Corpse Flower Bloom at Norfolk Botanical Garden | Virginia Beach News

Get ready for nature’s ultimate stink fest — the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s corpse flower is finally about to bloom, with a dramatic window from July 3rd to 8th. This rare Sumatran giant, less than a thousand of which remain in the wild, can shoot up five feet tall in days and smells like rotting flesh to lure pollinators. With a bloom that lasts just a day or two, they’re offering early access for members, regular hours, and even late-night viewing — when the stench hits its peak. Fans voted on names like “Lady Macdeath” and “Stinkerbelle,” and the event also kicks off their new Conservation and Education Fund, funding a future “Garden of Tomorrow” for endangered plants. Don’t miss it — this wild spectacle won’t return for another decade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad4039a3f05a1815