After hours of painstakingly planting a plethora of bulbs in the fall, the staff at Longwood Gardens can enjoy the delayed gratification as the tulips have reached peak bloom – a profusion of color expected to continue for the next week.

For visitors, the gratification is instant along the 600-foot-long Flower Garden Walk, which boasts 100,000 tulips and other seasonal blooms in a rainbow of colors. The Idea Garden is awash in innovative plant combinations that are always an anticipated sight, according to a Longwood press release.

As the trees begin to leaf out, guests also won’t want to miss Longwood’s grand tree houses, the whimsical Topiary Garden, and historic Peirce’s Woods. Daily visitor programs, including gardening demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and talks enhance the experience.

On Mother’s Day weekend, Longwood will be open for extended hours, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the spectacular outdoor floral displays, visitors can enjoy live music in the Conservatory on both Saturday and Sunday.  Reservations are still available at our fine dining restaurant 1906, which will feature a special prix-fixe menu as well as à la carte options. Make reservations at opentable.com, the release said.

Longwood Gardens is located on Route 1 near Kennett Square. Admission is $20 for adults; $17 for seniors (age 62+); $10 for students (ages 5 to 18) or with valid student ID) and free ages 4 and under. Group rates are also available. For more information, go to www.longwoodgardens.org.

 

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