Posted August 29, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Aquatic Collection Curator
Waterlilies
Sensory Garden Gem
Created by the 2008 interns and expertly maintained by Horticulturist Angie Andrade-Foster, this delightful water garden features tumbling water and a classical, tiny, red, Marliac waterlily Nymphaea ‘Ellisiana’ (Hybridizer: Latour-Marliac). This darling garden is beckoning to see you.
Romantic Gardens Pool
The featured Rocky Mountain Legacy (RMLC) waterlilies are displayed here and all are unique, beautiful and Gold Medal winners.
The six hardy RMLC waterlilies are: N. ‘Denver’ (hyb.: Strawn), N. ‘Denver’s Delight’ (hyb.: Tomocik), N. ‘Colorado’ (hyb.: Strawn), N. ‘Cynthia Ann’ (hyb.: Strawn), N. ‘Joey Tomocik’ (hyb.: Strawn) and ‘Attorney Elrod’ (hyb.: Tomocik).
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Posted August 29, 2008 by Matt Cole, Director of Education
This is the season of inspiration. I know everyone talks about gardening in the spring, but this is the time of year that motivates me. Every garden has come into its own. Yards, parks, estates, landscapes: by now you know what they are going to be. Thick slabs of watermelon, backlogs of zuchini, fulsome fruit and fields of flowers: even the weeds seem mastered by an all-encompassing abundance. The failures (we’ve all got them) are totally hidden underneath successes–or in my case, underneath other failures! There is no guilt left: we’re off to enjoy Labor Day with clear consciences.
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Posted August 25, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Aquatic Collection Curator
In the Monet pond, the leaves of the Gardens’ favorite lotus Nelumbo nucifera ‘Mrs. Perry D. Slocum’ sporting plate-like water resistant leaves. In the background is an exciting graffiti artist’s mural (Lady Pink) and reflection. The colorful murals are part of the Gardens’ popular “Urban Nature” exhibit.
Posted August 25, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Aquatic Collection Curator
Nelumbo ‘Rosy Clouds’ lotus continues to flower magnificantly in the Victoria (upper) pool. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon, for three consecutive days. They are delightfully fragrant. N. ‘Rosy Clouds’ is an excellent lotus for Colorado Gardens.
Posted August 19, 2008 by Anna Sher, Director of Research & Conservation
No, not in pole-vault (with sunflowers) or fencing (with pruning sheers) or swimming (among the lilies), but as a part of an international exhibit of botanic gardens called “Homes for plants, Gardens for humans” located at the Science & Technology Park at the Olympic Village, Beijing. This exhibit highlights what over 70 botanic gardens (including ours) are doing to conserve species and resources around the world. Each botanic garden is represented by a large color panel, describing their contributions. Kudos to the staff of the Research, Herbaria & Records Department at Denver Botanic Gardens for giving us so much to talk about on our panel for the exhibit! Check out the Conservation and Research navigation link on our Web site to learn more about what we are doing to protect plants of the Rocky Mountain region.
Here is a link to a PDF of the panel shown below.
Posted August 14, 2008 by Lisa Eldred, Director of Exhibitions & Programs
Last Sunday, August 10th, Gardens visitors and I enjoyed a special treat – an amphitheater performance by the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance ensemble. Made possible by a grant from the Colorado Council on the Arts, Cleo Parker Robinson’s welcoming spirit and dancers shared a positive message of unity for for everyone in the audience. Young and old alike were compelled to move – even onto the stage! I’ll certainly do everything in my power to see this talent and magical force again. Thanks, Cleo!!
Posted August 12, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Aquatic Collection Curator
Magenta hardy waterlily ‘James Brydon’ is now at its best in Denver Botanic Gardens’
pools . . . The Gardens is famous for its stunning displays of the bowl-shaped classical Nymphaea ‘James Brydon’ (hybridizer: Dreer Nurseries).
Now is the best time to walk around our pools and enjoy a multitude of hardy and tropical waterlilies, expertly groomed and displayed for all of our special visitors.
Posted August 11, 2008 by Joe Tomocik, Aquatic Collection Curator
Rocky Mountain Legacy Collection (RMLC) tropical waterlily ‘William Mclane’ . . . The purple Nymphaea ‘William McLane’ (hybridizer: Florida Aquatic Nurseries) is one of eight unique outstanding waterlilies flourishing in the Romantic Pool.
Bring your camera–you will want to remember this forever!
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