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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  • Snowdrop

    The small, fragrant, nodding white flowers of snowdrops are a welcome sight in February.  These small bulbs naturalize in woodland gardens with rich, moist soil.  Native to the eastern Mediterranean region and southern Ukraine, these perennials combine well with winter-aconite and witch-hazels

  • Moth Orchid

    Each orchid orb spans four feet in diameter and features 75 orchids. To create these orbs, our horticulturists layer wet sphagnum moss and Phalaenopsis orchids in rows along custom-built metal forms.

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.