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Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants in Bloom

AT A GLANCE

May 12, 2000 - May 18, 2000

• Roses in both the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens are near the peak of spring bloom. Especially noteworthy is Rosa 'Doubloons', a magnificent large-flowered climber arching over the arbor in the Gladney Garden.

• Iris are at peak bloom in the Goodman Iris Garden.

• Rhododendrons are just past peak bloom, but most are still showy.

• The Shoenberg Temperate House is filled with the heady scent of Spanish broom (Spartium junceum). The tiled Moorish Garden is particularly showy right now, featuring the bright coral blossoms of geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum 'Showcase Bright Coral') and colorful coleus.

• The rich fragrance of Confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) wafts through the Linnean House. The bright yellow flower spikes of the Canary Island broom (Genista canariensis) surround the central water feature.

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