Archive for September 29th, 2011

How Do They Do That?: Ozukuri or ‘Thousand Bloom’

Posted in Behind the Scenes, Exhibitions on September 29th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment
ozukuri

An ozukuri display in the Nolen Greenhouses, 2010

A dazzling display of kiku will join Fall Flowers of Japan in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory beginning October 5. Don’t miss these magnificent Japanese chrysanthemums trained to grow in a mesmerizing variety of shapes and styles. In anticipation, we’re taking an in-depth look at these fascinating flowers.

One plant, hundreds of flowers. Find out how it’s done below.

Morning Eye Candy: Many Anemone

Posted in Photography on September 29th, 2011 by Ann Rafalko – Be the first to comment

Fall Flowers of Japan isn’t just about kiku. It’s about Japanese anemone, too, in all their delicacy.

Japanese Anemone in Fall Flowers of Japan

Japanese Anemones in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)