Autumn Bulbs & Perennials in Bloom at Charles Cresson’s Hedgleigh Spring

Join Charles Cresson for a tour of his garden, Hedgleigh Spring, to learn about fall blooming bulbs and perennials. September is the peak bloom season for the many varieties of colchicum, one of the most neglected but easy to grow bulbs. Other September-blooming bulbs include lycoris and hardy cyclamen. Seasonal companions include asters, toad lilies, perennial sunflowers, heleniums, chrysanthemums, and lespedeza. September is also a peak season for the flower garden where late perennials are accompanied by dahlias, cannas, and a rainbow of salvias, both hardy and non-hardy.

You may also wish to sign up for the Zoom presentation July 29th from 7-9 pm where Charles will go over ideas and combinations with plenty of time to order those bulbs.

Charles Cresson gardens at Hedgleigh Spring in Swarthmore, PA, a garden that has been lovingly maintained in his family for four generations and is now cared for by one of the country’s leading horticulturists. The garden has been featured in magazines and publications as well as in television programming, notably Monty Don's American Gardens. Charles studied and worked in both the US and Europe, including the Royal Horticultural Society. He is an avid gardener and a professional horticulturist, author, lecturer, and consultant.

Charles is the award-winning author of three books: Charles Cresson on the American Flower Garden, Ornamental Trees, and Rock Gardening. In 2001, Charles was awarded the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Certificate of Merit. And at the HPS/MAG Annual Meeting in December 2023, Charles was honored as the first recipient of the “Jim Bobb Memorial Award,” an award created to recognize members whose outstanding contributions and long-term service have significantly enriched and expanded HPS/MAG.

This is a Members Only event. Registration is required. The cost is $20 per person. Only guests who are on the same membership as the registrant are permitted to attend. The visit is limited to 15 participants. There will be a waitlist if needed.

Registration opens August 5^th.  Registration closes on September 14^th.

Click here if you would like to become a member of HPS/MAG before registering for this event.

If raining lightly, please bring an umbrella. If raining heavily, the event will be held on the rain date Thursday, September 18^th.

Please wear sturdy shoes. The property is very level and easily navigated.

Address and parking directions will be sent to all registrants in their confirmation email.

Contact: Laura Axel at [email protected]