Mt. Cuba Center, Botanical garden and historic estate in Hockessin, Delaware, United States
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden and historic estate spread across rolling terrain in the Delaware Piedmont. The property includes woodland gardens with native plant collections and formal garden areas surrounding a manor house from 1935.
The Copeland family built a Colonial Revival manor house on the property in 1935. Their private estate was later transformed into a public botanical garden open to visitors.
The gardens showcase native plants that visitors can see growing throughout the grounds. These collections reflect how the landscape naturally develops in the Delaware Piedmont region.
The grounds are open from April through November, and visitors can explore freely or join guided tours of the gardens. The rolling terrain means you should wear comfortable shoes and pace yourself for a full experience.
The property offers an interactive tool that helps visitors identify which plants naturally grow in their own home regions. This practical resource allows people to design their gardens with species suited to their specific locations.
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