Pennsylvania Galleries

Tulips at Longwood Gardens - 20 Apr 2013 : Tulip Flowers - Longwood Flower Gardens **** GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES **** The night before I arrived at "Longwood Gardens", we received a good drenching of rain throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Needless to say a lot of the flowers the next morning were soaked and pushed down by the wind and rain. Some of the outdoor tulips and other flowers have not fully sprouted or blossomed due to the cold weather from the past week, I would imagine this coming weekend everything should be completely opened and full of color. Enjoy!

Tulips at Longwood Gardens - 20 Apr 2013

Tulip Flowers - Longwood Flower Gardens **** GALLERY IS A WORK IN PRO ...

Updated: Apr 23, 2013 6:53pm PST

Poppies at Longwood Gardens - 17 Mar 2013 : Poppies at Longwood Gardens - Longwood Flower Gardens Longwood Gardens had posted where they had one of their most popular flowers the "Poppies" on display. Which is a very limited showing of just a few weeks and the colors were just amazing! The "Orchids" were coming to an end, to be replaced with a limited display of the various colorful "Oriental Lilies", which are the next flower display scheduled to take place at the Gardens. Enjoy!

Poppies at Longwood Gardens - 17 Mar 2013

Poppies at Longwood Gardens - Longwood Flower Gardens Longwood Garden ...

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 6:39am PST

Orchids at Longwood Flower Gardens - 03 Mar 2013 : Orchid Extravaganza - Longwood Flower Gardens **** GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES **** Finally made it up to Longwood Flower Gardens to capture some beautiful color from the various Orchids on display throughout the DuPont greenhouse conservatory. I followed my Daughter while walking thru the "Indoor Childrens Gardens" for the first time, admiring the waterfalls, a Chinese Dragon banister, Mom and baby chicks, a peacock, pelican and fishes just to name a few. It was quite the sight taking in all the color and artistry with the "Orchid Archway" on display sitting in front of the Main Conservatory reflecting pool, another momnent of Mother Nature at her finest. Enjoy!

Orchids at Longwood Flower Gardens - 03 Mar 2013

Orchid Extravaganza - Longwood Flower Gardens **** GALLERY IS A WOR ...

Updated: Mar 07, 2013 2:51am PST

Longwood Gardens Christmas Display - 28 Dec 2012 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Christmas Display **** GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS **** The DuPont family sure did know how to party; and this year, the Longwood Gardens’ Christmas theme celebrates its founder Pierre S du Pont. Mr. du Pont and wife Alice began a holiday tradition of hosting extravagant parties for employees and their families. The holiday celebrations included spectacular Christmas trees, music, as well as presents. This year, the Longwood Gardens conservatory displays the founder’s decadent holiday table with 48 place settings fit for a king, and reminiscent of the du Pont’s elaborate holiday parties. The red and white table setting boasts white holiday lights among white twigs centerpieces, surrounded by glowing white candles, white orchids, and a present on each place setting. The entire dinner party is surrounded by large towering trees, holly berry bushes covered with red berries, Poinsettia, and red Anthurium. Holiday Table Setting for 48 guests. After dinner, the holiday party moves into the du Pont’s Music room; and in keeping with the “Star Laden” Christmas theme, you’ll find antique telescopes, star decorations, and a large and very decorated 18’ Fraser fir Christmas tree that holds 1000 Christmas bulbs and 3330 led lights. The music room is composed of stately walnut and silk paneled walls, a teak floor, grand fireplace, and elaborate plaster ceiling. This room originally housed the first organ console and one of Pierre du Pont’s two Steinway concert grand pianos. And when the party’s over, you can exit through foyer into the decked halls and back to the indoor gardens. This is how Pierre and Alice du Pont celebrated Christmas!

Longwood Gardens Christmas Display - 28 Dec 2012

Longwood Flower Gardens - Christmas Display **** GALLERY IS A WORK ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2012 12:15pm PST

Longwood Gardens - 11 Nov 2012 : Longwood Gardens - Chrysanthemum Festival

Longwood Gardens - 11 Nov 2012

Longwood Gardens - Chrysanthemum Festival

Updated: Nov 13, 2012 4:48am PST

Longwood Gardens - 19 Aug 12 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Light Illumination Display **** GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS MORE PHOTOS TO STILL PROCESS CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES **** Enjoying a mostly cloudy overcast kind of day at Longwood Flower Gardens trying my best to capture some color inside and outside of the Conservatory. Starting with the side entrance of the East Conservatory Plaza, Exhibition Hall, Main Conservatory, Orangery, Main Fountain Garden, ending with the Idea Garden for some outdoor flowers and insects. Enjoy!

Longwood Gardens - 19 Aug 12

Longwood Flower Gardens - Light Illumination Display **** GALLERY I ...

Updated: Aug 20, 2012 3:03pm PST

Longwood Gardens - 01 Jul 12 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Water Lilies GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRESS CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!

Longwood Gardens - 01 Jul 12

Longwood Flower Gardens - Water Lilies GALLERY IS A WORK IN PROGRES ...

Updated: Jul 06, 2012 9:21pm PST

Longwood Gardens Tulips - 05 Apr 12 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Tulips GALLERY IS WORK IN PROGRESS, CHECK BACK DAILY FOR UPDATES, APPRECIATE THE INTEREST!

Longwood Gardens Tulips - 05 Apr 12

Longwood Flower Gardens - Tulips GALLERY IS WORK IN PROGRESS, CHECK ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2012 6:46am PST

Longwood Gardens - 10 Mar 12 : Longwood Flower Gardens Enjoying the Springtime colors of the Orchids, Poppies and Tulips. Enjoy! The first Himalayan blue-poppies (Meconopis ‘Lingholm’) of the season went on display at Longwood Gardens just before the opening of the Philadelphia Flower Show. Unlike last year when some plants went to Philadelphia, this time the blue-poppies can be seen only here at Longwood. Many more plants came into bloom this week, and nearly 200 pots are now on display in the Estate Fruit House. Only once a year can you see this dazzling show of sky blue blooms that will last for a short time only, approximately 10 to 15 days. This year we are displaying the blue-poppies in a new venue, the Estate Fruit House, with a smaller number of plants in the Garden Path near the East Conservatory. The change of location is due to the ever increasing allure of this remarkable plant—throngs of people, especially photographers, are drawn to the display. Just follow the buzz on social media as well as in the press and you will get a sense of the thrill experienced when seeing these flowers—especially knowing that they are almost extinct in their natural habitat. The new location was chosen to improve foot traffic flow and accessibility—the flowers can be observed from several directions. Also, the Estate Fruit House provides for enhanced climate control for this cool temperature loving plant. Wear warm clothes if you are planning on visiting these plants in their new home. Blue-poppies originated from the high elevations of the Himalayan Mountains and require low temperatures. Consequently, we keep the display greenhouse at 45◦F to 50◦F to make these plants comfortable. Meconopsis is a genus within the Papaveraceae or poppy family. Within this genus is a group of plants commonly referred to as Himalayan blue-poppies, which include M. betonicifolia, M. horridula and M. grandis. Meconopsis grandis is the national flower of Bhutan, a country high up in the Himalayas. Not long ago blue-poppies were considered a myth. The history of discovery and re-discovery of Meconopsis is fascinating and complex, with early reports reaching back to the 1800s. A report from 1886 included the discovery of Meconopsis betonicifolia in north-west China. Another story credits a failed Mount Everest expedition in 1922 during which blue poppies were “discovered.” For more about Meconopsis, including pictures of the other species, visit The Meconopsis Group web site. Nonetheless, soon plant material was brought to the UK and US to the delight of horticulturists. This plant is challenging to grow and is a mark of distinction for any gardener succeeding in its cultivation. Blue-poppies are infrequently cultivated outside their native habitat. Given the right conditions, they thrive in gardens located in the northern regions of the US and Europe, in areas with moist and cool conditions. Here at Longwood Gardens, we force Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’ to flower every year in March. It is a cultivar that produces large flowers that are on average 4-inches in diameter. The substantial petals are of a mesmerizing deep sky blue color. However, since M. ‘Lingholm’ is a seed derived cultivar, slight variations of flower color are possible. Some flowers may show a more- or less-developed mauve tint. This somewhat unpredictable trait may be intensified by stress such as sudden changes of temperature, change of pH and fertilizer, or water-management issues. This year, we invite you to enjoy the display in the Nectarine House and Garden Path, through the end of March.

Longwood Gardens - 10 Mar 12

Longwood Flower Gardens Enjoying the Springtime colors of the Orchi ...

Updated: Mar 11, 2012 6:46am PST

Longwood Flower Gardens - 12 Feb 12 : Longwood Gardens - Orchid Extravaganza Now through January 20th to March 25th. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in artful displays. Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in artful displays. Wander through our grand four-acre Conservatory where every day is a spring day. New to Orchid Extravaganza: Taking inspiration from our Conservatory's arching windows, this year's Orchid Extravaganza features a new 13-foot living arch. Stand beneath this artful curved structure of 350 white Phalaenopsis and you'll feel your eyes drawn toward the violet orchid orbs suspended above the Exhibition Hall. Another new element of our orchid display, each of our six vibrant orbs features 120 orchids.

Longwood Flower Gardens - 12 Feb 12

Longwood Gardens - Orchid Extravaganza Now through January 20th to ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2012 7:27am PST

Longwood Gardens Christmas - 28 Nov 11 : Longwood Gardens - Christmas Display This year your favorite holiday tradition is even sweeter as Longwood is transformed into a gingerbread fantasy featuring fanciful and imaginative displays throughout the Gardens. See Longwood landmarks recreated in gingerbread, stand beneath towering trees adorned with gingerbread ornaments and don’t miss the candy-laden Music Room overflowing with sweet holiday cheer. This is a holiday outing the entire family will eat up!

Longwood Gardens Christmas - 28 Nov 11

Longwood Gardens - Christmas Display This year your favorite holida ...

Updated: Dec 04, 2011 9:29am PST

Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Flower Festival - 13 Nov 11 : Longwood Gardens - Chrysanthemum Flower Festival Chrysanthemum: An Ancient Imperial Flower Chrysanthemums were first cultivated in China and Brought to Japan as medicinal plants in the 6th Century. In 1869, the Japanese Emperor was so taken with the beauty of the flower that he adopted it as the imperial Family Crest. Ove the years, the chrysanthemum flower grew to be a cultural icon and along with the cherry blossom, is symbolically used as the national flower by the Japanese people. Formal Chrysanthemum displays annually attract thousands who marvel at the tradional forms. Chrysanthemum festival remain very popular in Japan, although they are rare in the United States. Hundreds of acres of glowing reds, brilliant golds and bright oranges of nature’s foliage will envelop you. A Garden Railway featuring G-gauge trains set amid natural, in-scale landscapes will charm you. During the Chrysanthemum Festival, October 29–November 20, see the largest chrysanthemum in North America, the Thousand Bloom Mum, with more than 1,000 blooms. Find out more about Longwood's largest-ever thousand bloom chrysanthemum. See a video about the making of Longwood's 2009 thousand bloom chrysanthemum on Youtube. Tens of thousands of colorful, blooming chrysanthemums flourish in the palatial Conservatory.

Longwood Gardens Chrysanthemum Flower Festival - 13 Nov 11

Longwood Gardens - Chrysanthemum Flower Festival Chrysanthemum: An ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2011 2:42pm PST

Longwood Gardens - Water Lilies - 31 Jul 11 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Kennett Square - Water Lilies

Longwood Gardens - Water Lilies - 31 Jul 11

Longwood Flower Gardens - Kennett Square - Water Lilies

Updated: Aug 01, 2011 2:16am PST

Longwood Flower Gardens - Lilytopia - 20 May 11 : Longwood Flower Gardens - Lilytopa From May 20–30 Enjoy one of the world’s largest lily shows, featuring many new varieties never before seen in North America. Inspired by the world-famous lily show at Holland's Keukenhof, Lilytopia transforms Longwood’s East Conservatory into a breathtaking showcase of the newest varieties of lilies developed by Dutch hybridizers. The unique display of more than 10,000 cut stems is designed by renowned Dutch floral designer Dorien van den Berg. Lilytopia is presented in association with ANTHOS, OFA, The Netherlands, IBC, NAWFA with media sponsors Greenhouse Grower and GrowerTalks. Additional support provided by: Zabo Plant, World Breeding, Mak Breeding, Lilylooks, De Jong Lelies, Vletter & Den Haan, Mark Lily, SANDE, Kapiteyn, Laan Lilies, Originals, Onings, Van Zanten, Western Overseas, COPEX, KLM Cargo, Air France, TwinPack and Chrysal.

Longwood Flower Gardens - Lilytopia - 20 May 11

Longwood Flower Gardens - Lilytopa From May 20–30 Enjoy one of t ...

Updated: May 23, 2011 3:36pm PST

Longwood Flower Gardens - 06 May 11 : Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square PA

Longwood Flower Gardens - 06 May 11

Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square PA

Updated: May 06, 2011 9:08pm PST

Longwood Flower Gardens - International Orchid Show & Sale - 25 Mar 11 : Orchid Extravaganza - Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA Appreciate your interest..!

Longwood Flower Gardens - International Orchid Show & Sale - 25 Mar 11

Orchid Extravaganza - Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA Apprec ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2011 9:21am PST

Longwood Flower Gardens - 30 Apr 10 : Longwood Flower Gardens Longwood Garden Overview Longwood Garden, a mecca for garden lovers worldwide, has over 1,050 landscaped outdoor acres and 20 indoor gardens including the heated conservatory, the main fountain garden, Italian water garden and an open air theatre. A garden treasure, Longwood attracts more than a million visitors a year from all corners of the world. Longwood Gardens is open every day, year-round with special seasonal displays and events. Longwood Garden Events Longwood hosts more than 400 performing arts events each year, including concerts on the mammoth Longwood Organ and theatrical performances in the open air theatre. Click for Longwood's Calendar of Events Longwood Garden Hours of Operation Gardens: 9am - 5pm November - March; 9am - 6pm April - October. Conservatory: 10am - 5pm November - March; 9am - 6pm April - October.

Longwood Flower Gardens - 30 Apr 10

Longwood Flower Gardens Longwood Garden Overview Longwood Garden ...

Updated: May 12, 2010 10:40am PST