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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  • Scarlet Rose Mallow

    Scarlet Rose Mallow also known as Texas Star Hibiscus, is a striking native perennial prized for its bold, star-shaped scarlet red flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall. Towering up to 6–8 feet tall, it adds dramatic height and color to pond edges, and moist borders. This heat-loving plant is a favorite among pollinators, especially hummingbirds and large butterflies, drawn to its vivid blooms. Its flowers also attract bees. Despite its exotic appearance, Scarlet Rose Mallow is easy to grow making it a stunning and ecologically beneficial addition to native plant gardens. 

  • Santa Cruz Water-platter

    Young water-platter leaves emerge from the water as a green roll of prickle and soon transform into large, floating plates with an upturned rim.  Victoria platters grow at an astonishing rate. At maturity, the leaf can reach diameters of six feet and can support more than 80 pounds of evenly-distributed weight. Water-platters flower for two nights.  The first night flower is white and fragrant, while the second night flower is pink.
     

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.