Initially planned as a surprise birthday gift to the city of Pittsburgh for its 250th celebration, 400 large planters accent main pedestrian corridors downtown. The Colcom Foundation first proposed this “bouquet of flowers” for the city in 2008 and since then the Foundation has renewed the project to enhance the experience those that pass by.

Five different displays of flowers are provided ranging from two types of bulbs early in the spring, to five color combinations of mixed summer flowers, to fall chrysanthemums and finally an assortment of winter evergreens. Though these changing displays, the planters offer color and accents throughout all seasons. Special partners such as Direct Energy contribute by allowing volunteer employee to help plant bulbs and flowers in all sorts of weather. With such great volunteers we are able to sustain this large number of plantings year round.

For more information on planters for your own community, please contact Art DeMeo, director of greenspace services, at 412-586-2346.

Summer planter displays

 
Summer planter displays

Winter planter display