Our Plants

The plants and trees of Longwood, with the allure of their ephemeral beauty, bring us together to experience a spectacular ensemble of gardens and landscapes.

When we visit, we are united by the memories we share, by the stunning surroundings, and by the living network that is here for everyone to enjoy. 

What's in Bloom

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  • Bird-of-paradise

    An evergreen perennial with red-edged, banana-like leaves, bird-of-paradise blooms intermittently from summer through to winter. The flowers resemble the head of the crowned crane, hence the common name, crane flower in its native South Africa.  It is named in honor of Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, with the specific epithet reginae meaning ‘of the queen’. The plant can be grown from seeds or division, prefers a loamy soil, and is well adapted to full sun.

  • Rice Flower

    Pink Rice Flower is a small evergreen shrub that prefers full sun or light shade and has narrow green leaves. This plant produces clusters of small fragrant pink, white, or cream-colored flowers that smell similar to rosemary or honey. These sweetly scented blooms attract bees and other pollinators, adding to its charm. It is often found in coastal regions and areas with sandy soils. 
     

Discover Iconic Plants

Blooms in Action

Watch this stunning collection of time-lapse images of some of our iconic plants coming into bloom, captured by former research intern Ty Seely.

Camellia Breeding Process

Learn about the goals and process of our camellia breeding program.

Sensational Sprout

See our titan arum’s amazing transformation in this timelapse video.

A Fine Vine: Clematis

Join Jeff Jabco, an instructor in our Continuing Education program, as he showcases the top five Clematis in this year’s International Trial.

Everything’s Coming up Roses

Enjoy a walk through our Rose Arbor, showcasing the vibrant pink Rosa ‘American Pillar’.

Pierre’s Poplar

Meet one of the tallest trees at Longwood Gardens—and get a bird’s eye view as Longwood’s Arborists attempt to measure this champion tree.