What’s in Bloom
See our Garden change, evolve and mature month by month, season by season, year by year. Click each month for a gallery of images that capture the Garden’s best and most interesting during that time.
May 2019
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Colorful layers of salvia and roses paint the Wells Fargo Rose Garden in late May.
This 'Lavon' peony bloomed with delicate, pink petals in late May.
The Principal Belvedere is sprinkled with pink, purple and yellow tulip varieties in early May.
Alliums (ornamental onions) and irises make for classic companions in late May in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
A brightly colored Iris unfurls in the Rutledge Confier Garden in early May.
Pink, red and orange tulips line the Espalier Wall in early May, during Spring Garden Festival.
Gymnocalycium horstii (Spider Cactus) shows off pink blooms in the conservatory's desert garden.
A Rosa ‘Prairie Sunrise’ Buck rose looks striking after rain in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
A creative hanging display for vibrant green container plants in the Gardeners Show House.
Alliums, salvia and irises in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden on May 30.
Roses weave through perennials and bulbs and form artful vignettes in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
This English Rose 'Desdemona' blooms in late May in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
A clear-skies view across the budding water garden on May 13.
Peach-colored Geum flowers bloom one-by-one in the Rutlege Conifer Garden throughout the month of May.
Peonia Ostii ‘Phoenix White’ offers its showy blooms on the hillside garden.
This hot pink 'Tea Cup' Peony demanded attention this May.
Erigeron pulchellus ‘Lynnhaven Carpet’ sprinkles the hillside garden with daisy-like flowers.
Rosa ‘Queen Bee’ (Queen Bee Buck rose) glows against the complementary colors of nearby perennials in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
This ‘Tranquil Dove’ Peony catches the sunlight in the Koehn Garden.
Vibrantly colored tulips open in the sunlight along the fence on the Principal Belvedere.
The Wells Fargo Rose Garden bursting with color on May 30.
A bunch of Bananas bloom above the conservatory staircase in mid-May.
Penstemon, commonly known as beard tongues, stand tall in the Rutledge Contifer Garden.
Pink Aquilegia (Wild Columbine) flowers opening in the late-spring Garden.
Chive blooms open against a green backdrop in the Koehn Garden.
Alliums (ornamental onions) star in late May in the Wells Fargo Rose Garden.
April 2019
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Brightly colored tulips on the espalier wall in the Koehn Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 20
Iris pumila ‘Spring Beacon’ (Spring Beacon miniature dwarf bearded iris) in the Rutledge Conifer Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 18
Lindera benzoin (spicebush) in flower in the hillside garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Narcissus ‘Fortissimo’ (Fortissimo daffodil) in the parking lot garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Corydalis solida (appleblossom fumewort) in the hillside garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Sign wall tulips in the EMC Insurance Companies Entry Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 20
Fritillaria uva-vulpis (fox grape fritillary) in flower in the hillside garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Helleborus ‘Walhelivor’ (Ivory Prince hellebore) in flower in the hillside garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Iris ‘Rosa Brooks’ (Rosa Brooks miniature dwarf bearded iris) in the Rutledge Conifer Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 18
Candy colored tulips on the Espalier Wall in the Koehn Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Magnolia x loebneri ‘Encore’ (Encore magnolia) in the Koehn Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Ostrya virginiana (ironwood) flowering in the Meredith Cafe Terrace on April 20. Photo by Kelly Norris
Narcissus ‘Katie Heath’ (Katie Heath daffodil) flowering in the Koehn Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Salix alba (weeping willow) leafing out along the water garden edge. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 16
Uvularia grandiflora (merrywort) flowering in the hillside garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 20
Iris ‘Alpine Lake’ (Alpine Lake miniature dwarf bearded iris) in the Rutledge Conifer Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 20
Sign wall tulips in the EMC Insurance Companies Entry Garden. Photo by Kelly Norris, April 20 (2)
March 2019
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Our rare jade vine had plenty of inflorescences this month, demanding attention with its gorgeous turquoise hue.
A closer look at the unique Strongylodon macrobotrys (jade vine) flowers.
These beautiful lilac-colored crocus flowers signaled spring's welcome beginning this month.
Agave desmettiana inflorescence in the conservatory.
An Albuca spiralis flower in an early stage of bloom.
These bright orange Asclepias curassavica flowers are small but striking in the conservatory.
This Pachystachys lutea (golden shrimp plant) flowered beautifully this month in the conservatory.
Another stage of Justicia brandegeeana flowers in bloom.
These blue irises brought the first signs of spring to the Garden.
These white iris flowers added cheerful pops of yellow to the Dorothy and Max Rutledge Conifer Garden in early spring.
The conservatory landscape looked especially striking with numerous shades of green and accents of pink this month.
Native to southern India, this Thunbergia mysorensis (Indian clock vine) is blooming now in our Gardeners Show House.
The conservatory greenery provided a tranquil view from the waterfall bridge.
Bright orange and pink hibiscus flowers brought vibrant color to the Gardeners Show House in March.
Along the edge of the conservatory, these small pineapples can be found growing from terra cotta containers.
These delicate white and pink flowers bloomed from a scented geranium plant in the Gardeners Show House.
This variegated bougainvillea plant attracts attention with intricate leaf detail in the conservatory.
These blooming canna flowers added classic pastel shades to the bright conservatory landscape.
February 2019
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This colorful Abutilon ‘Souvenir de Bonn’ unfolds beautifully in the sunlight.
Take a seat in this cozy corner of the Gardeners Show House for a relaxing break.
Alpinia formosana flowers vibrantly among the lush conservatory greens.
Gardening inspiration extends high and low in the Gardeners Show House.
Artful patterns and splashes of indigo bring this Neomarica iris to life.
Asclepias curassavica ‘Silky Gold’ shows off its warm color in the conservatory.
Cardinals guard blooms in a spike formation, adding even more interest to its vibrant flowers.
Even in winter, the conservatory pond comes alive with aquatic plants and fish.
Bougainvillea ‘Raspberry Ice’ grows dainty white blooms and leaves that appear painted.
Sunlight filters beautifully through this blooming Louteridium flower.
Climb to the top of the waterfall to see Bougainvillea ‘Raspberry Ice’ up close.
The calla lily enchants conservatory visitors with its classic beauty.
This camellia flower adds layers of red to this bed of green.
Take a walk through the tropical fronds to the North Gallery and find nature photography on display.
Costus stenophyllus (bamboo ginger) gracefully rises from the conservatory soil.
Jade vine colors the balcony stairway outside the garden commons.
This giant crinum lily elegantly unfolds with shades of pink and magenta in the conservatory.
These Dendrobium atroviolaceum orchids stun with their colorful, spotted appearance.
This bright orange hibiscus catches visitors' attention in the Gardeners Show House.
These leafy container plants thrive on display at the conservatory entrance.
Relax in the Gardeners Show House surrounded by orchids, amaryliis and leafy greens.
A detailed look at an Epidendrum 'Neon Valley' mid-bloom.
A predominantly green conservatory landscape, with pops of orange, pink and purple.
Bright yellow jessamine flowers pop against deep green conservatory leaves.
Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant) flowers with this mesmerizing, patterned bloom.
Nepenthes pitcher plants in a hanging tree basket.
Paphiopedilum Bulldog in full bloom inside the Gardeners Show House.
Our royal palm towers above the conservatory balcony.
January 2019
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A view near the top of the conservatory with Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice' accenting the frame.
Hippeastrum 'Rapido' stuns viewers with its deep scarlet red bloom.
Monstera deliciosa (swiss cheese plant) casting shadows in the conservatory.
Allamanda schottii (bush allamanda) captures visitors' attention along the conservatory path.
The Hippeastrum 'Flamenco Queen' blooming with notable colors and markings in the conservatory.
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora (blue ginger) flowering vibrantly in the conservatory.
Hippeastrum 'Gervase' stands tall with a beautiful gradient of pinks in the Gardeners Showhouse.
Medinilla myriantha (malaysian orchid) adding a pop of pink to a group of greens.
Oncidium Twinkle 'Fantasy' provides delightful container plant inspiration in the Gardeners Showhouse.
Hippeastrum 'Denver' (Denver amaryllis) is a simple but classic bloom.
Paphiopedilum victoria-regina stuns viewers while blooming in the Gardeners Showhouse.
Portea 'Jungles' is striking in the Gardeners Showhouse.
Sanchezia speciosa (shrubby white vein) mesmerizes with its stark leaf outlines.
A pop of red in the conservatory from the Hippeastrum 'Samba' (Samba amaryllis).
Conservatory container featuring Bergenia 'Green Monster'.
A conservatory container montage featuring Cycas revoluta (sago palm), Neoregelia 'Tango Mango', Asystasia gangetica 'You're So Vein' and Plectranthus sp. (coleus).
Hippeastrum 'Naranja' adds a punch of orange among green fronds.
Aechmea 'Blue Tango' commands attention with bright pinks and purples near the conservatory entrance.
A curated container montage on the conservatory balcony featuring Mangave and 'Baby Star' amaryllis.
Hippeastrum 'Samba' (Samba amaryllis) in full bloom inside the conservatory.
A grouping of Pelargonium sp. (scented geranium), Schlumbergera sp. (christmas cactus) and Kalanchoe sp. in the Gardeners Showhouse.
December 2018
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Amaryllis everywhere! in the conservatory, Dec. 14. Photo by Kelly Norris.
Amaryllis everywhere! in the conservatory, Dec. 14 to the right of the entrance. Photo by Kelly Norris
Begonia 'Canary Wings' (Canary Wings begonia) in the Gardeners Show House. Photo by Kelly Norris.
Colorful foliage and amaryllis abound in the conservatory throughout the holiday season. Photo by Kelly Norris.
Hippeastrum 'Amadeus' (Amadeus amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris.
Hippeastrum 'Amalfi' (Amalfi amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Charisma' (Charisma amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Denver' (Denver amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Flamenco Queen' (Flamenco Queen amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Hercules' (Hercules amaryllis) in the conservatory, December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Magic Green' (Magic Green amaryllis) in the conservatory on December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Magic Green' (Magic Green amaryllis) inside the entrance to the conservatory on December 14. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Mandela' (Mandela amaryllis) in the conservatory, November 24. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Pink Surprise' (Pink Surprise amaryllis) in the Gardeners Show House. Photo by Kelly Norris
Hippeastrum 'Red Sovereign' (Red Sovereign amaryllis) showing off the in the conservatory. Photo by Kelly Norris.
Look for eclectic, tropical container gardens throughout the conservatory featuring amaryllis (Hippeastrum) and other season holiday favorites. Photo by Kelly Norris
Neoreglia 'Cookie' (Cookie bromeliad). Photo by Kelly Norris.
The Gardeners Show House shines during the holiday season. Photo by Kelly Norris.
November 2018