What's in Bloom

With 11,000 different types of plants both indoors and out, Longwood Gardens is the world’s premiere horticulture showplace. Select below to see what's in bloom this season or the horticultural highlights during the previous 12 months.

Download a pdf of this week's indoor garden highlights  
Now with pictures!

Download a pdf of this week's outdoor garden highlights 
Now with pictures!

Follow the links below to see a general overview of what's blooming in each of Longwood's seasons

Chrysanthemum Festival

Beginning October 19

Experience our spectacular show of exhibition chrysanthemums. Unique forms, including butterflies, spirals and our largest thousand bloom chrysanthemum ever adorn the Conservatory.


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Timed Tickets for Christmas Display and Ice Skating Shows on sale now

Let your imagination embark on a magical journey through a Christmas wonderland at Longwood. Watch renowned ice skaters perform in a fairy-tale setting.


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Open Air Theatre Fountains

Autumn shows through Nov. 22

The Open Air Theatre fountains come alive with musical fountain shows daily! Enjoy 5-minute shows every hour on the hour, from 10:00 am until one hour before Gardens close.


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Yuletide Buffet

December 20–23 & 26–31; 3:00–8:00 pm

Join friends and family at this sumptuous holiday feast! The menu includes a variety of meats, vegetables, soup, rolls, desserts and beverages.


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What's in Bloom

A team of Longwood Volunteers gathers horticultural highlights from the Outdoor Gardens and Conservatory. Download a pdf of their top picks for the week, including photos and locations.


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Read Longwood's Blog

Learn more about what goes on behind-the-scenes at Longwood with our new blog, Longwood Gardens: Behind the Plants. Don't miss what our staff are saying about some of our most popular areas of the Gardens.


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