Visit the Historic Leu Home and Gardens
Visit the Historic Leu Home and Gardens
The Harry P. Leu gardens and estate feature beautiful outdoor settings, with miles of walk ways set around the meticulously restored Leu House.
Tours of the Leu house are about 20 minutes long and offer a look into what life in Florida was like at the turn of the 20th century. The Leu house started life in 1888 as a two story frame home with five rooms. Different owners throughout the years purchased extra land around the home, and made additions to the home as well. The property was purchased by Harry P Leu in 1936.
The inviting climate of central Florida makes it possible for Leu gardens to grow a wide variety of plants. The gardens contain over 240 varieties of camellia's. One of Americas largest collections not located in California. You can also find the largest formal rose garden in Florida on the Leu Estate. Along with the roses and camellia's you can enjoy orchids, bromeliads and azaleas to name a few of the wonderful plants found in the garden. There are also elm trees and oak trees, providing shade for those who would like to enjoy a stroll through the garden.
One favorite spot for visitors is the butterfly garden. This garden is located next to the cottage that sits in the center of the gardens. Hundreds of different plants have been incorporated into its design, to be certain to attract butterflies all year long.
The Harry P. Leu gardens are located at 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando FL. The Gardens are open everyday with the exception of Christmas Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Admission is adults $5.00 children K-12 $1.00, children under grade K are free. Monday mornings from 9 a.m. til noon are also free. For further information call 407-246-2620.
The Harry P. Leu gardens and estate feature beautiful outdoor settings, with miles of walk ways set around the meticulously restored Leu House.
Tours of the Leu house are about 20 minutes long and offer a look into what life in Florida was like at the turn of the 20th century. The Leu house started life in 1888 as a two story frame home with five rooms. Different owners throughout the years purchased extra land around the home, and made additions to the home as well. The property was purchased by Harry P Leu in 1936.
The inviting climate of central Florida makes it possible for Leu gardens to grow a wide variety of plants. The gardens contain over 240 varieties of camellia's. One of Americas largest collections not located in California. You can also find the largest formal rose garden in Florida on the Leu Estate. Along with the roses and camellia's you can enjoy orchids, bromeliads and azaleas to name a few of the wonderful plants found in the garden. There are also elm trees and oak trees, providing shade for those who would like to enjoy a stroll through the garden.
One favorite spot for visitors is the butterfly garden. This garden is located next to the cottage that sits in the center of the gardens. Hundreds of different plants have been incorporated into its design, to be certain to attract butterflies all year long.
The Harry P. Leu gardens are located at 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando FL. The Gardens are open everyday with the exception of Christmas Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the last tour starts at 3 p.m. Admission is adults $5.00 children K-12 $1.00, children under grade K are free. Monday mornings from 9 a.m. til noon are also free. For further information call 407-246-2620.
