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Snowdrops and winter aconite have returned and are looking lovely. 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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You can also see many lovely snow crocuses and some early reticulated iris.
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Helleborus hybrids and some Lenten roses are in flower and sharp eyes may spot some early striped squill.
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The camellias continue at 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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The jasmine is still just beginning to flower.
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Witch-hazels are starting to open again. There is a nice showing of x intermedia hybrids as well as Chinese witch-hazels.
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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-hazel, 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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