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Snowdrops and winter aconite have returned. You can view snowdrops in the Mausoleum area as well as several other locations around the garden. Some winter aconite can be seen in the Heckman Bulb Garden.
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The camellias continue near peak in the Linnean House. They are not to be missed.
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You can also enjoy cyclamens, primroses, and the fragrant olive.
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There are also some striking amaryllis and the jasmine is just beginning to flower.
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In the Temperate House enjoy Clanwilliam daisy, flowering maple, and paperbush.
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Don't miss the lovely wax flower, the cowslips, and the cyclamens.
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Also take note of the lovely African daisy, winter daphne, and geraniums.
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You can also enjoy several floral treats in the Climatron while you warm up. You can enjoy bauhinia and some lovely heliconias.
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Hong Kong orchid tree Bauhinia x blakeana
(lf)
Climatron
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Also of note is the fruit pod on the chocolate plant and the bush clock vine.
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Chocolate nut tree Theobroma cacao
(lf)
Climatron
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Bush clock vine Thunbergia erecta
(lf)
Climatron
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Other sights to see are the banana and papaya plants with fruit, the powerpuff tree, and of course orchids.
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Powder puff tree Calliandra haematocephala
(lf)
Climatron
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Witch-hazels are starting to open again. There will be a nice showing of x intermedia hybrids as well as Chinese witch-hazels.
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