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Claire Kim

FLUORESCENT FLOWERS. The Como Park flower conservatory is has a vast variety of flowers. One of many exhibits that Como Park has to offer.

Tulips, hydrangea, and pansies: the Como Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show provides an opportunity to see spring in full bloom. Located in the Sunken Garden, which is one of the many gardens in the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, the exhibit displays topiaries along with thousands of other spring flowers. The Conservatory was designed and built in 1915, and serves as a shelter for the park’s plants as well, as a year-round show house.

Although the exhibit itself is quite small visitors have access to a huge variety of plants to observe. As each year and season sets a certain color scheme for the plants, this year’s Spring Flower Show features chartreuse green, purple, pink, and yellow flowers. The glass ceiling allows for beautiful lighting on sunny days, so bringing a camera along to try out photography would not be a bad idea. Overall, the peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by the exhibit’s multi-level design and places where visitors can sit and enjoy the flowers.

The Spring Flower Show is perfect for groups or solo visitors looking for a bright and fragrant way to start the spring season. However, given the size of the exhibit, take the opportunity to also explore other gardens at the Conservatory such as the Ordway Gardens and the Palm Domes.

The Spring Flower Show is open daily until Apr. 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Entrance is free and no reservation is required.