Roses in the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens are at peak bloom and very
showy.
Japanese iris (Iris ensata) are blooming by the Zig-Zag bridge in
the Japanese Garden.
Oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia) are blooming in many
locations on the grounds.
The large grove of Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) in
the Knolls is just beginning to bloom.
Caper vines (Capparis spinosa) are blooming in the Shoenberg
Temperate House. The caper you eat is the bud of this beautiful flower.
Also look for the lovely lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla
'Mariesii'). Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) are blooming in
the carnivorous plant bog.
Smell the heavenly aroma of star jasmines (Trachelospermum jasminoides
and Trachelospermum mandianum) in the Linnean House. Double impatiens
(Impatiens walleriana 'Fiesta Salmon Sunrise') and Chenile
(Acalypha pendula 'Firetails') are featured in the hanging baskets.