Spring is nearing its peak in the Shoenberg Temperate House. The walled
Moorish garden features the fragrant blooms of Hyacinths (Hyacinthus
orientalis), bright yellow Daffodils (Narcissus 'King Alfred')
and bright violet Cyclamen (Cyclamen 'Sierra Purple'). Look
upstairs for the unusual Pocketbook flowers (Calceolaria 'Anytime
Mix').
The camellia trees are just past their peak of bloom, but are still
spectacular in the Linnean House. Smell the sweet aroma of Jasmine
(Jasminum polyanthemum) and the Fragrant olive trees (Osmanthus
fragrans). Cyclamen and fairy primrose (Primula malacoides)
brighten the beds beneath the camellias.
Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) and Crocus are now blooming in many
locations on the ground, and Winter aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is
blooming in the English Woodland Garden. These are welcome signs of
seasonal change and remind us that winter will soon begin to loosen its grip.
Witchhazels are blooming in many locations on the grounds. The sweet
fragrance of their flowers is most noticeable on warm, sunny days.
The Orchid tree (Bauhinia x blakeana), Powderpuff tree
(Calliandra haematocephala) and the Glorybower vine (Clerodendrum
splendens) in the Climatron® are showy.
Pansy flowers will continue to be produced on a sporadic basis during
mild spells in winter and the well-established plants will resume heavy
bloom in the spring.
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