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Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

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A high-angle view shows a large, multi-layered decorative floral display in the center of a brightly lit mall atrium. The centerpiece is a tall, branch-like structure covered in numerous pink and purple flowers. Integrated into the arrangement are various animal figurines, including white swans at the base, deer on a middle branch, and a blue bird in flight. The bottom of the display contains dense green plants and clusters of colorful flowers within a circular area enclosed by gold-colored railings. People walk across the tiled floor around the exhibit, with mall storefronts visible on the levels above.

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Waterlily Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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Coleus, Philodendron, and Ivy Transplants, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

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A top-down, close-up photograph shows a dense collection of various plants with different colored and patterned leaves. Many leaves feature vertical green and white stripes, with some sections displaying bright pink and purple hues. On the right side of the frame, large dark red and maroon leaves with green patterns overlap other foliage. In the upper left corner, corner, a light lime-green leaf is visible, while the bottom left contains small, textured green leaves. The various plants are tightly packed together, filling the entire frame with overlapping colors and textures.

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Doryanthes palmeri Flowers, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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Begonia, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

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White Orchid Flowers in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A cluster of white orchid flowers is prominently displayed in the foreground under bright sunlight. The large petals are white with small yellow and dark markings at the center of each bloom. High contrast exists between these brightly lit flowers and the dark, shadowed surroundings. In the upper left, some green, fan-shaped leaves are partially illuminated. To the right, a sun-dappled surface is visible amidst deep shadows.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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Mist and Sun in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A vertical garden wall curves along a paved walkway inside a large glass conservatory filled with mist and sunlight. The massive wall on the left is densely covered in various green plants, some featuring small pink and purple flowers. Beams of bright sunlight stream down from a glass ceiling through a layer of fog. On the right, several large planters sit along the edge of the path next to hanging plants. The curved concrete path leads toward the silhouettes of people standing in the distance under the light rays.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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Show Garden Display, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California

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A modern landscape display features concrete paths, plant beds with tall grasses in dark mulch, and various pieces of outdoor furniture. In the foreground, a large stainless steel cylindrical bin sits on a light grey concrete slab. To the right, a black two-tier rolling cart holds small wooden bowls, a white vase with yellow flowers, and a covered dish. A metal frame canopy covers a background area that includes two tan-cushioned tan-cushioned chairs around a low square feature. The scene is enclosed by a textured green wall on one side and has a white ceiling with recessed lighting strips.

 

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The Calyx 5, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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An indoor conservatory features a glass and metal ceiling draped with flowing, translucent green, blue, and yellow fabric streamers. A large vertical garden wall covered in lush greenery stands in the background alongside several low, circular planters filled with various tropical plants. Three people are positioned near these planters: one individual wears a black and white striped garment with a red bag, another is in blue overalls, and a third wears a red long-sleeved shirt. The light-colored floor is marked by shadows cast from the overhead structure and plants. Large green leaves occupy the immediate foreground at the bottom of the frame.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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