The Formal Gardens in Summer

A virtual walk through Mt. Cuba Center's Formal Gardens in summertime, from the iconic rolling hills of Delaware's Piedmont ecotype, to our conservatory terrace, to our South Garden which features native plants in an Arts and Crafts movement-inspired perennial design. Look out for button snake-root (Erygnium yuccifolium), butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), and southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).
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About Mt. Cuba Center:
With paths welcoming guests from the formal gardens of a du Pont mansion through stunning vistas, intimate woodlands and lush meadows, Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden in Hockessin, Delaware that puts the beauty of native landscapes on display to inspire conservation.
What began in the 1930s as the private estate of Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland is now a public garden that centers on the beauty and value of native plants. In addition to cultivating the public garden's formal and naturalistic landscapes, Mt. Cuba Center staff conduct research, connect guests to the natural world, and teach students about native plant horticulture. Gardens are open for general admission Wednesday to Sunday, April to November. Classes are offered year-round. More information at mtcubacenter.org