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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Courtyard Garden Schedule
The courtyard presents an almost perfect blend of architecture, ornament and organic elements — a space that is both a museum and a living garden. Here, the striking combination of delicate Abutilon and deep-blue Cineraria set off a graceful statuary.
January through February
Jasmine Trees, Azaleas, and Cyclamen
March
Cineraria, Calla Lilies and Orange Trees
April
Azaleas, a variety of Spring bulb materials, Calla Lilies, Cineraria and Hanging Nasturtiums
May
Hydrangeas, Martha Washington Geraniums, Cape Primrose and Tree Ferns
June
Delphinium and Hydrangeas
The courtyard garden display is rotated every four to six weeks. To support this impressive schedule of constant change, the museum maintains a 6,000-square-foot greenhouse directly behind the main building, where all the plants and flowers are cultivated and nurtured when not on display.
July
Delphinium, Agapanthus, Hydrangeas and Fuchsia Trees
August through September
A variety of Campanula and Jerusalem Cherries
October through November
Different kinds of Chrysanthemums and Coleus
December
Poinsettas, Azaleas, Cyclamen, Winter Berries and Heather Trees
Throughout the year, a variety of foliage plants complement the flowering plants.
