Week of July 15, 2011

The green mantle on the Sun Porch.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Kniphofia sp. near the Spring House burns cool.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Vriesea imperialis, a bromeliad, welcomes visitors as they approach the Visitor Pavillion.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Water beads like mercury on the lotus leaves.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Lilium 'Yelloween' and Lilium 'Red Hot' (which is more of a pink color) reach for the sun at the ruin.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Cornus 'Silver and Gold' s variegated foliage near the ponds.
Photo by Joe Henderson

The gold and green color of Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold' and the blue foliage of Crambe maritima compliment each other on the Long Border.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Phlox 'Delta Snow' at the ponds.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Hydrangea aspera blooms in the Asian Woods.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Mistaken for Queen Anne's lace, Euphorbia corolata in the bog.
Photo by Joe Henderson

Ananas comosus var. variegatus, Phygelius aequalis [Croftway Purple Prince], and Gomphrena 'Fireworks' in a container by the Visitor Pavillion.
Photo by Lisa Roper

Crocosmia 'Lucifer' and Lilium lancifolium mingle in the Tennis Court Garden.
Photo by Lisa Roper
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 are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.
Friday Evenings
The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas, except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
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