“Kiku in the Japanese Garden” opens today at The New York Botanical Garden and we can’t wait to catch a glimpse of the beautiful cascades, cones and columns of brilliantly hued chrysanthemums. For the past two years, the Conservatory Courtyards have been transformed into a setting that evokes the gardens of Kyoto including undulating masses of ferns and perennials and the exquisitely handcrafted pavilions which showcase these amazing floral sculptures of kiku (Japanese for chrysanthemum).
"Driving Rain" Display at The New York Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden experts work up to 11 months to grow, train and shape the kiku on display, and sadly, this is the last year these beautiful plants will be shown in this setting. Luckily, we have found other mums to celebrate fall’s fleeting beauty!
Liora Manne - Mum Rug
Caspari - Chrysanthemums Napkin
Red Ruby Rose - Pink Mum Clutch
Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes
Martha Stewart - Chrysanthemum Cupcake
Todd Alexander Romano - Small Chrysanthemum
The exhibit runs from October 17 through November 15. For more information and tickets, visit The New York Botanical Garden their popular blog Plant Talk.
Photos from The New York Botanical Garden, Liora Manne, Caspari, Red Ruby Rose, NYBG Store, Martha Stewart and Elle Decor
3 Comments
How I wish I was in NY those weeks.
Chrysanthemums are one of my favorite flowers – just so full of cheer! Great images, and that clutch, I have been eyeing her designs for quite some time now 🙂
Great post. Will be back often.
Come drop by mine 🙂
Jenn
Will do! Thanks for stopping by… Carolyn
Awesome post! You have a great blog, absolutely the best Ive read so far. I will be looking forward to your next entry. Thanks again.