PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Polynesian art form inspires entry by Bucks County florist

PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Polynesian art form inspires entry by Bucks County florist PHILADELPHIA - This year's Philadelphia Flower Show will whisk visitors off to the Polynesian island paradise of Hawaii. Everyone is sick of gray. Even with our warm winter, everything is very gray. "It's Hawaii without the airfare," adds his wife, Robin Heller. "It's a fast little trip to the tropical islands," said David Heller, describing this year's show theme. "This is a show which will appeal to anyone who enjoys excitement, fantastic design and a full-tilt experience," said Pennsylvania Horticultural Society President Drew Becher. Guests will enter the 2012 Flower Show beneath dynamic projections of crashing waves and one of the largest and most exciting displays of white orchids and anthiriums ever assembled. We're a perfect big shot of color. The islands will be celebrated in showcase gardens that highlight their culture through flowers and landscapes, performances and art. A 25-foot-high waterfall will splash down into Pele's Garden, an island of exotic flowers and plants where performers will conjure volcanic flames as well as Fire Goddess. Known as the oldest and largest indoor flower show in the world, the Philadelphia Flower Show will take place March 4-11 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The inspiration for the Flowers by David display comes from the traditional Hawaiian tattoo, a Polynesian art form that's been around for thousands of years and boasts "a very linear, very regular" appearance. PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Polynesian art form inspires entry by Bucks County florist Trade News selected by Local Linkup on 02/03/2012