Explore Longwood Gardens

Floral baskets hang over tall spikes of blue flowers in a sun-bright glasshouse.
Holden Barnes

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
    looking through fall leaves to the canopy cathedral treehouse

    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
    close up of orange Clivia Miniata with green and yellow center

    Our Plants

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

  • Our Science
    A person holds a small vial with plant material inside in a lab

    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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  • Oriental Hybrid Lily

    Lilium ‘Firebolt’ Burgundy is a striking Asiatic lily that captivates with its intense, rich deep burgundy color and bold presence. Asiatic lilies are among the earliest-blooming and most widely grown lilies, valued for their bold colors, strong stems, and reliable performance. They originate from several species native to Asia, particularly Japan, China, and parts of Siberia, where they evolved in diverse climates, contributing to their notable cold hardiness and adaptability. Usually lightly scented or fragrance-free, Asiatic lilies were among the first lilies to be extensively hybridized, resulting in a wide color range. Their ease of cultivation, upward- or outward-facing blooms, and long vase life have made them especially important in both home gardens and the global cut-flower industry.

  • Velvet Groundsel

    Roldana petasitis, is a member of the Asteraceae family, a large and diverse family that includes daisies, sunflowers, asters, and chrysanthemums. Native to Central America, it naturally blooms in the late fall through winter, producing clusters of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.  Besides its prolific flower show, it is also valued for its large, velvety leaves and impressive size, and is a structural force in our Winter Wonder display!