In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his small farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is among the finest gardens in the world, promoting innovation in horticulture through world class display and research, and contributing to society through robust education programs, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
I love that the the Belgian Flower carpet makes the front page!! Having grown up in Belgium, I will tell you that the event is bi-annual, and not each year. We are on our way to LG today!
Hi,
I have two seeds of Clivia plants My question is they have sprouts on them there about a half inch. I don’t know what soil to use or how to do it. Do I put the sprouts up or down I don’t know if it a root or starting of a plant. Also do I cover them after they are planted? Please help! I want to see these grow.I need good instructions. Thanks darml@yahoo.com Please email me
Hi Darlene,
It sounds like your seeds are producing roots. Shoots will soon follow. Plant the seeds in a well drained mix in and place them in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight. Don’t let the seeds dry out, and keep the soil mix moist. Cover the pots with plastic wrap until the shoots form. The root that is emerging should be planted into the soil. Dig a small hole with a pencil and be careful not to break the root when you plant it. Plant the seed so that half of the seed is above the soil. If the root lifts the seed out of the soil, dig a hole and plant it again. You should see shoots emerging after a few weeks. Take the plastic wrap off when the shoot is about 1/2 inch tall.
I hope that helps!
Alan
I’ve always wondered what the plant is growing and blooming white on the giant round hanging planters in the picture of the Orangery featured on the Longwood Gardens website at http://www.longwoodgardens.org/MainConservatory.html (picture titled “The Orangery”).
Stunning!
JB
Hi Jason, Thanks for your interest! The picture on the page you reference from Longwood’s website is from our Chrysanthemum Festival, which happens every year during the first three weeks of November. Each year we come grow exhibition-style mums into both traditional and unique forms, including mum “curtains,” butterflies, spirals, and the massive round hanging planters seen in the picture. You can find out more about Chrysanthemum Festival on our website at: http://www.longwoodgardens.org/AutumnsColors.html
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