Page 15 – Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Play Ball!

In its working days, Winterthur was large enough to field a baseball team—a team that, in its prime, dominated its league.

The 1920s birthed baseball legends. “Il Bambino” Babe Ruth consistently slammed 50 homers a season, Rube Foster organized the new Negro National League, and, during his career, Ty Cobb batted in runs at a rate that has never been matched.

America went crazy for the game, and Winterthur did too, fielding a team of gardeners, farmers, mechanics, carpenters, masons, painters, and others who worked on the vast estate. They played, according to guides Josh Horowitz and Tyler Johnson, purely out of love for the game.

“They played after work, five nights a week sometimes,” Tyler says. “It was a passion for them.”

Let’s go back.

In its heyday as a working dairy farm, Winterthur employed hundreds of people. Many of the families lived on the property, so there were easily enough men to form a team. Because some families lived here for two or three generations, sons often followed their brothers and fathers onto the team.

“Baseball was almost like a bonding experience because this was a company. It was a workforce. It was a community,” Josh says. “It’s almost like a local college team, I would say. It’s something that they could all do.”

There were two iterations of the Winterthur Tossers. “World War II is a nice way to cut them into part one and part two,” Tyler says. “Part one, they’re not truly in a league. However, they play teams from the Industrial League. We’re starting from 1926. Winterthur had baseball teams before this, but this is when they officially get uniforms and stuff.”

Part one is when Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont gave the Tossers the first of their three fields on the estate. The site of the first has never been identified, but it is known that it was “a little two wet for them,” Josh notes. The field then moved to a meadow on nearby Adams Dam Road, which cut across part of the property. That area is a golf course today.

The third location was on Thompson’s Bridge Road, then part of Winterthur, now part of Brandywine Creek State Park. That baseball diamond was protected by an electric cattle fence to keep members of Winterthur’s famed dairy herd from depositing cow pies on the field.

In addition to hosting teams from the Industrialist League, the Tossers also traveled to play on their competitors’ home fields in nearby Chadds Ford, Longwood, and Kennett Square in Pennsylvania, St. Barnabas Church and Kentmere in Wilmington, and Elk Mills in Maryland. The Tossers even had a clubhouse, where they held card games and bingo contests to raise money for their pin-striped uniforms.

World War II ended competition as players went off to fight overseas, but by 1948, the Tossers reformed and joined the Diamond State League, which included teams from Elsmere, Rockland, Hockessin, Yorklyn, and the public workhouse, or prison, at Prices Corner, where only a guard tower stands today over modern Little League fields.

“When they’re in the Diamond State Leagues, they’re darn good,” Tyler says. “In the first year, the men won 30 games and lost only two. And for two years in a row, outfielders Walter Heckman, Leonard Foulsham, and Ernie McCann were all chosen to play on the all-star team.”

The Tossers disbanded in the early 1950s, but in its prime, the team fielded players from at least two generations of three families: Lattomus, McCann, and Cash. Some of their recollections are recorded in oral histories made in the 1970s. Though they talked about the work life of the estate, they also spoke enthusiastically about baseball.

“It was a fairly good team for a group of ordinary guys working on a farm,” estate superintendent Howard Lattomus recalled in 1978. “They were crazy about baseball.”

What Jackie Saw at Winterthur

At Winterthur, Jacqueline Kennedy found priceless treasures and a great deal of inspiration.

First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy had already invited Winterthur founder Henry Francis du Pont to chair her Fine Arts Committee for her historic restoration of the White House when she visited Winterthur in May 1961. What did she see here? Many of the same iconic objects and spaces visitors see today, and they are all worthy of a president’s home. Here’s a short list.

Silver Tankards by Paul Revere

The only known set of six matching silver tankards made by patriot Paul Revere Jr. has rested on a sideboard in the du Pont Dining Room since Winterthur became a museum in 1951. They are a special treasure even among Winterthur’s treasured silver collection. About 2,900 pieces are on view in the museum. Another 9,000 objects, mostly spoons, make up a reference collection of American silversmiths’ marks, an important resource for scholars and collectors. Other highlights of the collection include the first coins minted in Boston, the largest extant collection of British fused-plate lighting devices, and the Campbell’s collection of British, European and American soup tureens—though Mrs. Kennedy visited 35 years before the tureens entered the collection.

American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Negotiations with Great Britain

This painting by famed artist Benjamin West commemorates the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolution. It hangs near Revere’s tankards. Dated 1783-1819, it depicts American patriots John Jay (standing), John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens (standing), and William Templeton Franklin, but not the British delegates. West, appointed historical painter to the king of England in 1772 and surveyor of the royal pictures in 1790, never completed the painting. It was sold as part of his estate in 1819. Du Pont purchased the painting from the J.P. Morgan collection in 1948. A second version, presumably finished by West’s studio, is in the collections of the U.S. Department of State.

Washington at Verplanck’s Point

Like “American Commissioners” the full name of this famous painting by John Trumbull is a mouthful: Washington at Verplanck’s Point New York, 1782 Reviewing the French Troops after the Victory at Yorktown. Made in 1790, it is perhaps the most famous of the many paintings of Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Washington gave the fortunate Trumbull 14 sittings, perhaps because Trumbull’s father was a wartime governor and trusted friend of the general, perhaps because the painting was a gift from Trumbull to Martha Washington. It originally hung in the dining room of the Washingtons’ Mount Vernon home.

See these things and more during a Walking in Jackie’s Footsteps tour of the museum when you visit Jacqueline Kennedy and H. F. du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House in the second-floor gallery.

Winterthur Bloom Report #11

Bloom Report #11

March 15, 2023
45F, Sunny

Chionodoxa “Glory-of-the-snow”-*photo by Lois Mauro*

Check these out:

Heavenly Hellebores: The Lenten roses (Helleborus species & hybrids) are blooming in white, pink spotted, pink, & wine red in the Greenhouse sunken garden, in front of The Cottage, along Winterhazel Walk, at the edge of the Pinetum and in the raised bed in the Museum East courtyard.

A blizzard of snowflakes: Spring snowflakes (Leucojum vernum) are carpeting the sices of the walkway to Icewell Terrace. They are blooming in less dramatic numbers in other parts of the gardens.

The blue carpet is rolling out: The Museum Upper Terrace lawn is carpeted with lavender blue glory-of-the-snow (Chionoodoxa forbesii) which are also found throughout the gardens. The royal blue of Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) is carpeting the lawn adjacent to the walk from Winterhazel Walk to Icewell Terrace and areas of Azalea Woods and the sunken garden in the Greenhouse area. They dot the lawn sloping from Garden Lane to the Museum & are found in many other areas of the garden.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

b Corylopsis species (Winterhazel – pale yellow)

b Forsythia x intermedia (Border forsythia – yellow – few flowers)

pf Sarcoccoca hookeriana var. humilis (Sweet box – white)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandiflora’ (Pee Gee hydrangea – brown)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus officinalis ‘Kintoki’ (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – white)

pb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – lavender & silver)

fb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Hamamelis mollis ‘February Gold’ (Chinese witch hazel cultivar – yellow ‘ribbons’)

pf Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ (Pale Chinese witch hazel cultivar – pale yellow ‘ribbons’)

pf Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

fb Pieris japonica ‘Flamingo’ (Andromeda cultivar – pale pink)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

b Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Corylopsis ‘Winterthur’ (Winterhazel cultivar – pale yellow)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

pf Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ (Pale Chinese witch hazel cultivar – pale yellow ‘ribbons’)

pf Hamamelis ‘Wisley Supreme’ (Chinese witch hazel cultivar – yellow ‘ribbons’)

fbb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Puschkinia scilloides (Striped squill – white with minute blue stripes)

b Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, white with purple stripes)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

pf Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia blue bells – blue)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Puschkinia scilloides (Striped squill – white with minute blue stripes)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, white)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

PEONY GARDEN

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Forsythia species (Forsythia – yellow)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

AZALEA WOODS

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

pb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – pink, dark pink, white)

fb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

b Vinca minor (Periwinkle – blue, white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fbb Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii (Pere Farge’s rhododendron – pink)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

fb Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

b Camellia japonica ‘April Remembered’ (Camellia cultivar ‘April Remembered‘– white to pale pink)

fb,++ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow – at Terrace wall)

fbb Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup winterhazel – pale yellow)

pf Galanthus ‘Alan’s Treat’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb Galanthus ‘Chthonic’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white – 1 flower)

fb Galanthus ‘E.A. Bowles’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

pf Galanthus ‘Kermonde Bear’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

b Galanthus ‘Primrose Warburg’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

pf Galanthus ‘Puck’ (Snowdrop cultivar – double white)

fb Galanthus samothrocicus (Snowdrop – white)

fb Galalthus ‘Starling’ (Snowdrop cultivar – double white)

pb Galanthus ‘Trymlet’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

b Galanthus x valentinei (Snowdrop hybrid – white)

fb Hamamelis ‘Princeton Gold’ (Chinese witch hazel cultivar – yellow ‘ribbons’)

pb Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine – yellow – few flowers)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow – at Terrace wall)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

b Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ (Andromeda cultivar – pale pink to white)

b Sarcoccoca hookeriana var. humilis (Sweet box – white)

b Vinca minor (Periwinkle – blue)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue – behind Bath House)

pf Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white – behind Bath House)

pb Galanthus elwesii ‘Natalie Garton’ (Giant snowdrop cultivar – double white)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white – behind Bath House)

pb Galanthus plicatus ‘Diggory’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb,+ Helleborus ‘Brandywine’ (Lenten rose cultivars – pink, white)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white – along Garden Lane across from Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

pf Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – lavender & silver)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

pb Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ (Panicle hydrangea cultivar – brown)

fb,+ Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla bifolia (Two-leaved squill – blue)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – blue – few flowers)

fbb Corydalis cheilanthifolia (Fern leaf corydalis – yellow)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, white)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

pf,+ Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

fb Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – greenish-yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

pf Sarcoccoca hookeriana var. humilis (Sweet box – white)

fb Scilla siberica ’Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

b Vinca minor (Periwinkle – white)

MARCH BANK

pf,+ Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – blue – few flowers)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, lavender, white)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

pb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow) fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – purple)

pf Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow – 1 flower)

pf Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

b Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

b Scilla siberica (Siberian squill – royal blue)

GARDEN LANE

fbb Prunus tomentosa (Manchu cherry – white)

fb Rhododendron mucronulatum ‘Cornell Pink’ (Korean rhododendron cultivar – pink)

fb Viburnum farreri (Fragrant viburnum – dark pink buds, pale pink to white flowers)

WINTERHAZEL WALK

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Corylopsis species (Winterhazel – pale yellow)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple)

pb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – lavender & silver)

fb Helleborus species & hybrids (Lenten rose – pink, white)

fb Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean rhododendron – rosy lavender)

ICEWELL TERRACE

pf Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry dogwood – yellow)

fb Cornus officinalis ‘Kintoki’ (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

b Corydalis bulbosa (Rose corydalis – rose)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

b Forsythia suspensa – Weeping forsythia – yellow)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

fb,++ Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow) fb Scilla siberica ’Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

PINETUM

b Chaenomeles species & cultivars (Flowering quince – red, red-orange, peach, white – few flowers)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

fb Forsythia ovata (Korean forsythia – yellow)

fb Galanthus ‘Trym’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb Galanthus ‘Trymposter’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – white, pink)

fbb Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

b Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily’ (Star magnolia cultivar – pale pink to white)

fb Rhododendron mucronulatum ‘Cornell Pink’ (Korean rhododendron – pink)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

fbb Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

b Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alexandrina’ (Alexandrina magnolia – dark pink)

fbb Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Rustica Rubra’ (Saucer magnolia cultivar – pink)

b Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

fbb Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

fb Rhododendron ‘Conewago’ (Azalea cultivar – rosy purple)

b Scilla siberica ‘Alba’ (Siberian squill cultivar – white)

b Spiraea x arguta (Garland spiraea – white)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

pb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Pink Giant’ (Glory-of-the-snow cultivar – pale pink)

b Corydalis bulbosa (Rose corydalis – rose)

pb Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite – yellow)

pf Galanthus elwesii (Snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Blewbury Tart – green & white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – white, pink, wine red)

fb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Sarcoccoca hookeriana var. humilis (Sweet box – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

OAK HILL–West Side

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

pb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – greenish-yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘February Gold’ (Daffodil cultivar – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘W.P.Milner’ (Miniature trumpet daffodil – yellow)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

b Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ (Andromeda cultivar – dark rosy-pink buds)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

SYCAMORE HILL

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Forsythia ovata (Korean dogwood – yellow)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pb Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Chimonanthus praecox ‘Lutea’ (Wintersweet variety – pale yellow)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – deep purple)

pf Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

fb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

fb Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witch hazel – yellow ‘ribbons’)

fb Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ (Pale Chinese witch hazel – pale yellow ‘ribbons’)

fb Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Sunburst’ (Witch hazel hybrid – yellow ‘ribbons’)

fb,+ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pine Knot Select-Our Best’ (Hellebore varieties/Lenten Rose – apricot, pink, pink spotted)

fbb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow – few flowers)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple)

fb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – lavender & silver)

pf Galanthus ‘Fieldgate Prelude’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb Galanthus ‘Galatea’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

pf Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

pf Galanthus woronowii (Snowdrop – white)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – pink, white)

pb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – brown)

fb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fbb Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – pale pink to white)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report #24

Bloom Report #24

June 14, 2023
71F, Cloudy

Check these out:

Magnificent Magnolias: The southern magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) along the Library wall are in full bloom this week. Stand nearby to enjoy their fragrance.

Hydrangeas: Hydrangeas are starting to bloom throughout the gardens with the greatest variety of species in Enchanted Woods.

Everywhere: But, listed only here:
- The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate.
- White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pb Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pb Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

LAGOONS AND CLENNY RUN

fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)

fbb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – in ‘Grotto’ at Grey Building Drive Stop sign)

fb Cornus species (Dogwood – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

pb Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman’s root – white – at Grey Building Drive Stop sign)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at Chandler Farm Road corner)

b Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple, lavender, white)

fbb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – along Grey Building Drive)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Lapsana communis (Tiny, pale yellow flowers)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

pf Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

fb Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

fb Hemerocallis species (Daylily – golden yellow)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron – purple)

pb Rhododendron maximum hybrid ‘Soft Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – light mauve)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

pf Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white – 1 plant)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, white)

fb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)

pb Rhododendron maximum ‘Roseum’ (Rhododendron maximum hybrid – light pink)

pb Rhododendron ‘Robert Allison’ (Gable hybrid tree rhododendron – light mauve- pink)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

PEONY GARDEN

pf Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

b Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pf Lilium ‘Claude Shride’ (‘Claude Shride’ martagon lily – wine red)

pf Lilium martagon (Martagon lily species & cultivars – bronze/pink, bronze, golden, orange, burgundy, white)

fb Lilium tsingtauense (Korean wheel lily – bright orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Chionoides’ (Rhododendron variety – white with yellow top petal)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

b Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple, lavender, white)

pb Rhododendron ‘James Gable’ (Gable hybrid azalea – dark red – 1 flower)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

b Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

b Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb,+ Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

fb Hemerocallis Stout hybrid (Hybrid daylily – bi-color, golden yellow – at Bath House)

fb Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

b Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white – 2 flowers)

b Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

pb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

b Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

fb Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

b Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

b Astilbe species (Astilbe – white)

fbb Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

pb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – mophead)

fbb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – lacecap)

b Iris ‘Clyde Redmond’ (Clyde Redmond iris – blue)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, maroon)

pf Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

MARCH BANK

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard – white)

b Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

fbb Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fbb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fbb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire variety – white)

pf Prunella vulgaris (Heal-all – purple)

pf Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – pink, rosy purple)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE

pb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden)

PINETUM

fb Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

pb Chaenomeles species & cultivars (Flowering quince – red, red-orange)

pb Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

ber Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green with wine red fruits)

fb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb Rhododendron ‘Deep Rose’ (Deciduous hybrid azalea – deep rose – 1 flower)

pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

b Geranium cantabrigiensis ‘Biokovo’ (Perennial geranium variety – white)

pb Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – white)

fb Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

fbb Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – white, pink)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fbb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

fb Hydrangea cinerea (Ashy hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta’ (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white, lavender to pink to mauve rose)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – white)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze/pink, golden orange)

fb Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

OAK HILL–East Side

fbb Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

fbb Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

pb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, golden orange)

ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

fb Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

b Viola speciesf (Violet – white)

OAK HILL-West Side

pf Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

pb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)

fbb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

pb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea – double red-orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)

pb Weigela florida (Weigela – white)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

fb Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

b Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris – violet-blue)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – pink, gold, red)

ber Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – ‘hazy’ blue berries)

fb Primula species (Candelabra primrose – orange, purple)

pf Rodgersia podophylla (Bronze-leaf rodgersia – off-white)

fb Spigelia marylandica (Indian pink – red with yellow center)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

SYCAMORE HILL

fb Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pb Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)

pf Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

pb Deutzia crenata (Deutzia – white)

pb Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)

pf Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pf Magnolia sieboldii ’Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – white)

pf Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pf Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf,+ Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

fb Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pb Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ (Damask rose hybrid – pink – at Bristol Folly)

pf Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pf Rosa ‘White Dawn’ (‘White Dawn’ rose – white)

fb Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pb Stewartia rostrata (Beaked stewartia – white)

pf Syringa reticulata (Japanese tree lilac – off-white)

fb Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

pf Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pf Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pf Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – along Clenny Run)

b Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fbb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue lacecap)

b Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – in Museum lawn at bridge)

b Hypericum species (St. John’s wort – yellow)

pb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishima’ (Satsuki hybrid azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

pf Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron hybrid – purple)

pf Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – pale lavender to white)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb Calycanthus florida (Sweet shrub – brown – at edge of Parking Lot)

b Echinacea species (coneflower – pink – 1 flower)

fb,+ Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

fbb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea)

b Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

pb Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)

ber Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

pb Paeonia cultivars (Peony – white, pale pink)

fb Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

pf Sedum sarmentosum (Stonecrop – yellow)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

b Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pf Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Lapsana communis (Tiny, pale yellow flowers – along Clenny Run)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

pb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

fbb Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

fb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb,+ Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

b Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

b Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue – white)

b Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,++ Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report #25

Bloom Report #25

June 21, 2023
64F, Cloudy with Light Rain

Magnolia grandiflora “Southern Magnolia”

Check these out:

Magnificent Magnolias: The southern magnolias (Magnolia grandiflora) along the Library wall are in full bloom this week. Stand nearby to enjoy their fragrance.

Hydrangeas: Hydrangeas – with both mophead/hortensia and lacecap flowers, including bigleaf (Hydrangea macrophylla), smooth (Hydrangea arborescens), oakleaf (Hydrangea quercifolia) and mountain (Hydrangea serrata) – are blooming throughout the gardens with the greatest variety of species in Enchanted Woods.

Everywhere: But, listed only here:
- The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate.
- White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

b Hosta species (Hosta – pale lavender)

fb Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

ber Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

LAGOONS AND CLENNY RUN

fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

pf Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)

fbb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue – at corner of Grey Building Drive)

fb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb Cornus species (Dogwood – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at Chandler Farm Road corner & along Grey Building Drive)

b Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple, lavender, white)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Lapsana communis (Tiny, pale yellow flowers)

fb Lysimachia ciliata (Fringed loosestrife – yellow – along Grey Building Drive)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

pf Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb Oenothera fruticosa ‘Fireworks’ (Sundrops – yellow)

fb Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

fb Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

fb Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

fb Hemerocallis species (Daylily – golden yellow)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

b Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

pb Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white – 1 plant)

pb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

pf Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

ber Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

PEONY GARDEN

pf Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

AZALEA WOODS

b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pf Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

pb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily species & cultivars – bronze 3 flowers, burgundy 1 flower)

pb Lilium tsingtauense (Korean wheel lily – bright orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Chionoides’ (Rhododendron variety – white with yellow top petal)

pb Viola species (Violet – white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

pb Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s rocket – purple, lavender, white)

pf Viola species (Violet – white)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

b Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

b Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb,+ Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange – at end of Library to Bath House)

fb Hemerocallis Stout hybrid (Hybrid daylily – bi-color, golden yellow – at Bath House)

fb Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

b Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white – 2 flowers)

fb,+ Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

b Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Lanarth White’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white)

fb Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

b Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

fb Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

pf Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

b Astilbe chinensis (Astilbe – lavender-pink)

fb Astilbe species (Astilbe – white)

b Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

fb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

pf Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fbb Hosta ventricosa (Blue hosta – rich purple)

fb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – mophead)

fb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white – lacecap)

b Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – pale pink to white)

pf Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

MARCH BANK

b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

pb Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard – white)

fb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

fb Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow rue – white)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fbb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

b Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

fb Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

pf Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire variety – white)

pb Prunella vulgaris (Heal-all – purple)

pf Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – pink, rosy purple)

pb Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE

pb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

ICEWELL TERRACE

b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

PINETUM

pb Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

ber Chaenomeles varieties (Flowering quince – green with wine red fruits)

fb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb Rhododendron ‘MaryDel’ (Deciduous hybrid azalea – pink – 1 flower)

pb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum variety – white)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

fb Geranium x cantabrigiensis ‘Biokovo’ (Light pink mountain geranium – light pink)

pf Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

b Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – white, pink)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Aegopodium podagraria (Bishop’s weed – white)

fbb Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

fb Campanula rapunculoides (Creeping bellflower – violet-blue)

fb,+ Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

fbb Hydrangea aspera var. sargentiana (Sargent’s hydrangea – fuzzy pinkish buds)

fb Hydrangea cinerea (Ashy hydrangea – white)

fbb Hydrangea involucrata (Bracted hydrangea – firm spherical buds showing pink)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta’ (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white, lavender to pink to mauve rose)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Veitchii’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – white lacecap; very large sterile florets)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – white)

pb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – light orange)

b Lysimachia clethroides (Goose-neck loosestrife – white)

pb Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – orange)

fp Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

OAK HILL–East Side

b Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

b Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – pink)

ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

fb Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

b Rhododendron prunifolium (Plumleaf azalea – bright red)

OAK HILL-West Side

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

pb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)

fb Hemerocallis fulva (Daylily – orange)

ber Poncirus trifoliata (Hardy orange – dark green ‘fuzzy’ fruits)

pb Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea – double red-orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)

ber Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

pb Weigela florida (Weigela – white)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

b Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

fb Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

fb Iris hexagona (Dixie iris – purple with yellow marking)

fb Iris prismatica (Slender blue flag iris – dark blue)

b Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

pb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – orange)

ber Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – ‘hazy’ blue berries)

pb Rodgersia podophylla (Bronze-leaf rodgersia – off-white)

fb Spigelia marylandica (Indian pink – red with yellow center)

SYCAMORE HILL

fb Catalpa bignonioides (Common catalpa – white)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

pb Deutzia crenata (Deutzia – white)

pb Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)

pb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

pb Magnolia sieboldii ’Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – white)

pb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pb Rhododendron mucronatum ‘Magnifica’ (Hybrid azalea – white with raspberry speckles – 3 flowers)

pb Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

pf,+ Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

pf Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pf Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

pb Rosa ‘White Dawn’ (‘White Dawn’ rose – white)

pf Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

fb Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pf Syringa reticulata (Japanese tree lilac – off-white)

pf Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

ber Viburnum plicatum x tomentosum (Doublefile viburnum – red berries)

pb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pb Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – blue, pink, white lacecap)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – pink mophead)

fb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – in Museum lawn at bridge)

b Hypericum species (St. John’s wort – yellow)

pb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

pb Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishima’ (Satsuki hybrid azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb Calycanthus florida (Sweet shrub – brown – at edge of Parking Lot)

b Echinacea species (coneflower – pink, white)

fb,+ Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

b Hosta lancifolia (Narrow-leaf hosta – purple – 1 plant)

fb Humulus lupulus (Hops – greenish)

fb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea – off-white, pin, bluek)

fb Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

b Magnloia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white – at corner of Parking Lot)

fb Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

b Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay rhododendron – pale lavender to white)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – along Clenny Run)

pf Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Lapsana communis (Tiny, pale yellow flowers – along Clenny Run)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

pb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

b Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white – along Clenny Run)

pb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

fb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb,+ Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

b Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

b Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pf Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Hypericum species (St. John’s wort – yellow)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue – white)

b Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed – white)

b Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,++ Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report #23

Bloom Report #23

June 7, 2023
73F, Cloudy with Smoky Haze

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Lovely Lilies: This week the martagon lilies (Lilium martagon) are at their peak in Azalea Woods, Enchanted Woods, and, lesser numbers, in other areas of the garden. Catch them now. Their bloom is brief but beautiful.

Sycamore Hill Roses: The white Meidiland rose (Rosa MEIvahn) is in full bloom at the Brick Overlook Folly, and, along the fence, palest pink ‘New Dawn’ rose (Rosa ‘New Dawn’, white ‘White Dawn’ rose (Rosa ‘White Dawn’) and bright red Winner’s Circle rose (Rosa ‘Radwin’) are also in full bloom. Along the fence, red large flowered climber rose (Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’) still has some flowers as does the damask rose hybrid Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ at the Bristol Folly.

Everywhere: But, listed only here:
- The tiny white-to-pale-pink daisies of fleabane (Erigeron annuus) are blooming throughout the Estate.
- White clover (Trifolium repens) in the fields and lawns is providing nectar and pollen for the pollinators and nitrogen for the soil.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)

fb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

pf Cornus florida ‘Venus’ (Dogwood cultivar – white)

fb Ehretia ovalifolia (Heliotrope tree – off-white)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb Sambucus species (Elderberry – white)

pb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

fb Verbascum species (Moth mullein – yellow)

LAGOONS AND CLENNY RUN

fb Achillea millefolium (Yarrow – white)

fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white)

fbb Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

pb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – in ‘Grotto’ at Grey Building Drive Stop sign)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Gillenia trifoliata (Bowman’s root – white – at Grey Building Drive Stop sign)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

pf Iris species (Iris – pale blue)

fb Ligustrum species (Privet – white)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb,+ Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

pb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

b Rosa species (Rose – pink – 1 flower)

fb Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

fb Vicia cracca (Cow vetch – purple)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

pb Cornus florida ‘Venus’ (Dogwood cultivar – white)

pf Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)

fb Digitalis grandiflora (Large yellow foxglove – light yellow)

b Hemerocallis species (Daylily – golden yellow)

b Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron – purple)

pf Rhododendron maximum hybrid ‘Soft Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – light mauve)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPAS S

pb Euonymus bungeanus variety semipersistens (Spindletree – greenish)

b Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white – 1 plant)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze)

pf Rhododdendron calendulaceum (Flame azalea – red-orange)

fb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)

fb Rhododendron maximum ‘Roseum’ (Rhododendron maximum hybrid – light pink)

fb Rhododendron ‘Robert Allison’ (Gable hybrid tree rhododendron – light mauve- pink)

pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #51 ‘Late Dark Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – dark mauve – along Garden Tram road)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

pb Rhododendron ‘Caroline’ (Rhododendron variety – pink)

pf Rhododendron catawabiense ‘Dark Mauve’ (Rhododendron – dark mauve)

pb Rhododendron fortuneii hybrid ‘Soft Pink Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – soft pink mauve)

pb Rhododendron Gable C x C 4 (Gable hybrid rhododendron – rose pink)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

pb Rhododendron kaempferi ‘Torch’ (Kurume hybrid azalea – orange)

PEONY GARDEN

pb Kolkwitzia amabilis (Beauty bush – light pink)

pf Nepeta faasenii ‘Junior Walker’ (Catmint – blue)

fb Pterostyrax hispida (Fragrant epaulette tree – white)

AZALEA WOODS

fbb Actaea/Cimicifuga racemosa (Black cohosh – white)

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb,++ Lilium martagon (Martagon lily species & cultivars – bronze/pink, bronze, golden, orange, burgundy, white)

fb Polygonatum commutatum (Great Solomon’s seal – greenish)

fb Rhododendron ‘Chionoides’ (Rhododendron variety – white with yellow top petal)

pb Rhododendron discolor (Mandarin rhododendron – white)

fb Rhododendron maximum hybrid ‘Soft Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – light mauve)

pf Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #6 ‘Tan’ (Hybrid rhododendron – off-white)

pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #50 ‘Late Pink Mauve’ (Hybrid rhododendron – pink mauve)

pb Rhododendron Winterthur Dexter #66 ‘Late Rose Pink’ (Hybrid rhododendron – rose pink)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

pb Rhododendron ‘James Gable’ (Gable hybrid azalea – dark red – 3 flowers)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

b Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

b Callicarpa species (Beautyberry – purple)

pb Euonymus bungeanus variety semipersistens (Spindletree – greenish – at corner of Library)

fb Hemerocallis Stout hybrid (Hybrid daylily – bi-color, golden yellow – at Bath House)

b Magnolia grandiflora (Southern magnolia – white)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

b Clematis ‘Candida’ (Large-flowered clematis – white – 1 flower)

b Hydrangea serrata ‘Shirofugi’ (Tea of Heaven hydrangea cultivar – white)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

b Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay magnolia – white)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

fbb Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s needle – creamy-white)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb Aegopodium podagraria – Bishop’s weed – white)

fbb Astilbe species (Astilbe)

fbb Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

pf Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

b Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

b Iris ‘Clyde Redmond’ (Clyde Redmond iris – blue)

b Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

b Iris ‘Purple Flame’ (Iris variety – purple)

b Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris – violet-blue)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, maroon)

fb Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry geranium – white)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

MARCH BANK

fb Arisaema dracontium (Green dragon Jack-in-the-pulpit – green – 1 plant)

fb Aruncus dioicus (Goatsbeard – white)

pb Polygonatum biflorum (Solomom’s seal – greenish-white)

fb Syneilesis palmata (Shredded umbrella plant – off-white)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fbb Hydrangea arborescens (Smooth hydrangea – white)

fbb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

fb Itea virginica (Virginia sweetspire variety – white)

pf Prunella vulgaris (Heal-all – purple)

fb Rhododendron catawbiense var. minus (Rhododendron – light pink)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE

pb Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

WINTERHAZEL WALK

pb Cladrastis kentuckea ‘Sweetshade’ (American yellowwood cultivar – white)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – golden)

pb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Kaempferi hybrid azaleas – coral pink, cerise)

PINETUM

fb Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ (Astilbe – pale pink – at Latimeria Gates)

pb Chaenomeles species & cultivars (Flowering quince – red, red-orange)

pf Chaenomeles x superba ‘Perfecta’ (Flowering quince variety – light peach to ivory)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white)

fb Erodium cicutarium (Cranesbill – pink)

pb Idesia polycarpa (Igiri tree – green)

pb Rhododendron 1087 (Azalea – golden orange)

pb Rhododendron ‘Deep Rose’ (Deciduous hybrid azalea – deep rose)

pb Rhododendron ‘Miss Lucy’ (Wheeldon hybrid azalea – dark pink – 2 flowers)

pb Rhododendron ‘Siskin’ (Deciduous azalea hybrid – golden yellow)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

b Geranium cantabrigiensis ‘Biokovo’ (Perennial geranium variety – white)

pb Rosa pimpinellifolia var. altaica (Scotch rose – white)

b Spiraea japonica (Spiraea – pink)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

pb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrid (Kaempferi hybrid azalea coral-pink)

ENCHANTED WOOD

b Hydrangea arborescens ‘Hills of Snow’ (Smooth hydrangea variety – white)

b Hydrangea cinerea (Ashy hydrangea – white)

b Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Mariesii Perfecta’ (Blue Wave hydrangea variety – soft blue)

b Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Preziosa’ (Bigleaf hydrangea variety – greenish, lavender to pink to mauve rose)

b Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white)

b Hydrangea serrata (Mountain hydrangea – white)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze/pink, golden orange)

pf Rhododendron cumberlandense ‘Sunlight’ (Cumberland azalea cultivar – golden)

fb Rhododendron J.T. Lovett (Indica hybrid azalea – coral-pink)

pb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrids (Torch azalea hybrids – dark pink)

pf Rhododendron minus (Rhododendron – pale pink)

fb Schizophragma hydrangeoides ‘Moonlight’ (Japanese hydrangea vine – white)

pb Weigela species (Weigela – pink, dark pink)

OAK HILL–East Side

fbb Callicarpa japonica ‘Leucocarpa’ (white-fruit beautyberry – white)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – bronze, golden orange)

fb Rhododendron bakeri (Cumberland azalea – dark orange)

fb Rhododendron cumberlandense (Cumberland azalea – medium orange)

b Viola speciesf (Violet – white)

OAK HILL-West Side

fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

fb Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

pb Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber tree – off-white)

pf Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

pf Rhododendron ‘Buccaneer’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – double orange)

pb Rhododendron kaempferi hybrid (Kaempferi hybrid azalea – dark pink)

pf Rhododendron ‘Mrs. CC Miller’ (Gable hybrid azalea – double red-orange)

pf Rhododendron ‘Scout’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – red)

pf Weigela florida (Weigela – white)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb Astilbe thunbergia ‘Ostrich Plume’ (Astilbe varieties – pink, white)

pf Dicentra eximia (Wild bleeding heart – pink)

b Hosta sieboldii ‘Elegans’ (Glaucous plantain lily – white)

b Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

fb Iris versicolor (Blue flag iris – violet-blue)

fb Lilium martagon (Martagon lily – pink, gold, red)

pb Kalmia ‘Pink Cherry’ (Mountain laurel variety – bright red)

ber Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – ‘hazy’ blue berries)

fb Primula species (Candelabra primrose – orange, purple)

pb Primula species (Candelabra primrose – red, pink, white)

fb Rodgersia podophylla (Bronze-leaf rodgersia – off-white)

b Viola species (Violet – white)

SYCAMORE HILL

pb Calycanthus florida (Sweet shrub – brown)

fb Catalpa speciosa (Western catalpa – white)

fb Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white)

b Deutzia chunii (Chunii deutzia – white)

fb Deutzia crenata (Deutzia – white)

pb Deutzia x magnifica (Showy deutzia – double white)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb Leptodermis oblonga (Chinese leptodermis – lavender)

fb Magnolia sieboldii ’Colossus’ (Oyama magnolia – white)

fb Philadelphus species (Mock orange – white)

b Rosa ‘Bess Lovett’ (Large flowered climber rose – red)

fb,+ Rosa MEIvahn (Meidiland rose – white – at Brick Overlook folly)

fb Rosa ‘New Dawn’ (‘New Dawn’ rose – palest pink)

pf Rosa ‘Pink Leda’ (Damask rose hybrid – pink – at Bristol Folly)

fb Rosa ‘Radwin’ (Winner’s Circle rose – red)

fb Rosa ‘White Dawn’ (‘White Dawn’ rose – white)

b Spiraea x ‘Margaritae’ (Margarita spiraea – shades of pink)

b Stewartia pseudocamellia (Japanese stewartia – white)

pf Stewartia rostrata (Beaked stewartia – white)

fb Syringa reticulata (Japanese tree lilac – off-white)

fb Viburnum nudum ‘Winterthur’ (Smooth witherod variety – white)

pf Weigela ‘Edith Rathke’ (Weigela variety – dark red)

pf Weigela ‘Red Prince’ (Weigela cultivar – dark red)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

fb Anthriscus sylvestris (Wild chervil – white – along Clenny Run)

pf Deutzia scabra (Fuzzy deutzia – white)

fbb Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf hydrangea – white – in Museum lawn at bridge)

pf Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow – in Clenny Run)

fb Kalmia latifolia (Mountain laurel – pale pink to white)

fb,+ Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue – in Clenny Run)

fb Rhododendron ‘Beni Kurishima’ (Satsuki hybrid azalea – double orange – behind Cottage)

fb Rhododendron hybrid ‘Late Purple’ (Rhododendron hybrid – purple)

fb Rhododendron maximum (Rhododendron – pale lavender to white)

GREENHOUSE AREA

pb Calycanthus florida (Sweet shrub – brown – at edge of Parking Lot)

b Echinacea species (coneflower – pink – 1 flower)

fb,+ Hemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ (Daylily variety – yellow)

fbb Hydrangea macrophylla (Bigleaf hydrangea)

b Lathyrus latifolius (Perennial sweet pea – fuchsia)

pb Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – blue, white, pink)

ber Nigella damascena (Love-in-a-mist – oval green to brown seed pods)

pb Paeonia cultivars (Peony – white, pale pink)

fb Raphanus raphanistrum subspecies sativus (Radish – white – in corner of parking lot at Brown Center)

pf Sedum sarmentosum (Stonecrop – yellow)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

b Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

fbb Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fbb Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly milkweed – orange)

fb Carduus nutans (Nodding thistle – reddish purple, 1 white)

fb Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Ox-eye daisy – white)

b Cicorium intybus (Chicory – blue – 1 flower)

fb Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle – lavender)

fb Convolvulus species (Morning-glory vine – white, pale pink)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

pf Cornus kousa (Kousa dogwood – white – along Clenny Run)

pf Deutzia species (Deutzia – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Hieracium species (Hawkweed – yellow)

fb Iris pseudacorus (Yellow flag iris – yellow)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb Myosotis scorpioides (Forget-me-not – blue)

fb Potentilla canadensis (Dwarf cinquefoil – golden yellow)

fb Potentilla recta (Rough-fruited cinquefoil – pale yellow)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

fb Viola species (Violet – white)

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b Apocynum androsaemifolium (Spreading dogbane – white)

b Asclepias syriaca (Common milkweed – lavender)

fb Catalpa #2958 (Catalpa – white)

fb Coronilla varia (Crown-vetch – pink)

fb Galium mollugo (Wild madder – white ‘clouds’ of tiny flowers)

fb Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle – white)

fb Penstemon digitalis (Beardtongue – white)

pb Potentilla recta (Rough-fruited cinquefoil – pale yellow)

fb Rubus species (Brambles – white)

fbb Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed-Susan – yellow)

pf Trifolium pratense (Red clover – reddish-purple)

pf,++ Trifolium procumbens (Smaller hop-clover – yellow)

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers

Winterthur Bloom Report #13

Bloom Report #13

March 29, 2023
56F, Sunny

Chaenomeles cultivar “Flowering Quince”-*phot*o by Eileen Tercha

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Superb Sundial: Flowers of star magnolias (Magnolia stellata cultivars), saucer magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana cultivars) and the magnificent Wada’s Memory magnolia (Magnolia ‘Wada’s Memory’) are underlined by theblooming garland spiraea (Spiraea x arguta).

It’s a Brief Show: The white flowers of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) are blooming in many areas of the garden this week. They are particularly abundant on the hill below the walkway at the lower edge of the Parking Area and in the Quarry Garden on the upper hillside facing Sycamore Hill. Their flowers last a very short time.

A River of Blue: It starts in Azalea Woods, flows down the lawn to the Museum including the upper East Terrace, down the March Bank and up the opposite side to the walkway from Winterhazel Walk to Icewell Terrace. It’s made up of lavender blue glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa forbesii), royal blue Siberian squill (Scilla siberica), and blue to white Italian anemone (Anemone apennina). The sunken garden in the Greenhouse area is a sea of intense blue and the rest of the gardens have blue accents in greater or lesser numbers.

Flowering Quince: The Quince Walk area of the Pinetum is filled with the bright red, red-orange, peach, and white blossoms of flowering quince (Chaenomeles species & cultivars).

Heavenly Hellebores: The Lenten roses (Helleborus species & hybrids) are blooming in white, pink spotted, pink, & wine red in the Greenhouse sunken garden, in front of The Cottage, along Winterhazel Walk, at the edge of the Pinetum and in the raised bed in the Museum East courtyard.

ENTRANCE DRIVE AND PARKING AREA

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Corylopsis species (Winterhazel – pale yellow)

fb Forsythia x intermedia (Border forsythia – yellow)

fb Lindera benzoin (Spicebush – yellow)

b Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

fb Prunus species (Cherry – pale pink, white – along Clenny Run)

fbb Prunus yedoensis ‘Shidare-Yoshino’ (Yoshino weeping cherry – white to pale pink)

fb,+ Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white – below walkway from Picnic House on lower side of Parking Area)

LAGOONS AND CLENNY RUN

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink – on far side of Clenny Run)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow – on far side of Clenny Run)

fb Prunus species (Cherry – pink, white – on far side of Clenny Run)

fb,++ Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue – on far side of Clenny Run)

SUMMER SHRUB SLOPE

pf Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

PARKING AREA TO VISITOR CENTER

pf Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Cornus officinalis ‘Kintoki’ (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

pb Galanthus elwesii (Giant snowdrop – white)

pb Galanthus nivalis (Common snowdrop – white)

pf Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

pb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

fb Pieris japonica ‘Flamingo’ (Andromeda cultivar – pale pink)

fb Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

WALK FROM VISITOR CENTER TO UNDERPASS

fb Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – blue, pink, white)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Corylopsis ‘Winterthur’ (Winterhazel cultivar – pale yellow)

pf Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Lindera benzoin (Spicebush – yellow)

fb Magnolia stellata (Star magnolia – white)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

b Petasites japonicus (Giant butterbur – ivory-white ‘bottlebrush’)

fb Puschkinia scilloides (Striped squill – white with minute blue stripes)

fb Ranunculus ficaria/Ficaria verna (Lesser celandine – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

WALK FROM UNDERPASS TO MUSHROOM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

b Dentaria laciniata (Cut-leaf toothwort – white)

pb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia blue bells – blue – few flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Prunus species (Flowering cherry – pale pink to white)

fb Puschkinia scilloides (Striped squill – white with minute blue stripes)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

SLOPE DOWN TOWARDS MUSEUM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

pb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, white)

fb Magnolia denudata (Yulan magnolia – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

PEONY GARDEN

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Forsythia suspensa (Weeping forsythia – yellow)

fb Forsythia viridissima (Greenstem forsythia – yellow)

fb Forsythia x intermedia (Border forsythia – yellow)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow & cream)

AZALEA WOODS

fb,++ Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – blue, white)

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Forsythia x intermedia (Border forsythia – yellow – at field edge of woods)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – pink, dark pink, white)

fb Hepatica acutiloba (Hepatica – white)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fbb Polemonium reptans (Jacob’s ladder – blue – few flowers)

fb Primula elatior (Oxlip primrose – pale yellow)

b Rhododendron fargesii (Rhododendron – light pink)

fb Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fb Vinca minor (Periwinkle – blue, white)

LOWER AZALEA WOODS

fb Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – blue, white)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

b Rhododendron fargesii (Rhododendron – light pink)

b Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii (Pere Farge’s rhododendron – pink)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fb Viola species (Violet – blue, white striped with blue)

UPPER/EAST TERRACE AND STEPS

fb Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Camellia japonica ‘April Remembered’ (Camellia cultivar ‘April Remembered‘– white to pale pink)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow – at Terrace wall)

fb Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup winterhazel – pale yellow)

pf Galanthus ‘E.A. Bowles’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

pf Galanthus ‘Primrose Warburg’ (Snowdrop cultivar – white)

fb Galanthus ‘Starling’ (Snowdrop cultivar – double white)

pf Galanthus x valentinei (Snowdrop hybrid – white)

pb Jasminum nudiflorum (Winter jasmine – yellow – few flowers)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

pf Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow – at Terrace wall)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

fb Pieris japonica ‘Dorothy Wycoff’ (Andromeda cultivar – pale pink to white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fb Vinca minor (Periwinkle – blue)

EAST FRONT OF MUSEUM & Around Corner

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue – behind Bath House)

fb,+ Helleborus ‘Brandywine’ (Lenten rose cultivars – pink, white, wine red)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white – along Garden Lane across from Bath House)

WALK FROM GLASS CORRIDOR TO REFLECTING POOL

pf Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Corydalis cheilanthifolia (Fern leaf corydalis – yellow)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – dark pink)

pf Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb,+ Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

fb Vinca minor (Periwinkle – white, blue, purple)

WALK FROM FISH PONDS – THE GLADE – TO BRIDGE

fb Anemone apennina (Italina windflower – blue, white, pink)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – blue)

fb Corydalis cheilanthifolia (Fern leaf corydalis – yellow)

b Dentaria laciniata (Cut-leaf toothwort – white)

fb Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Fairy wings – soft yellow)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop cultivar – white & green)

fb Lonicera fragrantissima (Fragrant honeysuckle – white)

pb Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – greenish-yellow)

b Mertensia virginica (Virgnina bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

fb Scilla siberica ’Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fb Vinca minor (Periwinkle – white)

MARCH BANK

pb Adonis amurensis (Amur adonis – golden yellow)

fb Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – blue, white, pink)

b Anemone ranunculoides (Buttercup windflower – yellow)

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

pb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple, lavender, white)

pf Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white – along stream)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

fb Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

MAGNOLIA BEND AND WALK ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREAM

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fbb Dentaria laciniata (Cut-leaf toothwort – white)

fb Lindera benzoin (Spicebush – yellow)

fbb Magnolia species & cultivars (Saucer magnolia – pink, dark pink)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

fb Pachysandra terminalis (Pachysandra – ivory)

fbb Prinsepia sinensis (Cherry prinsepia – yellow)

fb Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica (Siberian squill – royal blue)

GARDEN LANE

b Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

fb Prunus ‘Accolade’ (Flowering cherry hybrid – light pink)

fbb Prunus ‘Sargentii’ (Sargent cherry – white)

b Prunus subhirtella (Winter flowering cherry – pale pink to white)

b Prunus subhirtella var. autumnalis (Autumn rosebud cherry – pale pink to white)

fb Prunus tomentosa (Manchu cherry – white, pink)

fbb Rhododendron ‘Keiskrak’ (Azalea cultivar – white)

fb Rhododendron mucronulatum ‘Cornell Pink’ (Korean rhododendron cultivar – pink)

fb Viburnum farreri (Fragrant viburnum – pale pink to white)

WINTERHAZEL WALK

fb,++ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

b Corydalis solida subsp. densiflora (Bulb corydalis – mauve)

fb Corylopsis species (Winterhazel – pale yellow)

pb Crocus hybrids (Dutch crocus – purple)

fb Helleborus species & hybrids (Lenten rose – pink, white)

fb Hepatica acutiloba (Hepatica – white)

fb Primula abchasica (Abchasica primrose – cerise with yellow center)

fb Prinsepia sinensis (Cherry prinsepia – yellow)

b Rhododendron ‘Keiskrak’ (Azalea cultivar – white)

fb Rhododendron mucronulatum (Korean rhododendron – rosy lavender)

ICEWELL TERRACE

fb Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – blue, white)

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry dogwood – yellow)

fb Cornus officinalis ‘Kintoki’ (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Corydalis bulbosa (Rose corydalis – rose)

fb Forsythia suspensa (Weeping forsythia – yellow)

pb Leucojum vernum (Spring snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fbb Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ’Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

PINETUM

fb Chaenomeles species & cultivars (Flowering quince – red, red-orange, peach, white)

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

pf Forsythia ovata (Korean forsythia – yellow)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – white, pink)

fb,+ Ipheion uniflorum (Starflower – pale blue)

fb Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Waterlily’ (Star magnolia cultivar – pale pink to white)

b Pachysandra procumbens (Native pachysandra – cream ‘bottlebrush’ flowers emerging from the soil – few flowers)

fb Prunus ‘Accolade’ (Flowering cherry – pale pink to white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fbb Spiraea cantoniensis (Reeve’s spiraea – double white)

fbb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum cultivar – greenish)

b Viola species (Violet – blue, yellow)

SUNDIAL GARDEN

fb Forsythia viridissima ‘Broxensis’ (Greenstem forsythia – yellow)

fb Ipheion uniflorum (Starflower – pale blue)

b Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Alexandrina’ (Alexandrina magnolia – dark pink)

b Magnolia x soulangeana ‘Rustica Rubra’ (Saucer magnolia cultivar – pink)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

fb Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ (Star magnolia cultivar – white)

fb Magnolia kobus ‘Wada’s Memory’ (Wada’s Memory magnolia – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – white)

b Prunus ‘Hally Jolivette’ (Hally Jolivette cherry – white – few flowers)

pb Rhododendron ‘Conewago’ (Azalea cultivar – rosy purple)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Alba’ (Siberian squill cultivar – white)

fb Spiraea x arguta (Garland spiraea – white)

fbb Viburnum macrocepahlum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum cultivar – greenish)

TRAFFIC CIRCLE

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

ENCHANTED WOOD

fb Anemone apennina (Italian windflower – white, blue)

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Chionodoxa luciliae ‘Pink Giant’ (Glory-of-the-snow cultivar – pale pink)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Corydalis bulbosa (Rose corydalis – rose)

b Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Fairy wings – soft yellow)

pb Galanthus nivalis ‘Blewbury Tart’ (Snowdrop cultivar – green & white)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – white, pink, wine red)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white with yellow cup)

fb Narcissus species (Dwarf daffodil – yellow)

fbb Rhododendron ‘Alight’ (Glenn Dale hybrid azalea – white with purple – few flowers)

fb Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

OAK HILL–East Side

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Clatyonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Leucojum aestivum (Summer snowflake – white ‘bells’)

fb Lindera benzoin (Spicebush – yellow)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

fbb Narcissus species (Daffodil – creamy yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

b Trillium sessile (Toadshade – wine red)

OAK HILL-West Side

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

b Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

QUARRY, ADJACENT WALKS, AND OUTLET STREAM

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty – white to pale pink)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

fb Corydalis cheilanthifolia (Fern leaf corydalis – yellow)

fb Corylopsis species (Winter hazel – pale yellow)

fb Epimedium x versicolor ‘Sulphureum’ (Fairy wings – soft yellow)

fb Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ (Double snowdrop variety – white & green)

pf Mahonia bealei (Leatherleaf mahonia – greenish-yellow)

b Mertensia virginica (Virginia bluebells – purple to pink buds, blue flowers)

pf Narcissus ‘February Gold’ (Daffodil cultivar – yellow)

pf Narcissus jonquilla (Wild jonquil – yellow)

pf Narcissus ‘W.P.Milner’ (Miniature trumpet daffodil – yellow)

fb,+ Narcissus species (Daffodil – creamy yellow with gold cup)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – white)

fb Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ (Andromeda cultivar – dark rosy-pink buds)

fb,+ Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot – white)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

SYCAMORE HILL

fb Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fb Cornus officinalis (Japanese cornel dogwood – yellow)

pf Forsythia ovata (Korean forsythia – yellow)

fb Forsythia ‘Winterthur’ (Forsythia cultivar – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Scilla siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ (Siberian squill – royal blue)

fbb Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’ (Snowball viburnum cultivar – greenish)

fbb Viburnum x burkwoodii (Burkwood viburnum – dark pink buds)

WEST FRONT OF MUSEUM, COTTAGE, AND CLENNY RUN

pb Chimonanthus praecox ‘Lutea’ (Wintersweet variety – pale yellow)

pb Hamamelis mollis (Chinese witch hazel – yellow ‘ribbons’)

pb Hamamelis mollis ‘Pallida’ (Pale Chinese witch hazel – pale yellow ‘ribbons’)

fb,+ Helleborus x hybridus ‘Pine Knot Select-Our Best’ (Hellebore varieties/Lenten Rose – apricot, pink, pink spotted)

fb Magnolia soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Magnolia kobus (Kobus magnolia – white – along Clenny Run)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – cream with light orange cup – in entry containers)

fb Viola species (Violet – blue)

GREENHOUSE AREA

fb,+ Chionodoxa forbesii (Glory-of-the-snow – lavender blue)

fbb Claytonia virginica f. lutea (Yellow spring beauty – yellow)

pb Crocus tommasinianus (‘Tommies’ – lavender & silver)

fb Helleborus x hybridus (Lenten rose – pink, white)

fb Magnolia x soulangeana (Saucer magnolia – pink)

fb Narcissus ‘Beryl’ (Cyclamineus daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Bittern’ (Daffodil cultivar – yellow with deep gold cup)

fb Narcissus ‘Cragford’ (Tazetta daffodil – cream with orange up)

fb Narcissus ‘Golden Bells’ (Buttercup daffodil – pale yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Hawera’ (Triandrus daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Minnow’ (Tazetta daffocil – white with pale yellow cup)

fb Narcissus ‘Pico Blanco’ (Large cup daffodil – white)

fb Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus species (Split-cup daffodil – creamy yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Sweetness’ (Jonquilla daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Sweet Smiles’ (Jonquilla daffodil – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘Toto’ (Miniature daffodil – white)

fb Narcissus ‘W. P. Milner’ (Daffodil cultivar – yellow)

fb Narcissus ‘White Lady’ (Small cup daffodil – white)

fb Pieris japonica (Andromeda – pale pink to white)

BACK MEADOW – Top of Sycamore Hill to back ponds

GARDEN LANE MEADOW – below Brown’s Woods

b Narcissus species (Daffodil – yellow, white)

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Winterthur Bloom Report 28

Bloom Report #28

July 12, 2023
90F, Sunny

Hostas

Hosta ventricosa or Blue Hosta with their lavender-purple flowers elegantly wash down from Azalea Woods and across both sides of the March Bank. Blue Hosta can also be found adorning the edge of Oak Hill.

The Quarry Garden’s hillside is covered in pale-lavender-to-white spikes of the hybrid Honeybells hostas aka Hosta Honeybells.

There are so many blooming Hosta, which makes for very happy Hummingbirds who visit to sip on their sweet nectar.

Learn more about the planting and care of Hostas from the Spruce.

Magnolia grandiflora Southern Magnolia

Did you know?

Southern Magnolias can live an average of 80 years, but many will age to 120 years old.

They top out at around 120 feet tall, categorizing the tree as a medium to large evergreen.

Magnolia flowers produce lots of pollen, but they do not produce nectar.

The flowers of the magnolia grandiflora are large and very fragrant.

Many cultures claim the magnolia as a symbol of many things, such as natural beauty, purity, strength, freedom, nobility and more.

Today, the southern magnolia symbolizes peace, harmony and hope for a better future.

The magnolia flower is considered a muse, a symbol, and a treasure by many. You will find numerous photos, paintings, poems and songs honoring the sweet southern magnolia.

Rhododendron prunifolium Plumleaf Azalea

The plumleaf azalea is one of the latest native azaleas to bloom each year. The large, showy deep orange to red flowers are gorgeous in the late summer garden. They bloom in clusters and are a great source of nectar to hummingbirds and varieties of butterflies.

Their common name comes from their deep green leaves that turn a warm plum shade in the cool fall weather. The plant grows to a height of 6-8′ and prefers partial shade.

Rhododendron prunifolium was winner of the 2014 south east region’s “Rhododendron of the Year” award; this honor was bestowed on the plant by the American Rhododendron Society.

Visit the plumleaf azalea in the Winterthur Garden today and you’ll understand why it’s an award winning rhododendron!!

Search the Winterthur Garden map to find your favorite garden area or to plot an exciting new area to explore!

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Winterthur Bloom Report 29

Bloom Report #29

July 19, 2023
79F, Cloudy

Clethra alnifolia “Hummingbird” Summersweet cultivar

Songbirds and butterflies are attracted to summersweet clethra for its nectar and seeds. This plant is prized for its four seasons of interest. In winter they produce dried seed capsules which are delicate and lovely to behold. In the spring summersweet delights with silky, showy green leaves; summer is the season when they show off most, with spiky white or pink fragrant flowers. And at last, fall is when you’ll find their green leaves turn a vivid golden yellow setting the garden floor ablaze with warmth. How could ask for anything more?

Clethra is native to the eastern United States and there are multiple cultivars, such as the Hummingbird cv. seen here.

The Hummingbird summersweet clethra grows 2 to 3 feet high and wide making it a more rounded cultivar with white flower clusters that are larger and open earlier than the true species.

Plant clethra in part shade to full sun and give it some room to spread out by its suckering root system. These pants like a moist to wet area and can be easily pruned to keep control of, especially since they flower on new wood.

Find Summersweet “Hummingbird” in Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods.

Daucus carota Queen Anne’s Lace

Did you know?

Queen Anne’s Lace, also known as “wild carrot”, is actually a cousin to the carrot, and it produces a carrot-like taproot, just like a carrot. Both carry the scientific name Daucus carota.

They are not native to North America; they were brought here by early European settlers.

Queen Anne’s Lace can be found growing in 48 N. American states and is listed as an invasive plant in fourteen of those states. It does grow wild and will take over so one should plan its planting with caution. Don’t let their growing habits scare you, as they will fill a meadow garden with elegant blooms that will surely delight you.

Queen Anne’s Lace looks very much like poison hemlock, giant hogweed and cow parsley. Hemlock and hogweed are poisonous to humans, livestock and pets; be sure you know what you are picking or digging out before you start!

There are many common names given to this plant, such as Wild Carrot, Bishop’s Lace, Bee’s Nest and Bird’s Nest Flower. Take your pick of which one you like best!

You probably guessed that the name Queen Anne’s Lace comes from Queen Anne, wife of King James I. The truth is unsure as there are multiple stories surrounding the name and how the flower was connected to royalty. Most believe that it actually stems from Queen Anne II. The stories are interesting, read more below:

Legends and Lore of Queen Anne’s Lace

Agapanthus Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus is a perennial from the subfamily Agapanthoideae from the Amaryllidaceae family.

There are many cultivars of Agapanthus varying from white (shown here) to rich blue with a purple stripe and violet blue with a blue stripe.

The care and planting of this specimen depends completely on the variety plant you choose for your garden; are you planting a deciduous or an evergreen agapanthus? Knowing this makes all the difference when planning Lily of the Nile for your garden.

Find information on the care of Agapanthus by visiting The Spruce’s online site.

Search the Winterthur Garden map to find your favorite garden area or to plot an exciting new area to explore!

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Winterthur Bloom Report 29

Bloom Report #29

July 19, 2023
79F, Cloudy

Clethra alnifolia “Hummingbird” Summersweet cultivar

Clethra is native to the eastern United States and there are multiple cultivars, such as the Hummingbird cv. seen here.

The Hummingbird summersweet clethra grows 2 to 3 feet high and wide making it a more rounded cultivar with white flower clusters that are larger and open earlier than the true species.

Plant clethra alnifolia in part shade to full sun and give it some room to spread out by its suckering root system. These pants like a moist to wet area and can be easily pruned to keep control of, especially since they flower on new wood.

Find Summersweet “Hummingbird” in Winterthur’s Enchanted Woods.

Daucus carota Queen Anne’s Lace

Did you know?

Queen Anne’s Lace, also known as “wild carrot”, is actually a cousin to the carrot, and it produces a carrot-like taproot, just like a carrot. Both carry the scientific name Daucus carota.

They are not native to North America; they were brought here by early European settlers.

There are many common names given to this plant, such as Wild Carrot, Bishop’s Lace, Bee’s Nest and Bird’s Nest Flower. Take your pick of which one you like best!

Legends and Lore of Queen Anne’s Lace

Agapanthus Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus is a perennial from the subfamily Agapanthoideae from the Amaryllidaceae family.

There are many cultivars of Agapanthus varying from white (shown here) to rich blue with a purple stripe and violet blue with a blue stripe.

Find information on the care of Agapanthus by visiting The Spruce’s online site.

Search the Winterthur Garden map to find your favorite garden area or to plot an exciting new area to explore!

What’s blooming at Winterthur now? Download the full report below:

7-19-23 29 Download

Bloom Report presented by: Pauline Myers