Summer Blooms

By BBG Staff on July 8, 2011 Previous | Next

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    • Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with a pollinator in the north pool of Lily Pool Terrace. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) with a pollinator in the north pool of Lily Pool Terrace. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • Rosa 'Chevy Chase' blooms at the entrance to Rose Arc. An old rambler first introduced in 1939, this rose has a light scent and gorgeous masses of bright red flowers. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Rosa 'Chevy Chase' blooms at the entrance to Rose Arc. An old rambler first introduced in 1939, this rose has a light scent and gorgeous masses of bright red flowers. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • Turnip in the Children's Garden. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Turnip in the Children's Garden. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • Water lily (Nymphaea) 'Peach Glow' in bloom. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Water lily (Nymphaea) 'Peach Glow' in bloom. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • A swallowtail butterfly looks for food on Clematis 'Betty Corning'. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.A swallowtail butterfly looks for food on Clematis 'Betty Corning'. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • Crocosmia blooms on Lily Pool Terrace. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Crocosmia blooms on Lily Pool Terrace. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    • Beautiful blue Hydrangea 'Endless Summer' blooms in the Plant Family Collection. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.Beautiful blue Hydrangea 'Endless Summer' blooms in the Plant Family Collection. Photo by Rebecca Bullene.
    Summer takes hold at BBG and the Garden is awash with a riot of colors. See the Photos page for more images of the Garden in all of its summer glory!

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