chanticleer_logo

Week of October 7, 2011

Dahlia 'David Howard'

Dahlia 'David Howard', a double with purple-black foliage is in it's glory in The Tennis Court Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Callihroe involucrata

Callihroe involucrata about to unfurl it's papery petals in The Gravel Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper

Greenhouse progress from a different view.

Photo by Bryan Christ
Cut Flower Garden

Early morning light in the Cut Flower Garden illuminates Helianthus , Cosmos, Ageratum, Celosia and Ipomoea.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Abelmoschus manihot

Abelmoschus manihot, a realative of okra in The Pond Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Chanticleer House Garden

Foliage color and textrue combine to form an intricate tapestry at The Chanticleer House Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Salvia confertiflora

Salvia confertiflora, a non hardy perennial sage, might attract some late hummingbirds to The Tennis Court Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light'

Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light', Perennial swamp sunflower, opens in October near the pond.

Photo by Lisa Roper
Stone faces

Stone faces emerge from the water in the Ruin Garden.

Photo by Lisa Roper

Greenhouse Construction

Previous Weeks

What's in Bloom - 2010 Season

Take a look at last seasons Highlights to help plan your visit this season...

Opening Times

Wednesday - Sunday


10am - 5pm

Parking reservations required until
3pm Saturdays & Sundays; Reservations are not required Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas. We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.

End of Season


We are open until Sunday,
November 5, 2023 and reopen Wednesday,
March 27, 2024.

2023 Season Pass


Chanticleer’s 2023 Season Pass is available for purchase.
Purchase a 2023 Season Pass, good through November 5, 2023.

Early Saturdays in 2023


We open at 8:00am on October 7 and November 4.
Regular admission fees apply and parking reservations are required.

House and Garden Tours


Held every Friday and Saturday at 11am.
Learn more and register here.

Garden Highlights Tour


Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
Learn more and register here.

News & Events

Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer


Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on October 21.
Registration is required.

24th Annual Chanticleer Lecture:
From Flowers to Vases with Frances Palmer


October 8, 2pm
Winsor Room, Radnor Memorial Library
Register here.

Chanticleer Gardeners Share Fall Workshop: Seasonal Gardening Tasks, Plant Selection, and Dividing Bulbs


October 16 & 17, 9am-4pm
Register here.

Guided Tour: Philadelphia Main Line Estates


October 18, 9:30am-3:30pm
Register here.

Perennial Plant Conference


Join the 2023 Perennial Plant Conference virtually or in-person at the
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College.
Friday, October 20, 2023.
Register now.

Chanticleer Emails


Stay current - Sign up

All Vaccinated!


We’re pleased all Chanticleer staff and volunteers are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Chanticleer In the News


High praise from 6ABC, WNEP, and The New York Times.

Social Media

facebook Instagram Youtube

Friends

gpg