Color in the Gardens
(Blooms are weather dependent. The following are estimates of display times.)
March through April -Spring Bulbs, Forsythia
April - Magnolias
April through May -Tulips
May - Crabapples
May through June - Spring Flowering Shrubs
April through July - Rhododendrons and Azaleas
June through September - Roses
May through September - Perennials
June through September - Annuals
October through November - Fall Color
December - Poinsettias in the Conservatory
January through February - Lush plants in the Conservatory
The Gardens are unique and beautiful in each season. While one visit is impressive, the gardens are best experienced by repetitive visits to experience the seasonal changes.
Spring
The gardens come alive in April and May with color from our extensive plant collection. The landscape opens with blooms from magnolias, forsythia, spring bulbs, and more! Bonus: Butterflies in the Conservatory add additional color from mid-March through mid-April.
- 43 magnolias in bloom, April
- More than 18,000 colorful tulips, April - May
- 1,250 rhododendrons in flower, April - July
- More than 500 crabapples in flower, May
- 350 varieties of viburnum in bloom, May - June
- 125 lilacs, May - June
Summer
The colorful flower show continues with a profusion of blooms throughout the gardens.
- Over 450 different roses in bloom, June through September
- 350 viburnum will flower from May through June
- Our spectacular summer annual display, in bloom, July - September
- A large selection of perennials in bloom, June - September
- Vegetables and themed plant displays in the Children’s Garden, June - September.
Autumn
Colorful foliage is highlighted in the gardens.
Cooler temperatures make the gardens a perfect destination for an autumn walk. Enjoy the fall foliage in early autumn and the textures of the trees as the leaves fall away.
Winter
Don’t forget the gardens are open year round with a spectacular winter landscape!
In December, the warm conservatory is filled with many varieties of Poinsettias. The colorful display includes a stunning poinsettia “tree.”
January & February
- Lush green plants fill the Conservatory. Plus, stunning orchids typically bloom in February.
- Snowy “winter wonderland” scenes fill the landscape.
- The landscape is anything but drab with the various colors and textures of the deciduous plants intermingling with the evergreens.
- Highlights: Paperbark Maple, River Birch, Paper Birch, Scotch Pine, and colorful Crabapple fruit.
