MBG Plants in Bloom: at a Glance

Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants in Bloom

The camellias continue to be very showy in the Linnean House. The heady aroma of jasmine (Jasminum polyanthemum) and Fragrant olive (Osmanthus fragrans) fills the house. The beds are decorated with dainty Fairy primroses (Primula malacoides ‘Prima series’) and Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum ‘Concerto Cordelia).
The rich and vibrant colors of spring are in full bloom in the Shoenberg Temperate House. Brilliant magenta African daisies (Osteospermum hybrid ‘Wildside’) cascade over the rocks along the stairs. The tiled Moorish Garden is an oasis featuring daffodils (Narcissus ‘Marieke’), hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Atlantic’) and German primrose (Primula obconica ‘Libre series’).
Witchhazels are flowering in many locations on the grounds. Specimens of Ozark (Hamamelis vernalis) and Hybrid (Hamamelis x intermedia) species and cultivars can be found in the English Woodland, Jenkins Daylily and Japanese gardens.
Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are blooming in many gardens. Large drifts can be found in the Mausoleum, English Woodland, Hosta Walk, and Kemper Bird gardens.
Drifts of early crocus are blooming in the Jenkins Daylily and Lopata Azalea and Rhododendron Garden.
Pansies may look a bit worn for the remainder of winter, but their well-established root systems will push out vigorous new growth and flowers as soon as conditions allow.

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