Horticulture & Collections
What’s in Bloom
What's blooming right now at the Atlanta Botanical Garden? Between the collections in the Fuqua Conservatory and outdoor gardens, there's always something beautiful to see. Remember, bloom times are subject to Mother Nature's whims, and the Garden is most lush in spring, summer and early fall. Here's a sample of what you might expect to see at the Garden this month.
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Paperbush
Explore the Gainesville Stream Garden and discover these tiny blossoms native to Asia.
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Early Spiketail
Though there are many different Stachyurus species in Asia, Early Spiketail is perhaps one of the showiest and most widely found. This is a slower growing plant in the landscape that eventually reaches heights up to 10 to 12 feet.
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Ever Red Fringe Flower
Experience this unique, vibrant Chinese native flower blooming near the Gainesville Visitor Center.
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Smiling Monkey Tree
The lemon-scented blooms of this magnolia in the Glade Garden of Storza Woods attract guests in late winter.
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Chinese Witch Hazel
Follow your nose to the Channel, Boardwalk and Beechwood Overlooks of Storza Woods, as this fragrant bloomer attracts guests in early to midwinter.
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Guilio Nuccio Variegated Camellia
A sign of the colorful spring to come, these showy, cool-weather blooms put on quite the show in the Camellia Walk.
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Paphiopedilum victoria-regina
Named for Queen Victoria in the 19th century, this Asian slipper orchid can be seen in the Orchid Display House.
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Cyrtochilum macranthum
Look for dozens of large flowers growing on tree fern trunks in the Tropical High Elevation House.
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