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Pansies and violas flower until severe cold arrives. Additional flowering occurs sporadically during mild winter spells. Well-rooted plants will begin to grow and flower heavily again with the arrival of spring.
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Pansies Viola x wittrockiana 'Clear Sky True Blue, Primrose, Orange and White'
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The fragrant vernal or Ozark witchhazel (Hamamelis vernalis) blooms on warm, sunny days.
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Fruits of the winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) are persistent and showy until eaten by wildlife. Especially noteworthy are the clump (I. verticillata 'Afterglow') by the statue of Henry Shaw by Tower Grove House, and the hedges (I. verticillata 'Red Sprite') in the Kemper Bird Garden.
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Camellias begin their winter show in the Linnean House, building toward peak bloom in mid to late February. Cyclamen and Rex begonias brighten the beds beneath the camellia trees.
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The sweet aroma of the Fragrant olive trees (Osmanthus fragrans) wafts throughout the house.
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It may be winter outside, but spring begins in the Shoenberg Temperate House in January. Come smell the incredible sweet fragrance of the winter daphne (Daphne odora 'Marginata') and enjoy the fuzzy yellow blossoms of the Australian Cootamundra wattle (Acacia baileyana).
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The tiled Moorish Garden features seasonal annuals, roses, and cyclamen.
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Snowdrops begin blooming in the Mausoleum, English Woodland, and the Kemper Bird Gardens.
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Flowering apricot trees (Prunus mume) bloom sporadically in the Chinese Garden after mild winter spells.
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On cold January days many floral treats await you in the Climatron. It is an oasis of beauty and warmth. You will always find orchids to enjoy as well as other season bloomers such as angel trumpet and powder puffs. The Climatron always has many lovely plants and flowers to enjoy every month of the year.
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Powder puff tree Calliandra haematocephala
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January walks around the Garden will reward you with many picturesque views, interesting branch structures, and trees with attractive bark.
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Amur cork tree Phellodendron amurense
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Another obvious destination is the Japanese Garden where the flower of winter - snow - can result in spectacular landscapes.
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