Every 5 years there is an international flower show in Genova (Genoa) . Euroflora 2011 was the 10th event to be staged. It just happened to be on when we were in Italy this year, so we thought we should take a look. It is held beside the sea at the Fiera di Genova. It was very well attended. There have been over 4.5 million visitors to the previous 9 shows – more than 500,000 at the 2006 event.
inside the festival centre
lots of plants and people under one roof
We arrived early, something I recommend, as it became very crowded later on.
The space was divided into different types of growing zones.
cactus in the arid zone
there were lots of cactus plants
The island of Sardinia, or Sardegna as Italians call it, was well represented with the terrain of the island recreated.
the rocky landscape of Sardinia
There was a large, and very popular owl.
a green owl
Italy is famous for its olives.
an ancient olive tree
There was an interesting staircase to the upper floor.
pretty stairs
a nautical display
And there were lots and lots of flowers.
sunflowers are so cheerful
jaunty gerberas
I love the orange
beautiful bonsai
There was a large area devoted to orchids. I think these are the most amazing flowers. Just take a look at this little beauty.
exotic orchid
Australian grevillia a long way from home
venus fly trap
there must be roses
gazanias waiting for the sun
still waiting
it has arrived
If you go in 2016 make sure you get there early.
the steps from above
Or you won’t make it up the stairs.
from the upper level
- a very Italian display
You only have to wait 4 years and 9 months until the next Euroflora.
I’m not that into gardening, but this looks like a photographer’s paradise as well!
By: Journey Photographic on July 16, 2011
at 1:17 pm
I’m not all that interested in gardening either, except for my small balcony stuff, but it was fun.
By: bagnidilucca on July 16, 2011
at 9:11 pm
Great photos and a most ineresting exhibition. I will make a note to visit it in 2016… Have you visited the Iris Garden in Florence? They have their yearly exhibition between the end of April and the end of May. Well worth a visit as it is the best collection of irises in the world. Here you have a small sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dej0I7ru94I
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 16, 2011
at 2:18 pm
I haven’t visited the iris garden, but I will. How do you know so much Maria? I’ll definitely be ther next year.
By: bagnidilucca on July 16, 2011
at 9:12 pm
I read a lot, all the time and this is how I find lots of interesting information. Then, I go and see for myself. You will love the iris garden, some of the varieties only grow there. It is a point of reference for iris lovers around the world. As you know, the iris (in heraldry fleur-de-lys) is the emblem of Florence and it used to grow wild everywhere in the area.
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 17, 2011
at 7:55 am
There are still irises growing wild along the roads around Bagni di Lucca. I love them. I will definitely go to the iris garden in Florence.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 8:28 am
Love your close ups
By: Roz on July 16, 2011
at 4:06 pm
The orchid came up well I think.
By: bagnidilucca on July 16, 2011
at 9:18 pm
Love the pictures of the wise owl, the old olive tree and the nautical theme. Your close-up photo of the exotic orchid is amazing! On the whole a wonderful array of flowers captured by your lens. Lovely to find an Australian grevillea on display in Italy. Always a pleasure to see the photos, thanks, Deb!
By: Sandra H on July 16, 2011
at 11:02 pm
It was a fun day. By the time we left you could barely move in the auditorium. We were lucky we went on a weekday and early.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 1:14 am
I am always excited to see Australian plants when I am away from home.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 8:33 am
Beautiful pictures. I wonder how old that olive tree is…. they amaze me for how long they can last for.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on July 17, 2011
at 4:38 am
I think olive trees can live to be very old. This one is both old and portable.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 8:31 am
Great photos and a most interesting exhibition. I will make a note to visit it in 2016
By: Neha on July 17, 2011
at 6:20 am
It is certainly worth a visit. Genova is interesting too. There will be a post on Genova soon.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 8:30 am
That owl is something else, as is the bonsai. I’m always fascinated by bonsai – wish I could grow them..
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on July 17, 2011
at 7:10 am
I don’t think I would have the patience for bonsai, but I do appreciate the art.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 8:29 am
That owl is just amazing! I’ve never seen topiary like that before!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 17, 2011
at 12:03 pm
It was very big – most impressive.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 9:19 pm
The ancient olive tree is impressive … I’m imagining how much it’s seen and heard through its lifetime!
By: sheof108names on July 17, 2011
at 1:58 pm
I would love to know how old it was.
By: bagnidilucca on July 17, 2011
at 9:20 pm
I love the orange too. I will have it as my screensaver soon. 🙂
By: maru on July 18, 2011
at 1:47 am
The detail in these flowers is incredible.
By: bagnidilucca on July 18, 2011
at 8:28 am
Extraordinary exhibits, love the colours, so luminous and joyfilled…
By: Reggie on July 18, 2011
at 1:16 pm
It was certainly very colourful.
By: bagnidilucca on July 18, 2011
at 9:05 pm
Yay, thanks for taking me to the show, looked amazing. 🙂 How cool is that owl?!
By: Anna Johnston on July 19, 2011
at 2:47 am
It was very colourful and interesting. Genova is great too. There will be more on the city soon.
By: bagnidilucca on July 19, 2011
at 7:49 am
The ex position certainly was extraordinary: if I’m still around I’ll organise the 2016 event. I hope you enjoyed the lunch and the trip
tina
By: tina birri on July 19, 2011
at 7:37 am
Hi Tina, We had a great day at the flower show and in Genova as well. There will be another post soon about the rest of Genova. Hopefully we will all be back in 2016.
By: bagnidilucca on July 19, 2011
at 7:48 am
Now I’ll have to add this to the bucket list too. Even though we were in Camogli for a month, I never made it into Genoa. I’ll just have to make sure when I go it’s in 2016 during the next flower festival.
By: Julie on July 19, 2011
at 8:47 am
There will be a post on Genova soon. We have driven through lots of times and finally we spent some time there. There are just too many interesting places to go in Italy. I won’t see everything I want to in my lifetime.
By: bagnidilucca on July 19, 2011
at 9:21 am
Fascinating… I loved your photographs but gazanias that waiting for the sun, my best. Thank you Deb&Liz, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on July 22, 2011
at 6:07 am
Beautiful! Strange seeing the cacti in Europe.
By: lisa@notesfromafrica on July 25, 2011
at 5:55 pm
Cactus plants are quite popular in Italy. I guess they are exotic.
By: bagnidilucca on July 25, 2011
at 10:05 pm
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