Signature Plants

Longwood’s Show Stoppers

Like any great production, we have a few select plants that are unanimously considered the “stars of the show.” While these signature plants each possess their own special “talent,” they all draw guests from around the country and the world at certain times of the year.

Blue-poppies

Once considered a myth, blue-poppies are alive and thriving today at Longwood Gardens.

Cannas

At Longwood, cannas provide critical height in the borders and in the Conservatory.

Chrysanthemums

Creating our specialty chrysanthemum forms is a year-long process that takes patience and time.

Cinerarias

For many years, ‘Cornflower Blue’ cineraria has been a traditional crop in the late winter/early spring displays.

Clivias

Beautiful blossoms add bursts of color to our East Conservatory from late winter into spring.

Poinsettias

Our tree-form poinsettias can reach heights of seven feet with heads measuring five feet in diameter.