By March, signs of spring will be evident everywhere on a walk outside, especially at the Morris Arboretum. March is a time of the “vernal garden” with hellebores, camellias, early cherries, winter hazels, early bulbs, dogwoods (Cornus mas and officinalis), Mahonia, Pieris, and early Narcissus showing their stuff. You just have to keep your eyes open and observe.
Morris Arboretum also offers virtual classes this March to get you ready for spring. To register please visit https://morrisarb.org/onlineclasses or call 215-245-5777, ext. 125.
By March, signs of spring will be evident everywhere on a walk outside, especially at the Morris Arboretum. March is a time of the “vernal garden” with hellebores, camellias, early cherries, winter hazels, early bulbs, dogwoods (Cornus mas and officinalis), Mahonia, Pieris, and early Narcissus showing their stuff. You just have to keep your eyes open and observe.
Morris Arboretum also offers virtual classes this March to get you ready for spring. To register please visit https://morrisarb.org/onlineclasses or call 215-245-5777, ext. 125.
Hellebores for Late Winter Bloom
Virtual Class
Andrew Brand, Plant Curator, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
If you are not currently growing hellebores, give them a try! They are great additions to your garden because they bloom so early. In our area their flowers can last from March to the end of May. They are shade tolerant and have foliage that is evergreen and surprisingly frost resistant. In addition, they are long lived and susceptible to few diseases and pests, such as deer. Learn about the different kinds of hellebores, get tips for how to care for them, and add interest to your garden from late winter to early spring.
Wednesday, March 17 | 10:00am – 11:00am
Members: $10 | Non-members: $15
Morris Arboretum is one of more than 30 Philadelphia gardens in America’s Garden Capital. This 92-acre horticultural display garden features a spectacular collection of mature trees in a beautiful and colorful landscape. The Morris Arboretum, which is part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Business Services, offers educational programs for many audiences ranging from youth to professional and is a leader in botanical and horticultural research. The official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Morris Arboretum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and accredited by the American Association of Museums. For more information, visit: www.morrisarb.org