River of Blooms

River of Blooms is a proposed large-scale spring flower installation by Chattanooga Botanical Garden featuring approximately 7,500 early-spring flowering bulbs planted in a highly visible public space in Chattanooga. Designed primarily around tulips, with complementary spring bulbs incorporated where appropriate, the installation will create a dramatic sweep of seasonal color that transforms an ordinary public landscape into a temporary botanical experience. Rather than planting small, isolated flower beds, River of Blooms will use bulbs planted en masse to create a bold, cohesive display. The intent is to create a landscape that feels immersive and immediately recognizable: thousands of blooms appearing together as Chattanooga emerges from winter....