From June 6 to June 27, a colorful, fragrant and unprecedented event will take place in the Moscow State University Botanical Garden "Apothecary Garden" - the II annual "Month of Peonies and Irises".
The exposition of the largest exhibition of peonies and irises in Russia will be constantly updated - it will feature over 200 varieties of irises and more than 300 varieties of peonies of early, middle and late flowering periods, which will gradually replace each other. The peony program includes unique varieties of yellow herbaceous peonies, luxurious varieties of milk-flowered peonies, white ITO hybrids and much more.
In addition, visitors will see at least 60 of the most spectacular peony varieties from the Dutch Peony Shop nursery. Each variety will feature several dozen cut flowers to showcase the lush bouquets in all their glory.
Peonies are one of the most fashionable and popular ornamental plants in Russia. In addition to peonies, the exhibition will feature medium-sized bearded irises of the Intermedia group and tall bearded irises. Florists pay great attention to the variety testing of novelties of world selection in the Moscow region, so guests will see both the most stable and well-proven varieties, as well as new selection, demonstrating fashion trends in the world of irises. Visitors to the "Month of Peonies and Irises" will be able to compare the presented varieties in terms of decorativeness, choose the ones they like, get professional advice on the selection of resistant varieties recommended for the Moscow region, as well as on the cultivation and use of plants in garden design. In addition, the guests of the exhibition will make their choice in the traditional competition for the bluest iris and vote for the variety that is the leader of the audience's choice.
There will be pleasant surprises as well. The organizers of the exhibition are the Peonies section at the Moscow Flower Growers on Novinsky Club, the Irises section of the Moscow Flower Growers Club and Yuri Bazhenov (Peony Shop). The Pharmaceutical Garden also has its own collection of peonies. Rare tree-like peonies open their huge buds at the end of May - double flowers reach 20 cm in diameter and have a wide variety of colors - from pearl to dark purple, from lemon yellow to dark orange with burgundy edging. In the middle of the twentieth century, it was here that the domestic selection of these amazing plants began and the first Russian varieties appeared. Now breeding work continues on the main territory of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University on Vorobyovy Gory.
Address of the director of the "Pharmaceutical garden" Alexei Retyum
- "Aptekarsky Ogorod" - the oldest botanical garden in Russia and the oldest subdivision of Moscow State University with the statuses of a monument of history and culture of Moscow, a monument of landscape gardening art of the 18th century and a specially protected natural area. In addition, Aptekarskiy Ogorod is the second most popular among parks and gardens in Moscow, and its Instagram is the most popular in the world among all botanical gardens and the most popular among all sights of Russia. A green oasis in the center of a metropolis! Thanks to highly professional specialists, new botanical exhibitions are constantly being created in the garden, and its collections are becoming one of the best in the country. In 2017, we not only celebrate the 311th anniversary of the garden, but also actively participate in the Year of Ecology in Russia, working with might and main to complete the projects already started and create new ones. The first stage of reconstruction of the historic Subtropical greenhouse, which was closed more than 15 years ago, is now nearing completion. Its ancient facade near the Zerkalny Canal is the main architectural landmark of the oldest botanical garden in Russia, which has become a hit on social networks. During the reconstruction process, we managed to preserve the unique historical architectural elements of the early and mid-19th century, which was highly appreciated by many of the largest contemporary architects, including Academician D.O.Shvidkovsky and Professor O.I. Yavein. Specialized excursions for architects and students are already taking place in this greenhouse. Most likely, the Subtropical Greenhouse will be able to open to visitors at the end of 2017. It will become the largest in area among all the greenhouses in the garden (over 1000 square meters). Thanks to the huge diversity of subtropical flora on all continents, this greenhouse will be even more spectacular and informative than the recently opened Victorna greenhouse with tropical water lilies and the large Palm Greenhouse, so beloved by visitors, where, since 2008, the Tropical Winter Festival has been held annually.
7 new exhibitions will appear in the Subtropical Greenhouse:
1. Rhododendrons, camellias, citrus fruits and other traditional winter garden plants.
2. Deciduous subtropical forests with undergrowth of palms and giant monocots.
3. Dry subtropics, plants from regions with a Mediterranean climate, including the Cape Floristic Region (South Africa).
4. Subtropical swamp forest
5. Mountain foggy forest.
6. Plants living on rocks.
7. Bamboo forest.
This year, to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Singapore, at the initiative of the Singapore Embassy in Moscow, a collection of rare orchids will be donated to the Botanical Garden, which should also be partially housed in the Subtropical Greenhouse.
Within the framework of the Year of Ecology announced by the President of the Russian Federation V.V. Flora of Central Russia "- its grand opening will take place on the Day of the Ecologist, June 5, 2017 - and" Far Eastern Garden ".
Among other things, in 2017, a laboratory for microclonal plant propagation will be created in the Aptekarsky Ogorod, which will allow the garden to actively join the Noah's Ark project of Moscow State University in terms of the reproduction of rare plant species in vitro and their subsequent preservation outside their natural habitats (ex situ) with the possibility of their further reintroduction into nature.
Massive outdoor blooming of rhododendrons, also called "pink trees"
Along with peonies, guests of the Aptekarskiy Ogorod can admire medium-sized and tall bearded irises.
Visitors to the "Month of Peonies and Irises" will be able to compare the presented varieties in terms of decorativeness, choose the ones they like, get professional advice on the selection of resistant varieties recommended for the Moscow region, as well as on the cultivation and use of plants in garden design. In addition, the guests of the exhibition will make their choice in the traditional competition for the bluest iris and vote for the variety that is the leader of the audience's choice.
The collection of tree-like peonies and wild species of herbaceous peonies (,) (curated by senior researcher M.S. Uspenskaya) on the new territory of the Garden was established in 1967. Thanks to the developed method of seed reproduction and agricultural technology, M.S. Uspenskaya, many mature, abundantly flowering plants were grown, which adorned the parterre and lawns of the Garden. A lot of experimental and collection material has been focused on nurseries. Having collected an original collection of species and varieties of tree and herbaceous peonies, using various methods of selection work, incl. exposure of seeds to various doses of radiation and treatment with chemical mutagens, conducting a careful selection of seedlings for frost resistance, resistance to drought, fungal diseases and decorative qualities, she managed to get about 20 hybrids of tree peonies in 30 years of work, which are listed in the Catalog of varieties admitted to use in the production of the Russian Federation. Among the most ornamental varieties, Vorobievsky, Moscow University, Hoffman, Stefan, Peter the Great, V. Tikhomirov "" Tatiana "," Muse "and some. dr. To date, M.S. Uspenskaya received 17 copyright certificates, several promising forms are undergoing state tests "Akademik Sadovnichy" and "300 years of the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University", incl. ... The results of many years of work with peonies are summarized by her in the book "Peonies" (2001).
From 8 to 16 July, the 7th annual exhibition "Peonies of the Northern Capital" will be held in the Botanical Garden of Peter the Great. The Peony Festival is expected on the last day of the exhibition.
Summer 2017 is becoming a real test of resilience for all gardeners. Despite all the difficulties, flower exhibitions of the Peter the Great Botanical Garden will take place! The first, with a delay of two weeks, will be presented varietal peonies. All flowers are grown in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region!
At the exhibition, visitors will be able to see a variety of varieties and get advice from leading collectors. Every day of the exhibition at 17:00 a lecture by the exhibition curators will be held. Flowers are presented in cut, new varieties will be added daily in order of flowering from early to late. In total, over 200 varieties will be exhibited during the exhibition, including peonies with a Japanese flower shape.
The exhibition is decorated with works of St. Petersburg artists - oil painting and painting in the Chinese style of gohua.
Working hours:
- from 8 to 11 July and from 13 to 16 July.
- Opening on July 8 at 12:00, all subsequent days the exhibition is open from 11:00 to 19:00.
- Wednesday 12 July - the exhibition is closed for editing.
- Entrance from the embankment of the Karpovka River
- Ticket offices from 10:00 to 19:00
Ticket prices:
- for adult visitors - 200 rubles;
- for children over 4 years old and schoolchildren 100 rubles.
- Children under 4 years old are free.
- Tuesday and Thursday - discount tickets for pensioners 100 rubles.
July 16 - Peony Festival
- adult ticket 400 rubles,
- children - 200 rubles.
- The ticket price includes admission to the exhibition and the greenhouse route.
You can find out more on the organizers website.