Delaware’s gardens are full of bright and colorful sights to behold as they come into full bloom. Admire the many flowers and trees found in Delaware’s sprawling gardens, estates and parks during the peak of each season throughout the year.
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Delaware Botanic Gardens :
Spring Blooms
Amongst a light breeze and sunny skies, Delaware Botanic Gardens presents Amsonia ‘Blue Ice,’ Baptisia ‘Purple Smoke,’ Phlox pilosa ‘Lavender Cloud,’ Stachys macrantha ‘Rosea’ and more.
Summer Blooms
As temperatures rise, new flowers emerge. Explore Achillea filipendulina ‘Coronation Gold,’ Allium lusitanicum ‘Summer Beauty,’ Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue,’ Echinacea purpurea ‘Fatal Attraction” and more. -
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library :
Spring Blooms
Transition from winter to spring with a lovely trip to Winterthur. With blossoms such as Leucojum vernum ‘Spring Snowflake,’ Corylopsis spp. ‘Winterhazel’ and Syringa cvs. ‘Lilacs’ and fruits like cherries and crabapples.
Summer Blooms
Under a warm sun and amongst greenery, smell the Clethra alnifolia ‘Summersweet,’ Lobelia cardinalis ‘Cardinal Flower,’ Koelreuteria paniculata ‘Golden Rain Ttree” and more.
Fall Blooms
Stroll through the paths of Winterthur as a cool breeze brings the change of the seasons. See Symplocas paniculata ‘Sapphire Berry,’ Colchicum spp. and cvs. ‘Beauty Berry,” Sternbergia lutea ‘Fall Daffodil,’ Hamamelis virginiana ‘Witchhazel’ and more. -
Mt. Cuba Center :
Spring Blooms
With pride for its conservation efforts, the Mt. Cuba Center presents Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Tulip Tree,’ Mertensia virginica ‘Virginia Bluebells,’ Wisteria frutescens ‘American Wisteria’ and more.
Summer Blooms
Experience fruits like the Eastern Prickly-Pear and Highbrush Blueberry as well as blossoms like Ruellia caroliniensis ‘Carolina petunia,’ Rhododendron arborescenes ‘Sweet Azalea’ and more.
Fall Blooms
Shades of yellow, orange and red will ease your transition into fall with Rhexia virginica ‘Virginia Meadow-Beauty, Sassafras Albidum ‘Common Sassafras,’ Solidago sphacelata ‘Golden Fleece Autumn Goldenrod’ and more blossoms. -
Lavender Fields :
Spring & Summer Blooms
Hence its name, Lavender Fields maintains a five-acre farm with lavender plants and products for purchase from bath products to culinary items. Also, explore the Bee and Butterfly Garden for beautiful sights.
Fall Blooms
From midsummer to the first frost, dahlias come in a rainbow of colors with a spiky texture. Visit Lavender Fields’ award-winning Dahlia Garden with 64 different varieties of dahlias. -
Fifer's Farm Store :
Summer Blooms
Pick sunflowers and zinnias in this U-Pick experience. Under a bright sun, enjoy beaming yellow sunflowers that contrast with a bright blue sky and colorful zinnias that will brighten any household. Also, check-out the U-Pick Blueberries, Strawberries or Peaches.
Fall Blooms
Pick fresh pumpkins or apples for cute fall vibes and a perfect autumn activity with friends and family.
All across the state, from the tranquil bays just off the beach to the ponds and streams found in state parks, Delaware's waterways are beautifully suited for long, lazy days—or even splashy high-speed fun. So, get ready for a day of fun on Delaware’s waters.
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