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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, 03:36 PM

Apr 2

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 30 OP

Gorgeous blue treasures! I bet they fed your soul! lark Mar 30 #1

Thanks, Lark! Yes, they are inspirational! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #9

Gorgeous! SheltieLover Mar 30 #2

Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #10

Those are beautiful! 2naSalit Mar 30 #3

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Thank you! 2naSalit Mar 30 #48

Absolutely amazing! Diamond_Dog Mar 30 #4

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Gorgerous, Mousetoes! brer cat Mar 30 #5

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Gorgeous!! MayReasonRule Mar 30 #6

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These are soooo lovely! CrispyQ Mar 30 #7

Lithodora and Iris Zackzzzz Mar 30 #16

Those names sound like a couple of 18th century witches. CrispyQ Mar 30 #45

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OOOOh! murielm99 Mar 30 #8

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I've tried several times to grow them Figarosmom Mar 30 #11

Temperature would be the most difficult condition to control Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #21

Yeah the last time i tried i figured Figarosmom Mar 30 #37

Before I saw the replies, "georgeous" was the Ilsa Mar 30 #12

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Gorgeous! Easterncedar Mar 30 #20

Thanks, Easterncedar! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #23

I am hoping to go to Longwood in 3 weeks Easterncedar Mar 30 #24

If the opportunity presents, Chanticleer is also worth a visit. Collimator Mar 30 #27

Chanticleer is a little gem! Dark n Stormy Knight Mar 30 #38

My master gardener travel companion now hopes we can visit Chanticleer too! Easterncedar Mar 31 #53

I'd been hearing how Chanticleer was an absolute must see Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2 #54

Thank you! Easterncedar Apr 2 #55

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

The pistils look like golden fireworks Easterncedar Mar 30 #32

Just bought seeds for these lynnyl Mar 30 #25

Keep us posted homegirl Mar 30 #29

I wish you great success! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #33

Stunning radical noodle Mar 30 #26

Thanks, radical noodle! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #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 30 #28

Congratulations on getting the blooms! As others here have confirmed, they're difficult to cultivate. Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #35

So beautiful! Hope22 Mar 30 #31

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Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! Gorgeous, breathtaking, amazing, etc etc etc! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 30 #39

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So pretty. applegrove Mar 30 #40

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Now THERE is what we can call "love at first sight"! calimary Mar 30 #41

Indeed! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #44

Beautiful photos, amazing blooms. I love Longwood Gardens. Walleye Mar 30 #46

Thanks, Walleye! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #47

Beautiful! Thank you FemDemERA Mar 30 #49

Thanks and you're welcome, FemDemERA! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #50

Thanks for bringing the beauty of the world to us. Looks similar to our hibiscus down here. 🌺 Deuxcents Mar 30 #51

Thanks and you're welcome, Deuxcents! Mousetoescamper Mar 30 #52