Christmas Display
November 25, 2010 to January 9, 2011
New surprises, 500,000 outdoor lights and holiday magic await you during Longwood's incomparable Christmas display. Enjoy Dazzling trees, seasonal concerts, and the Music Room hosts a special, themed holiday display.
Thousands of poinsettias accented with amaryllis, artemesia, begonias, cyclamen, hybrid lilies, kalanchoes, paperwhites, red berried plants and many other flowers flourish inside acres of heated glass conservatories. Living wreaths, swags and live floral trees adorn rooms throughout the Conservatory.
Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.
Horticultural highlights this season:
General Indoor Highlights
- Amaryllis
- Begonias
- Calla-lily (Zantedeschia)
- Coleus (Solenostemon)
- Cyclamen coum (Cyclamencoum)
- Euphorbias
- Heaths (Erica)
- Heathers (Calluna)
- Lilies
- Narcissus
- Orchids
- Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
- Primroses (Primula)
- Red Stem Dogwoods (Cornus stolonifera)
- Roses
- Winterberry Hollies (Ilex verticillata)
General Outdoor Highlights
- Topiaries
- Conifers
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
through November 21, 2010
Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance, an interactive exhibition that explores the art, science and mystery of fragrance.
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Summer Concert Series
This summer, experience the very best in performing arts at Longwood Gardens! Most performances are free with Gardens admission.
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Fireworks & Fountains
Last Show of the Season: September 5!
Get ready for an evening of oohs and ahhs, as Longwood presents spectacular Fireworks & Fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable.
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