Mum’s the word- and the flower. Longwood Gardens presents the largest display of mums in the nation at it’s annual Chrysanthemum Festival, this year starting on Oct. 25. Make sure to review these seven fast facts before basking in the horticultural excellence of this popular yearly display.
The 4 acre conservatory is bursting with fall’s quintessential flower// |
10/25-11/18
Is the date of this year’s event.
20,000+
Chrysanthemums are in bloom.
1 plant
Bears 1,000+ perfect blooms.
In the 15th century
The flower was first mentioned.
1,000+
Acres at Longwood.
1906
Longwood was founded.
1.35 million
People visited Longwood in 2017.
More information:
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348 • (610) 388-1000
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