Azaleas, Flowering dogwoods and Crabapples are at peak bloom throughout
the grounds.
Tulips are in full bloom throughout the grounds. Daffodils are past peak
bloom, but some are still nice.
Kwanzan cherries are in full bloom in the Japanese Garden. Crabapples,
dogwoods and azaleas in this garden are very showy. Peonies are just
beginning to bloom.
Woodland wildflowers, azaleas and dogwoods are flowering in the English
Woodland Garden. Look for the large, showy patch of Blue-eyed Mary
(Collinsia verna) near the bog.
White and blue Spanish bluebells carpet the ground in the Mausoleum Garden.
Spring is at its peak in the Shoenberg Temperate House. Look for the showy
blossoms of the carnivorous pitcher plants (Sarracenia species) in
the bog. The Australian Bottlebrush trees (Callistemon species) are
in full bloom upstairs, accompanied by many Mediterranean wildflowers
including brilliant red poppies (Papaver carmeli) from Israel. Spanish
broom (Spartium junceum) fills the house with its rich aroma.
Smell the heavenly aroma of jasmine (Jasminum polyanthemum) in the
Linnean House. Jasmine and Chenile plant (Acalypha pendula 'Firetails')
are featured in the hanging baskets.