An opening of the first open-air orchid garden in Russia was held on the Spring Flower Festival in the Apothecary Garden. “Orchid Garden” exhibition in Shadow Garden was presented by Societe Generale Group in Russia (Rosbank, Rusfinance Bank, DeltaCredit Bank, Societe Generale Insurance and ALD Automotive) on honor of the 312th anniversary of the oldest botanical garden of Russia and the opening of the third summer concert season.

“It is a unique occasion! The exhibition of rare winter hard orchids in open soil consists of the species and sorts from Europe, Asia and North America. The collection consists of 37 flowers. Here such garden sorts of lady’s slipper and dead man’s finger as well as hybrid sorts, 100 species in total. The plants are planted in a landscape composition that imitates funnel sinks with outcrops of limestone. Such a complex lay creates the best microclimate and different soil humidity for tender orchids that is special for every species”, - noted Alexey Reteyum, Director of Apothecary Garden.