Category: Bloom Reports

5/1/14 The weekend’s Bloom Report

After yesterday’s terrible rain and the generally poor weather this past week, we are delighted to let you know that The Cherries survived the rain! So with the great forecast for the next few days, we have extended the deadline for entries for the WW Fdn. Cherry Photo Contest to Sunday May 4th.

Also,
The tulips are ready to put on a show in the next few days and the pansies are blooming.
In the Winter Garden the Serviceberries (Amelanchier) are blooming and check out the white ‘Stainless’ daffodils that are in bloom along the path.

The Dogwoods and Redbuds that line the field edges are just showing color.

If you take a stroll down the Woodwalk you’ll see blue and yellow Primroses as well as the fiddleheads on the emerging ferns and the large rosettes of the skunk cabbage.

In the Conservatory the Lemons, Jasmine and Bird of Paradise are blooming.

4/23/14 Hi, cherries are now in full bloom and barring bad weather – should be in great form now through the weekend. Trees are throughout the property but many are towards the lilac walk.

If you plan on participating in the Willowwood Foundation Photo Contest – all entries must be emailed (multiple emails ok but max 3 jpegs per email) by May 1st.

Photos must be taken at Willowwood – either this year or last year – and you may choose to have photo only of cherry tree/flowers etc. or have them in the background of another scene at Willowwood.

Any questions, please email.

Top 10 photos will be on display at the Mothers Day event and the Lilac Party for visitors to vote for their favorite. Winners will then be announced on the website: www.willowwoodarboretum.org.

Good Luck! Can’t wait to see your photos!

Leslie

Leslie Allain
Administrative Director
Willowwood Foundation

4/15/14 Our second bloom report!

The heat this weekend finally pushed along some blooming.

The Cherries in the Rosarie are starting to bloom. The big ,old Cherry in the Lilac collection and the one behind the Conservatory are breaking bud.

The Cornus mas by the entrance and by the Rockery are full of yellow flowers.

The Daffodils in the fields and the Winter Garden are in bloom.

The Magnolia stellata (Star magnolias) are in bloom throughout the Arboretum.

The Pansies are in full flower in the Propagation house. We’ll start planting them outside on the 21st.

The Rockery is full of color-Squill, Hellebore’s ,Primroses ,Double Bloodroot, Daphne, Pieris and White Forsythia.

There is a large fragrant Viburnum farreri in bloom in the Lilac collection along with the Forsythia.

There is Jeffersonia blooming on the left side of the Chive walk .

There is more Bloodroot blooming by the Wisteria arbor next to the Shingle barn, see if you can find it! Remember it opens up in full sun and closes at night.

The weather this weekend and next week looks like we might have a bit of Spring. Good time to take a little stroll and breathe.

Here is the bloom report as of yesterday!

The daffodils by the parking lot are starting to show color.

In the rockery the Scilla siberica (Scilla) , Chionodoxa lucilea (Glory of the Snow), Hellebores and Leucojum vernum ‘Spring Snowflake’ are in bloom.

In Pans’ garden there is a Viburnum farreri located in the front left corner that is ready to bloom, it’s very fragrant!

The Hammamelis (Witch Hazels) across from the Tubbs’ house and in the Winter Garden are also very fragrant right now.

There is a riot of yellow Winter Aconite in bloom in the Cottage garden .

There are crocus in bloom along the left side of the drive as you enter , further down by the bend in the road on both sides, by the parking lot and up the right side of the private drive.

There are pansies in bloom in the propagation house.

The cherries have still not broken bud yet. Will let you know as soon as they begin!