Late Winter Blooms: The Garden is Waking Up!
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
We often think about spring and wonder what our first "early spring" flowers will be. But actually, several "late winter" blooms arrive well before spring officially begins. In fact, our very first bloom of the year appeared on February 16!
The Early Stars: Snowdrops and Aconite
Our two primary late-winter stars are Early Snowdrops (Galanthus) and Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis). While these plants are tiny, they grow in impressive clumps that create a wide carpet across the garden floor. At their peak, there will be thousands of these tiny bulbs in bloom and yes, it’s even possible to see them poking through the snow!
Where to find them:
Along the Pond
Throughout the Woodland Walk
Along the North Path
These beauties thrive in our wooded, shady areas, so be sure to look closely as you walk by. They are "almost there" now and should reach their peak next week. They likely will only last through the end of March, so don't wait too long!
A Note on Other Blooms
If you visit the main entrance, you’ll spot a few Daffodils (Narcissus ‘Rijnveld’s Early Sensation’) in bloom. This is currently the only location in the entire garden where these are appearing. They are a special late-winter variety, so enjoy them, but don't get too excited just yet! Other daffodil varieties are still a few weeks away.
You will also find yellow Iris reticulata at the main entrance. While there were only two last year, we have a few more to enjoy this season. These should remain through the end of March or the first week of April.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for a much larger display of Irises in the Japanese Gardens in just a few weeks!
Let us know if you have any questions during your visit. We hope to see you on the trails soon!
Thank you to Melissa Lauer, our amazing volunteer for creating the Bloom Report and providing such beautiful photos and detail about the Gardens.
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