
Rhododendron mucronulatumKorean rhododendron is one of the earliest flowering shrubs with its bright rosy pink to pinkish purple flowers emerging before its foliage in late winter. In its native Korea, it grows on rocky, dry slopes. In the garden, it prefers full sun and moist soil with good drainage. The Korean name for this shrub is Jin-dal-rae. There, the delicate, exquisite blossom is eaten as a delicacy. A pan-fried sweet rice cake and a traditional Korean form of sake are brewed from the plant flower petals.
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Hybrid Cineraria
Pericallis × hybrida 'Sunseneyona' Senetti Ruby Red® (Senetti Group) -
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Clivia
Clivia miniata ′Longwood Debutante′After thirty-five years of breeding work, 'Longwood Debutante' was Longwood Garden's first clivia release in 2011. This plant's slightly fragrant, buttery yellow flowers have overlapping petals that produce a beautiful floral display.