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Franklin Park Conservatory offers a respite from winter with the return of the annual Orchids exhibition, featuring thousands of blooming flowers among lush tropical plants from Jan. 23-March 7, 2021. “The orchid exhibition opens at a time of year when we are craving color the most. The Conservatory is a place to escape muted winter landscapes and surround yourself with bright, warm, tropical scenery. To be around so many flowers in the wintertime is a truly rejuvenating experience," said Conservatory President and CEO Bruce Harkey.
One of the most technical of the Conservatory’s annual exhibitions, Orchids is a showcase of horticultural skill and artistry. In total, the exhibition features about 1,650 orchids representing 15 unique genera. Giant panel mosaics of mosses, preserved flowers and other natural materials set the stage for the exhibition. A grand archway adorned with tillandsia air plants, orchids and live Spanish moss lead visitors into the exhibition, where eight delicately crafted orchid orbs float overhead. Throughout the garden spaces, pastel succulent arrangements complement the bright colors of the exotic orchids.
Displayed in the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse, Orchids also features a selection of newly repositioned Chihuly glass artwork from the Conservatory’s permanent collection, specifically selected for this exhibition.
Accompanying Orchids are two other visually stunning shows: a paper art exhibition by Lea Gray, Bringing Reverence to Nature: An Exploration of Botanicals in Paper, open daily through May 31 and the return of Chihuly Nights on select evenings January through October.
The Conservatory is continuing to follow the latest COVID-19 guidelines as directed by local government and health officials. All visitors are required to wear a face covering and maintain social distancing protocols. Complete details about the latest policies can be found here: fpconservatory.org/know-before-you-go.
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Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, United States
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