Roses are outstanding in both the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens,
with modern hybrids, climbers and classic shrubs all near peak bloom
this week.
Anemones, Astilbes, Columbines, and Sweetspire shrubs are very showy
in the English Woodland Garden.
Kousa dogwoods, Oakleaf hydrangeas, and Asian lilacs are showy in
many locations on the grounds.
Hardy waterlilies in the pool at the base of the Dry Stream Bed in
the Knolls are beginning to bloom.
Carnivorous plants are growing and eating heartily in the Shoenberg
Temperate House. Sundews (Drosera sp.) and Venus flytraps are
blooming; look for the tiny flowers of the Pygmy sundews (Drosera
pulchella). Hydrangeas are particularly showy this week, especially
the Lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii').
The sweet fragrance of Star jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)
permeates the air in the Linnean House. Colorful Impatiens (Impatiens
walleriana 'Dazzler Series') line the winding brick path.
Climbing roses on the Overlook and fragrant Shrub roses in the
Fragrance Garden in the Kemper Center for Home Gardening are very showy.
You'll never see a finer display of Indian paintbrush (Castilleja
coccinea) than the planting in the Lucy and Stanley Lopata Prairie
Garden at the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. Penstemons and Lanceleaf
coreopsis are also showy in this garden.
Pansies in the Lois Whiteside Franklin Flower Trial Garden at the
Kemper Center for Home Gardening are at peak bloom.
Louisiana and Spuria iris are flowering in the Goodman Iris Garden.
Only a few Tall bearded iris remain in bloom.
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