What's in Bloom: July

Clethra barbinervis
Bark Bark

Native to Japan, these shrubs produce racemes of fragrant, white flowers that contrast against glossy, dark green leaves.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Ilvobo’
Rose Garden

Large panicles of white flowers adorn these large shrubs, which can reach heights of around 25 feet. Our collection showcases a number of cultivars, selected for their flower color and growth habit.

Vitex agnus-castus
Rose Garden

These large shrubs are native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia. In the summer, they produce long, narrow panicles of small purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees.

Lagerstroemia ‘Tuskegee’
​​​​​Oak Allée

This crapemyrtle cultivar boasts showy pink, cloud-like flower clusters, adding brightness and color along the Oak Allée.

Poliothyrsis sinensis 
Pennock Garden

​​​​​​​This tree gets its common name from its small flowers that do not fully open, remaining round and bud-like. The flowers are apetalous, meaning they lack petals—what we see instead are sepals, which are typically found enclosing petals to protect the flower in its bud form.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Bracken’s Brown Beauty’ 
Oak Allée

Native to the southeastern United States, this evergreen magnolia displays large white, fragrant flowers throughout the summer. Unlike many other flowers, these are primarily pollinated by beetles.