Sunday, March 13, 2011

US2011 - Philadelphia International Flower Show: Springtime in Paris

The Philadelphia International Flower Show, also the world’s largest indoor flower exhibition, is held annually in March at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

 

 

Attracting more than 250,000 people annually, for 2011, visitors to the show were transported to the beautiful and romantic City of Light.

 

 

A blooming “Springtime in Paris” greeted guests with a bucolic park scene along the Seine.

 

 

Flowering trees, lilacs, roses and borders of lavender led visitors through gardens inspired by the Tuileries.

 

 

In the distance, a daring Moulin Rouge atmosphere was displayed with cabaret performances, spectacular flower sculptures and carousel topiaries.

 

 

Although they did not managed to fit the whole Eifel Tower into the Convention Center, miniatures of it were abundance throughout the exhibition.

 

 

In addition to the Parisian theme, several display gardens (as part of their annual competition) were also showcased. Among them included:

 

Impressions of Notre Dame by Robertson’s Flowers

 

 

Le Salon Des Fleurs by Jamie Rothstein

 

 

Underground Paris by American Institute of Floral Designers

 

 

La Toile Du Jardin by Michael Petrie’s Handmade Gardens

 

 

Timeless Treasures at Vacherot and Lecoufle by Waldor Orchids

 

 

Back Road State of Mind by Romano’s Landscaping

 

 

Reve de Fleurs by Flowers by David

 

 

Urban Graffiti by Michael Bruce Florist

 

 

Rooted in Ireland by Tourism Ireland

 

 

An American in Paris by Schaffer Designs

 

 

Musee de L’Esprit by Jacques Amand

 

 

En Pieir Air by Hunter Hayes Landscape Design

 

 

Tour de France by J. Downend Landscaping

 

 

Boites De Fleurs a la Mode by Beautiful Blooms Events

 

 

There was also a bustling Marketplace with an array of take-home products to get the garden started. Those stalls and products that caught my attention were:

 

Hanging water gardens

 

 

Desertlands’ cacti and succulents

 

 

Unique oil candles

 

 

Custom-made palm trees

 

 

Handmade embroidery

 

 

And the best part of the show, Free Wine Tastings, presented by the PA Wine & Spirits Store.

 

 

With over 15 tables showcasing different types of wines and spirits, I was lucky to be able to try the

 

Chocovine Cabernet Sauvignon and Chocolate from Holland

 

 

Chambord French Vodka from France

 

 

Arbor Mist Pomegranate Pinot Noir from USA

 

 

Sweet Carolina Sweet Tea Vodka from USA

 

 

Landy VS Cognac from France

 

 

Quay Vodka from France

 

 

Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka

 

 

Aperol Apertivo and Cavit Lunetta Prosecco from Italy

 

 

Barefoot Moscato from USA

 

 

… in addition to the Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 (France), Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (USA - Washington),  Mouton Cadet Rose (France - Bordeaux), and George Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages (France).

 

 

The $20 spent for the show was definitely well worth it!!

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