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What's in Bloom

Below are some plants that are especially interesting or typically in bloom this month at Duke Gardens.  

Every year unfolds differently, depending on seasonal weather conditions. This year, the Cherry Allée bloomed very early, and it is now past its peak. Many other flowers are also blooming earlier than usual. Here is a map showing some of what was blooming as of October 16. We will update this map frequently through peak bloom seasons. We hope you have a chance to visit soon!

For an idea of plants you may wish to seek out at different times throughout the year, please see these plant highlight PDFs from peak periods in the past: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. 

Camellia 'Maiden's Blush'

Camellia sasanqua 'Maiden's Blush' in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. Photo by Erika Zambello.

Winterberry

Ilex verticillata in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Photo by Stefan Bloodworth.

Camellia 'Pink Goddess'

Camellia sasanqua 'Pink Goddess' in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. Photo by Erika Zambello.

Camellia 'Sekiyo'

Camellia sasanqua 'Sekiyo' in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. Photo by Erika Zambello.

American witch-hazel

Hamamelis virginiana in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Photo by Erika Zambello.

Red chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia in the Blomquist Garden of Native Plants. Photo by Stefan Bloodworth.