Orchid Extravaganza

Orchid Extravaganza

January 22 through March 27, 2011


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Immerse yourself in a dazzling world of orchids as we transform the Conservatory into a lush oasis showcasing the divas of the plant world.

Colorful orchids drape from walls, flow from pedestals and are even fashioned into curtains. Experience 20 rooms of pure sunshine where spring has never left. And your family won’t want to, either.

You will be amazed by the variety of orchids on display, featuring a plethora of colors, sizes, shapes and varieties, including Cattleya, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis, Paphiopedilum and Oncidium, among others.

On March 25–27, 2011 enter a world of dazzling orchids showcased by the best collectors and growers from Hawaii to South America during the annual International Orchid Show & Sale ! Stunning exhibits fill the Conservatory and a wide array of orchids are for sale. Enjoy the American Orchid Society-judged show, guided tours, informative talks and a sales pavilion like no other.

Horticultural highlights this season:

General Indoor Highlights
Acacia
Amaryllis
Begonias
Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis)
Bugloss (Echium)
Buttercup (Ranunculus)
Butterfly-bush (Buddleja)
Christmas-pride (Ruellia macrantha)
Cliva
Longwood Hybrid Cinerarias (Pericallis)
Coleus
Delphiniums
Eupatorium
Forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica)
Freesia
Geraniums (Pelargonium)
Gladiolus
Hyacinths (Hyacinthus orientalis)
Cape Cowslip (Lachenalia)
Lilies
Marguerite (Argyranthemum frutescens)
Narcissus
Orchids
Pansies (Viola)
Primroses (Primula)
Queen's tears (Billbergia nutans)
Roses
Snapdragons (Antirrhinum)
Stocks (Matthiola)
Broom (Cytisus x spachianus)
Tulips
Velvet Groundsel (Roldana petasitis)
Winter Red-hot-poker (Veltheimia bracteata)
General Outdoor Highlights

Conifers

Glory-of-the-snow (Chionodoxa)
Hollies (Ilex)
Siberian Squills (Scilla siberica)
Tomasini's Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus)
Topiaries
Winter Aconites (Eranthis hyemalis)
Witch-hazels (Hamamelis)