Explore Longwood Gardens

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Becca Mathias

Longwood Gardens, one of America’s quintessential landscapes, is a place of ever-changing seasonal beauty, handcrafted feats of horticultural wonder, and an awe-inspiring collection of the most beautiful plants from around the globe. 

From our humble beginnings as a Quaker farmstead and arboretum, to Pierre S. du Pont’s forward-thinking stewardship, to today’s collection of renowned landscape designers, horticulturists, and architects, our great garden of the world evolves and emerges again and again.

Through Longwood Gardens and its program of outstanding horticultural display, every visitor to the Gardens has the opportunity to gain, culturally and spiritually, a better peace of mind.

Russell J. Seibert, Longwood’s first director

Explore nearly 200 acres of lush, formal gardens, open meadows, and winding paths to breathtaking Brandywine Valley vistas. Together, mesmerizing displays, feats of engineering, and science-based research and conservation work harmoniously toward the overarching goal to unite and inspire our guests in appreciation of beauty—as only Longwood can. 

Explore Our Gardens

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  • Our Districts
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    Our Districts

    Explore nearly 200 acres of lush, formal gardens, open meadows, and winding paths.

  • Our Seasons

    Our Seasons

    We honor the four seasons with five unique Longwood seasons, celebrating the bounty of our gardens throughout the cycles of renewal, growth, and ever-evolving splendor. 

  • Our Plants
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    Our Plants

    Explore over 10,000 species and varieties of plants, representing 200 different plant families. 

  • Our Science
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    Our Science

    Our scientific work lays the groundwork for discoveries that expand our understanding of the natural world and help perpetuate and celebrate its beauty for generations to come.

What's in Bloom

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  • Blue Amaryllis

    Worsleya procera, commonly known as the blue amaryllis and often called the "Empress of Brazil", is one of the rarest and most spectacular flowering bulbs in cultivation. Endemic to a small region of the granite mountains near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it grows in rock crevices where water drains quickly but humidity remains high. Its flower stalks can reach more than 5 feet in height, topped with striking violet-blue blooms, an exceptionally rare color among amaryllis relatives. Coveted by collectors for its beauty and exacting cultural requirements, the blue amaryllis offers visitors to Longwood a rare opportunity to experience this extraordinary species and the remarkable adaptations that allow it to thrive in such a challenging habitat.  

  • Hardy Waterlily

    A stunning hardy waterlily known for its exceptionally vibrant, lemon-yellow blooms, the brightest among hardy yellow varieties. It was named after waterlily expert Joey Tomocik of the Denver Botanic Gardens, this cultivar has become a favorite in water gardens worldwide for its long flowering season and robust performance. Its cup-shaped flowers float elegantly above the water surface, often blooming well into autumn.  ‘Joey Tomocik’ was once featured in the famous Monet-inspired water garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens, reflecting its artistic beauty and botanical pedigree!