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East Conservatory

About this Indoor Garden

Offering grand views and tranquil, intimate spaces under a half acre of glass, the East Conservatory encourages guests to linger and explore.

Unique permanent collections provide beautiful texture and a backdrop for dramatic seasonal displays that drape this Garden in an ever-changing palette of colors. A meandering central water feature made up of waterfalls, pools, and fountains adds sound and motion to this dynamic Garden.  

History of this Garden

The East Conservatory was completed in 1973 and replaced the 1928 Azalea House. Plagued by poor ventilation and leaks throughout its history, the garden was redesigned and the structure’s roof was replaced in 2006 with a ridge-and-furrow roof in keeping with the traditional architecture of the adjacent Exhibition Hall and Orangery.     

Bloom Highlights

Foxglove

Foxglove of all colors can be seen throughtout the Garden adding vertical accents to our spring beds and borders. 

Winterberry Holly

This deciduous holly, native to eastern North America, adds color and interest to the late fall and winter garden.  Stems of the fruit, which can persist throughout the winter, can be cut and used in holiday arrangements.

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