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.