Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park

Surely, we’re spoiled for orchids around here. Only a few weeks after Orchids in the Park, Dave and I headed over to Golden Gate Park again. This time, we went to the historic Conservatory of Flowers, and found lots of orchids and other stunning blooms.  Here are a few of the sights —

Conservatory of Flowers, view of front entrance and central dome of glasshouse, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaAquatic Plants room, water, reflections, glasshouse, tropical plants, vines, water lily pads, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhragmipedium besseae, Lady Slipper flower, orchid species, Phrag, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Green and purple bromeliad, colorful leaves, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaCoelogyne orchid flowers, Aquatic Plants room, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaSobralia orchid flower in Highland Tropics room, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

The Conservatory consists of five separate rooms, each with a different climate zone. When we visited, the blooms included a brilliantly hued vireya rhododendron, and a dazzlingly variegated hibiscus. Plants with colorful foliage added even more to the tapestry. Orchids were well represented in the Aquatic Plants, Highland Tropics, Lowland Tropics, and Potted Plants galleries. Many of their beautifully grown orchids are rare species, so it’s a pleasure to see them thriving.

Vireya flowers, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaMaxillaria reichenheimiana, unusual orchid species with white spotted leaves, beautiful foliage, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaVariegated hibiscus flower, Aquatic Plants room, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

Looking up at tropical plants and colorful stained glass, Lowland Tropics room, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaPaphiopedilum bellatulum, Paph, Lady Slipper flower, orchid species, Potted Plants gallery, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaAquatic Plants Gallery, water, reflections, glasshouse, tropical plants, water lily pads, Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California

As usual, I’ve got plenty of pictures, so check back soon for more. For anybody in the San Francisco Bay Area, resident or visitor, don’t miss the amazing botanical gems at the Conservatory of Flowers. And check out the flower power of the Conservatory’s popular, nightly light show, which runs until October 21st.

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