Friday, April 8, 2011
Orchid Show: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA
I love plants - always have, always will. Growing up I had a room full of houseplants, but funny, no flowering plants. I started getting into orchids about two years ago and have posted several times about the orchids Mr. Olive has given me and others I've bought. I'm a total beginner and need to hone my skills in caring for them so I can get flowers. My little collection makes me happy, but seeing the Orchid Show at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a huge treat for me. I'm lucky to have a college-friend live in that town so twice now, we've packed up the car and headed to the Orchid Show and tie in a great visit-weekend. The show is put on with different orchid societies putting together its display and then the orchids are judged. I wanted to share some pictures of the gorgeous flowers.
Catleya:
Vanda:
Vanda
Several different orchids:
Phaleanopsis:
Catleya (I think):
???
Dendrobium:
Phaleanopsis injected with blue dye:
Paphiopedlium (I think):
Vanda (I loved these!):
Oncidium:
Militonis (pansy orchid):
Now, next set of pictures will be of my plants - the ones I've managed to get to flower. Enjoy!
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Wow, I wouldn't have ever thought to dye orchids blue {or any flower for that matter} but the blue ones were my favorite for some reason! Thanks for sharing so many lovely pictures... and for visiting my blog!
ReplyDelete♥ Janell
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Gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your beauties :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to be back in touch!
So pretty! My Orchid bloomed just recently. I love them! The are gorgeous in a structural way that is different from any other flower!
ReplyDeleteThese are so gorgeous! I think the Vandas is my favorite. I've loved orchids for a while now, but I've never even attempted to grow them because I've heard how difficult it can be. I can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, I've got some lotion that is scented with orchid oil. It smells amazing!