Masses of Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) and Squill (Scilla spp.) are
flowering in the Mausoleum Garden. Both of these hardy, early-spring
bulbs can be found in other locations on the grounds, including the
English Woodland Garden, and the Hosta Walk.
Camellias are at peak bloom in the Linnean House - don't miss the
show! Colorful Fairy primrose, Cyclamen and the sweet scent of the
Fragrant olive trees (Osmanthus fragrans) accompany the spectacular
Camellias.
Several species of Hellebores (Helleborus spp.) are in full bloom
in the English Woodland Garden.
Ozark witchhazels (Hamamelis vernalis) are in bloom. Large
specimens can be found near the south end of the Jenkins Daylily
Garden. Chinese witchhazels (Hamamelis mollis) are also flowering,
with handsome specimens in both the English Woodland and Japanese
Gardens. Hybrid Witchhazels are also showy, especially Jelena
(Hamamelis x intermedia Jelena') in the Hosta Walk, as well as Arnold
Promise (Hamamelis x intermedia Arnold Promise') and Diane (Hamamelis
x intermedia Diane') in the English Woodland Garden. Witchhazel
flowers are showiest, and their fragrance strongest on warm, sunny
days.
Spring is arriving in the Shoenberg Temperate House. Masses of
flowering Cyclamen give a ground cover effect to the beds on the upper
level. Look for the showy pink flowers of the Judas-tree (Cercis
siliquastrum), a Mediterranean cousin of our native Redbud, and smell
the sweet aroma of the Fragrant sweetbox (Sarcococca ruscifolia). The
blue and white tiles of the Moorish Garden are accented with colorful
Primroses and Cineraria.
The perfume from the flowers of the Fragrant honeysuckle shrubs
(Lonicera standishii) is most noticeable on warm, sunny days. Large
specimens can be found in the Heckman Bulb Garden, just across the
path from the Rock Garden, and by the tram path in the English
Woodland Garden.
Many different varieties of Pansies are being tested for winter
hardiness in the Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden at the
Kemper Center for Home Gardening. Pansies planted in the large beds in the
Milles Sculpture Garden are becoming very showy.
Fruits of the Winter red winterberry hollies (Ilex verticillata
Winter Red') on Spoehrer Plaza are still showy.
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