Longwood Gardens Orchid Extravaganza 2015
by
Barb Rosen
Winter is dragging its heels. What a wonderful time for a dose of Spring encapsulated in a four-acre conservatory at Longwood Gardens.
Orchid ~ Longwood Gardens
The Orchid Extravaganza is in bloom until March 29th.Thousands of orchids,as well as spring-blooming bulbs, light up the conservatory at Longwood Gardens. They are displayed in every way imaginable; topiaries, flowerbed and container plantings, hanging baskets and sculptures.
Orchid ~ Longwood Gardens
Exotic colors and rare varieties are on show. There are also naturalized woodland-style plantings to enjoy.
Woodland Planting
The Mediterranean Garden ~ Longwood Gardens
Each area of the conservatory is filled with bloom and the scent of lilies, gardenias and citrus flowers.
Edgeworthia ~ Paper Bush
Orchid ~ Longwood Gardens
Longwood has an Orchid Room display year-round dedicated to rare finds and education about these well-loved plants.
Orchid Basket Planting ~ Longwood Gardens
For those of you at a distance who need to shake off the winter, I hope this little tour put you in a springy mood!
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Uh-oh, that Edgeworthia is lovely and I think it might grow here.
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Beautiful photos!
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@Hannah V ~ thanks so much!
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