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Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants in Bloom
AT A GLANCE
JANUARY 28, 2000 - FEBRUARY 03, 2000
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The camellias are very showy in the Linnean House, accompanied by the rich
scent of the Fragrant olive trees (Osmanthus fragrans). Colorful
cyclamen and Fairy primroses (Primula malacoides) decorate the beds
below the camellia trees. Peak camellia bloom occurs in mid to late February.
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The Australian Cootamundra wattle tree (Acacia baileyana) is in full
glorious bloom in the Shoenberg Temperate House. Smell the sweet
fragrance of the Winter daphne (Daphne odora 'Variegata') and the
Paperbush (Edgeworthia papyrifera). The flowers of the Arrowwood
(Viburnum suspensum) have a spicy aroma.
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The bridge in the Climatron is a great spot to view the showy Red powderpuff
tree (Calliandra haematocephala). The red Clerodendron
(Clerodendrum splendens) on the bluff overlooking the fallen log
exhibit is outstanding.
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Flower and seed heads of ornamental grasses throughout the grounds are
showy. The many specimens in the Kemper Flower Border provides a unique
opportunity to compare different species and cultivars for winter effect.
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Fruits of many hollies throughout the grounds are still showy.
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On mild sunny days, it only takes a few open flowers of the fragrant Winter
honeysuckle bush (Lonicera fragrantissima) to perfume the air.
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