Mum's the word at Longwood Gardens


I was amazed at the display of chrysanthemums at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Who knew you could make a huge globe full of mums? Who knew there was so much variety? And who thought up bonsai chrysanthemums, which completely fascinated me!









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32 comments:

  1. Wonderful blooms and of course the Bonsai, top. Thank you for hosting.

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  2. Amazing floral arrangements. The symmetry of the big yellow dome is especially remarkable.

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  3. The Longwood Gardens is one of my favorite gardens in the country - an amazing place to visit!
    Thanks for sharing your photos with us!

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  4. These are beautiful artistic flower arrangements.
    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  5. Our chrysanthemums are just in bloom now. But they don't look anything like as beautiful as those in your photos Sue. Cheers for the links today.

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  6. What amazing gardens, a great places to wander and admire the plants and smells.Thank you for hosting, wishing you all the best for the Holidays!
    Have a great week!

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  7. What fantastic displays!

    It's great to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!

    My Corner of the World

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  8. What a fabulous exhibition of colorful chrysanthemums! Wow.

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  9. WOW! Eye-popping photos, my friend!

    Happy Tuesday!

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  10. Wow! So beautiful and in so many colours! I didn't know that chrysanthemums can be used for bonsai, really amazing.

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  11. Glorious. Here in Western Australia they flower in May in time for Mother's Day in May. The bonsai are wonderful! Have a fabulous week and thanks again for the link up.

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  13. I love the mum show we have yearly. So pretty!!

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  14. What beautiful displays and the bonsai are really neat!

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  15. So many gorgeous mums! I’ve never seen a mum sphere or spiral before. So interesting and pretty!

    Michelle
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  16. Fabulous! Mums are some of my favorite flowers. :)

    Thank you for hosting, Sue. Happy Wednesday!

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  17. Mum's the word/wordless indeed! They are beautiful.

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  18. Absolutely beautiful! I don't look at them physically in the summertime outside, but inside I take my chances. I'm allergic to bees. bummer...................

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  19. That globe of mums is amazing. Beautiful pictures.
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  20. So amazing and beautiful. Thanks for sharing it. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  21. Such spectacular displays and explosions of colour! Chrysanthemums are quite special!
    Thank you for taking part in the "My Sunday Best" meme.

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  22. I love old signs and also coffee! Have a wonderful Christmas Season.

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