Orchid Delirium
March 1 – April 14, 2024
Orchid Delirium returns in 2024 with an enchanting display, celebrating the ethereal and delicate form of orchids. Drawing inspiration from fantasy and the varied natural habitats of orchids, this exhibit showcases hundreds of rotating blooms from the 2000-piece orchid collection cared for at Powell Gardens.
As the kick-off to the Gardens’ spring season, this indoor botanical exhibit provides an immersive tropical oasis for all orchid appreciators!
Powell Gardens is open Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. during Orchid Delirium.
Conservatory
With hundreds of blooming orchids on display, visitors are invited to bask in the beauty of this plant that has captivated collectors, botanists, and plant enthusiasts for centuries. Visitors can expect to learn about one of the most numerous flowering plant species through educational programs, interpretation, and self-guided tours.
Powell Gardens’ signature glass-domed conservatory features new displays of ethereal orchids and companion plants. Look for floating boxes of orchids suspended from the conservatory’s ceiling over a tranquil pool of water. Plantings at the edge of the pool showcase some of our favorite orchids nestled in tropical plants.
This year’s display extends from the Conservatory into the gallery outside of the Conifer Room. Look for flowering orchids and companion tropical plants in the extended display. In the Perennial Lounge, Brent Tucker (Lead Horticulturalist, Collections) is creating a Lady’s Slipper Orchid display.
Orchid Delirium also includes interpretative panels and digital tools for education.
Garden Galleries
Stroll to Garden Galleries to see a new installation, “Fuchsias and Fairies”. Notice a dragon, suspended mystical beings, and a woodland area where you can see orchids growing on trees. Spring bulbs create warmth in this fantasy-inspired space.
Across the sidewalk in the arid greenhouse, be certain to enjoy the cacti and succulent collection including the living walls of succulents.
Exhibit Guide & Tours
Exhibit Tours
Tours of Orchid Delirium are available online for those interested in a self-guided tour during their visit. Access the Orchid Delirium tour via Garden Explorer. From the drop down menu, select “Tours” then select “Orchid Collection Tour”.
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Orchid Sale (April 17-21, 2024)
April 17-21, 2024 | While supplies last
The Marketplace at Powell Gardens
Take a little bit of Orchid Delirium home with you! Support this exhibit’s return in 2025 by purchasing orchids that are not a part of Powell Gardens’ permanent botanic collection from The Marketplace. Priced to sell during the five-day sale, available varieties include moth, dancing ladies, dendrobiums, and more.
Food & Beverage
The Marketplace at Powell Gardens
Wednesday-Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Visitor Center
Visit The Marketplace at Powell Gardens for grab-and-go food options alongside locally made and garden-inspired gifts.
Orchid Classes & Events
Garden Tea
Saturday, March 9 & Saturday, April 13 | 10:30 a.m. – noon
Experience botanically inspired teas at Powell Gardens. Enjoy a champagne tea service complete with sparkling wine, botanical tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats.
Thank you, Sponsors!
Orchid Delirium is sponsored in part by the American Orchid Society.
Plan your visit to Powell Gardens today.
Once your tickets are purchased online, you will receive confirmation via email. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!