Explore Longwood Gardens

View down the length of a brick walk bordered by colorful beds of late summer flowers, leading to a central fountain in the distance.
Amy Simon Berg

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
    A stone path winds through a lush room of colorful plants with a hanging light above

    Our Districts

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

  • Our Seasons
    An old stone farmhouse with red shutters sits in the left background, fronted by yellow meadow flowers and foliage.

    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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  • Smooth Aster

    ‘Bluebird’ is a native aster selection from Mt. Cuba Center that offers violet-blue flowers in abundance on 3-foot stems.  Asters are late blooming perennials that attract pollinators and bring color to the garden in autumn.  Discover other native species of asters in bloom throughout the outdoor gardens!  

  • Decorative Mum

    Another sure sign of autumn is the arrival of Chrysanthemum × morifolium along Flower Garden Walk and in the Idea Garden. Commonly known as garden mums, these hybrids are valued for their abundant flowers and remarkable diversity of colors, forms, and sizes. Their appearance in the outdoor gardens offers a colorful preview of the artistry and horticultural traditions celebrated during Longwood’s upcoming Chrysanthemum Festival.