The magnificent grove of Bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)
on the Knolls is beginning to bloom.
Japanese iris are past peak bloom in Seiwa-En, the Japanese Garden and
the Goodman Iris Garden, but many are still showy.
Roses in both the Gladney and Lehmann Rose Gardens are at the peak of
spring bloom.
The heady aroma of Gardenia (Gardenia augusta) fills the
Shoenberg Temperate House. Hydrangeas are particularly showy,
especially the Lacecap hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla
'Mariesii').
The rich fragrance of Confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum
jasminoides) wafts through the Linnean House. The large, colorful
foliage of Rex begonias and bright flowers of Impatiens (Impatiens
'Tempo Series') border the walkway.