Korean Chrysanthemum Blossoms Near Peak
Conservatory Garden is Awash in Color
With its vibrant showcase of daffodils and tulips, visitors know well that spring is a spectacular time to visit the Conservatory Garden. But autumn brings a brilliant palette all its own – and one not to be missed as more than 2,000 Korean chrysanthemums bloom in the North Garden.
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“Next week will be the peak. It’s a perfect time to come out and visit,” says Diane Schaub, curator of the Conservatory Garden. “On a sunny day, the fragrance is exquisite and the bees are in a swoon.”
Blooming in shades of pink, burgundy, white, and apricot, among many others, the mums have been part of the Garden’s planting design for decades.
“They have grace and movement and incredible variety. They’re really quite special to Conservatory Garden,” says Schaub. “They’re an old-fashioned plant that you just don’t see around much anymore.”
To be sure you get a peek of these special autumn blooms, visit the Conservatory Garden before Wednesday, November 11, when gardeners will begin making room for next spring’s tulips. The Conservatory Garden is open daily from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Enter east side from 104th –106th Streets, at Fifth Avenue and 105th Street, or through the 106th Street gate inside the Park.
