Leu Gardens is Always Stunning - even in July

July 23, 2010 by Rick

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Disney has beautiful gardens that amaze visitors for days but for a combination of beauty and diversity of plants, The Harry P. Leu Gardens is the crown jewel of Orlando and Central Florida.

Just as you wouldn’t miss the Chicago Botanical Gardens in the windy city, you shouldn’t miss this Botanical Mecca if you visit our state. Allow plenty of time, wear comfortable shoes and bring extra batteries for your camera.

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Robert Bowden is the director and fellow committee member who showed the FNGLA marketing team the highlights and stunning views and garden rooms.

 

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Leu Gardens features many potted specimens and combination planters. They use the Thriller-Filler-Spiller concept to demonstrate how to make a beautiful container garden you would be happy to have on your porch or patio.

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Profusion Zinnias are a disease resistant type on display throughout many sunny spots in the garden. The butterflies were plentiful and highly attracted to these zinnias.

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Weddings are a big thing at Leu Gardens. They are booked over a year out. They have excellent facilities for multiple weddings and are located near downtown and near I-4 for easy access.

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The largest formal rose garden in the south is a central feature of Leu Gardens.

Photographers flock to this garden to take images of plants and flowers that are used in magazines and books published all over the world. Fashion photographers find many beautiful settings at this garden.

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Comments (5) -

November 13. 2009 14:11

Great post, Rick. Thanks. Glad to know they're worth a drive over even in July. .. I might add, Robert Bowden has a great new book out, a guide to veggie gardening in Florida. It's a fun read and packed with helpful information.
  (Btw, love that Riverview Flower Farm sign!)

penlyn1

November 13. 2009 22:38

Penny, I completely forgot to mention his book. (getting old). I guess you can tell I love that place and enjoy working with Robert on committees too. Really smart plant geek!

Rick

November 15. 2009 14:44

I've been wanting to go to Leu Gardens for some time now... Take it from a wannabe designer, those marketing elements around the garden are superb!  Maybe I'll take a trip when it cools off.

The Rainforest Gardener

November 15. 2009 17:01

Steve, Is it hot in Jax too?

Rick

November 15. 2009 17:04

Steve, I enjoy your blog posts. You should meet Robert Bowden when you go. He loves to share the garden with all and especially interesting gardeners like you.

Rick