April Bloom Update

What’s in Bloom for early April!

A fairly uncommon shrub is now in bloom, Abeliophyllum distichum, also known as white forsythia.  It has pretty delicate pink flowers and is not related at all to forsythias but in the olive family.

Daffodils can be found at the Park entrance on Route 35 and scattered in the woods around the park.

The Magnolia collection is starting to bloom. First to bloom is the star magnolia, Magnolia stellata. Next the saucer magnolias in deep pink. Lastly the unusual yellow magnolias.

Bulbs are found everywhere in the garden! Iris ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ can be found under a tree in the azalea garden, Tommy crocuses (Crocus tommasinianus) can be found along the synoptic border paths and the Kiosk entrance.  Look for them to bloom in the lawn under the swamp oak next to the main house.

Witchhazels are still in bloom and coming soon will be Corylopsis. They have yellow flowers in a small chandelier!

Hellebores (Lenten rose) are still blooming in the synoptic border.

Mid-April

Hellebores and daffodils are continuing to bloom around the park.

An unusual fall planted bulb, Fritillaria, is in bloom in yellow, orange and red. Find them in the memorial gardens and around the conservatory.

The katsura tree in front of the main house is in bloom. Flowers are small and pink.

Minor bulbs like glory of the snow and snowdrops are showing in the street tree circles. 

Heaths (Erica cultivars) which bloom in late winter have their pink flowers.

Early deciduous azaleas can be found in our azalea garden. Flowers can be seen from the lawn!