So. Cal. Spring Garden Show
In April I went for the first time to the 22nd Annual Spring Garden Show, at South Coast Plaza in Orange County. My friend, Robert, who is a plant guru to me recommended it as the best local show. |
| Moorish Flourishes in a Contemporary Garden - Orange Coast College Horticulture Club |
It had over a dozen landscape garden exhibitions prepared by landscape designers and architects. With over 75 specialty plant vendors, seminars and events, there was a lot to do.
I primarily bought plants and took photos, so much that I couldn't find my friend there as my eyes were all on the merchandise. Here are the highlights.
Nepenthe:
This plant catches insects in it's pitchers, but I found these flowers irresistible.
Bromeliads:
Dahlia:
Epiphyllum:
Fairy Duster:
This vendor carried California native plants. I picked up some Coral Bells from them.
Clematis:
These flowers were so big and beautiful, I had to touch them to believe they were real.
Tuberose:
One of my favorites with their intoxicating fragrance. I've planted half a dozen bulbs which are mostly all sprouting this spring.
Poppies and verbena:
Two of the many delicate flowers from the English Cottage Garden booth.
Violets:
Violets starter kits, various types.
White lilacs:
Sweet purple blooms - unsure of name:
Sweet orange blooms - unsure of name:
The coloring reminds me of candy corn.
Irises:
Orchids:
Peony:
Staghorn fern:
Green foliage:
Huge tropical bean pods from Thailand:
Blue Imperial Plume cactus:
Succulents:
Robert's promise was that you will always find something you've never seen at this show. Very true. There were many kinds of beauty and inspiration.
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