Thanks to Farouk for sending:
“Attached is my cut flower haul from my rooftop container garden in Columbia Heights.mostly dahlias but some zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and gomphrena.”
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Thanks to Leslie for sending: “Proud of these as I’m battling the grasshoppers in Columbia Heights.”
And so concludes, barring an awesome autumn haul or two, Great Garden Haul entries for 2024. Thanks to all who sent in!
From Connecticut and Porter Street, NW (both sides): (more…)
photo by U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden this morning:
“In a surprise move, the first corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) opened late last night! At a height of 82.5”, this bloom began opening and smelling last night. If you’d like to see it in full bloom, we will have extended hours until 8 p.m. tonight (July 22). The second bloom (more…)
photo via U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“Two corpse flowers (Amorphophallus titanum) are now on display, and it’s possible both will bloom around July 19-22! Conservatory hours July 8-Aug. 30 are shifted to 11 am – 6 pm.
About the two plants: (more…)
photos by Emma K Alexandra
Long live new stumpy!
Thanks to Emma for sharing the sad/hopeful photos:
“yellow barriers are up and trees are coming down along the Tidal Basin. I think Stumpy is truly gone.” (more…)
photo by the U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“Announcing our second corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) bloom of 2024. This six-year-old plant blooming for the first time is a result from our hand-pollination using two of our blooms in 2017. Currently standing at 6’9”, we estimate it might open in peak bloom May 8.”
photo via U.S. Botanic Garden
Exciting news from the U.S. Botanic Garden:
“The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) opened last night! Standing 7’1”, this tall bloom still has some stink. (more…)
Exciting news from U.S. Botanic Garden:
“Want to know more about the fabulously foul corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum)? Drop by the back of the Tropics house tomorrow morning (Friday, April 19) in our Conservatory to talk with Nate, learn about how the Garden grows and cares for its collection of corpse flowers, why these blooms stink, and the plant’s fascinating life cycle. Bring your questions and connect with plant science professionals in this Expert Is In program.
Friday, April 19, 2024
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern
Location: Conservatory Tropics House
This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.
We have a corpse flower bloom developing, with a potential peak bloom date of April 29-30.”
I mean there can only be one stumpy but this guy in Tenleytown might have to scratch that itch next year. Especially if they trim that other dead limb…
