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Dark n Stormy Knight

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54. I'd been hearing how Chanticleer was an absolute must see

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:36 PM

Apr 2025

from my Master Gardener buddy (my buddy who is one, that is. I'm not!) for years before I got it together to go. Finally, about 6 years ago, I managed to make it. My husband & I have been members every year since then!

It's about an hour drive for us, so we don't get there as often as we'd like, but it's always worth the drive when we can fit it in!

I hope you get there this Spring, which is always spectacular. But any time during their open season is a joy.

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Himalayan blue-poppies [View all] Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 OP

Gorgeous blue treasures! I bet they fed your soul! lark Mar 2025 #1

Thanks, Lark! Yes, they are inspirational! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #9

Gorgeous! SheltieLover Mar 2025 #2

Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #10

Those are beautiful! 2naSalit Mar 2025 #3

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Thank you! 2naSalit Mar 2025 #48

Absolutely amazing! Diamond_Dog Mar 2025 #4

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Gorgerous, Mousetoes! brer cat Mar 2025 #5

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Gorgeous!! MayReasonRule Mar 2025 #6

Thanks, MayReasonRule! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #17

These are soooo lovely! CrispyQ Mar 2025 #7

Lithodora and Iris Zackzzzz Mar 2025 #16

Those names sound like a couple of 18th century witches. CrispyQ Mar 2025 #45

Thanks, CrispyQ! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #18

OOOOh! murielm99 Mar 2025 #8

Thanks, murielm99! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #19

I've tried several times to grow them Figarosmom Mar 2025 #11

Temperature would be the most difficult condition to control Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #21

Yeah the last time i tried i figured Figarosmom Mar 2025 #37

Before I saw the replies, "georgeous" was the Ilsa Mar 2025 #12

Thanks, Ilsa! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #22

Gorgeous! Easterncedar Mar 2025 #20

Thanks, Easterncedar! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #23

I am hoping to go to Longwood in 3 weeks Easterncedar Mar 2025 #24

If the opportunity presents, Chanticleer is also worth a visit. Collimator Mar 2025 #27

Chanticleer is a little gem! Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 2025 #38

My master gardener travel companion now hopes we can visit Chanticleer too! Easterncedar Mar 2025 #53

I'd been hearing how Chanticleer was an absolute must see Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2025 #54

Thank you! Easterncedar Apr 2025 #55

They bloom for 10-14 days Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #30

The pistils look like golden fireworks Easterncedar Mar 2025 #32

Just bought seeds for these lynnyl Mar 2025 #25

Keep us posted homegirl Mar 2025 #29

I wish you great success! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #33

Stunning radical noodle Mar 2025 #26

Thanks, radical noodle! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #34

I treasured one that I was able to grow in my Maine garden, looking for its curled stem to begin to elongate Bumbles Mar 2025 #28

Congratulations on getting the blooms! As others here have confirmed, they're difficult to cultivate. Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #35

So beautiful! Hope22 Mar 2025 #31

Thanks, Hope22! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #36

Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! Gorgeous, breathtaking, amazing, etc etc etc! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2025 #39

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #42

So pretty. applegrove Mar 2025 #40

Thanks, applegrove! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #43

Now THERE is what we can call "love at first sight"! calimary Mar 2025 #41

Indeed! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #44

Beautiful photos, amazing blooms. I love Longwood Gardens. Walleye Mar 2025 #46

Thanks, Walleye! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #47

Beautiful! Thank you FemDemERA Mar 2025 #49

Thanks and you're welcome, FemDemERA! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #50

Thanks for bringing the beauty of the world to us. Looks similar to our hibiscus down here. 🌺 Deuxcents Mar 2025 #51

Thanks and you're welcome, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Mar 2025 #52