MACYS FLOWER SHOW^® WITH GARDENS BY BACHMANS

ART IN BLOOM

MARCH 22^ND TO APRIL 4^TH, 2015

FREE floral spectacular returns to the 8^th Floor Auditorium of Macys Downtown Minneapolis with new featured botanicals, artistic inspiration, cooking demonstrations and family events to cure the winter blues.

Minneapolis, MN DATE, 2015 Art sprouts from fabulous flora as Macys Flower Show^® returns to celebrate the renewal of spring. Blooming in dramatic fashion, the multicolored splendor takes root at five Macys locations nationwide including Macys Downtown Minneapolis from Sunday, March 22 through Saturday, April 4, 2015. Art in Bloom, the theme of this years spectacle, will take guests into a multi-dimensional floral fantasy featuring incredible landscaped gardens that celebrate the deep connection between art and nature.

Lush foliage and beautifully designed gardens inspired by stunning masterpieces bring Art in Bloom to life for this years Macys Flower Show. Enveloped by rich color and dramatic landscaping, spectators will be in for a breathtaking trip through art history as they step into our imaginative gardens, said Mike Gansmoe, executive producer of Macys Flower Show.

For more than 50 years, Macys Flower Show has delighted floral aficionados in the Twin Cities with over-the-top presentations of sumptuous gardens that showcase millions of live flowers, plants and trees from around the globe, all designed by Bachmans. Macys Flower Show in Minneapolis gives special thanks to Bachmans for making this beloved Twin Cities tradition possible. "Bachman's is honored, once again, to provide a stunning array of vibrant flowers, plants and trees for Macy's Flower Show. For generations, the show has delighted floral aficionados with spectacular presentations of inspiring gardens and beautiful blooms. This year, Art in Bloom will offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to truly see art come to life," said Dale Bachman, CEO of Bachman's Inc.

The Gardens

This year, the artistic showcase begins as spectators are welcomed by a stunning interpretation of the famed David sculpture. As the centerpiece of a sculptural garden, the Renaissance era masterpiece incorporates pixel mapping projection technology.

There are 11 flourishing gardens taking inspiration from art genres of the past including Impressionism, Abstract, Art Nouveau, Renaissance and Surrealism to name a few. Each garden takes its direction and inspiration from famous artwork and painting styles or ideals associated with these genres. For example, the Impressionistic garden, a soft, romantic and lush space, takes its inspiration from the freely brushed colors that took precedence over lines of academic painting during this period. The Surrealist garden will challenge observers preconditioned perceptions of a traditional garden focusing on the element of surprise and unexpected juxtapositions. The Art Nouveau garden will be constructed with warm, golden tones that play off patterns and the iconic geometry associated with this genre.

The gardens will include Azaleas, bulbs, conifers, ferns, grasses, roses, Rhododendrons, flowering and deciduous trees, and shrubs. In addition, youll see traditional favorites Tulips, Hyacinth, Daffodils, Amaryllis, Gerbera Daisies, Peace Lilies, Jasmine, Kalanchoes, Cinerarias, Oriental Lilies, Callas, Chrysanthemums, and various ferns and foliage plants. New plants on display are Calceolaria, Gazania, Carolina Jessamine, Monkey Puzzle Tree, Tea Cups Elephant Ear, Firesticks Pencil Cactus, Carousel Hydrangea, Cannas, Skinny Jeans Oak, and three varieties of peonies: Twitterpated, Blitz Tort, and Sweet Marjorie. Plants featured in the show named for artists include Picassos Paintbrush Croton, Picassos Red Cordyline, and da Vincis Mona Lisa Lipstick Vine.

Events & Sponsors

The Macys Flower Show is the perfect backdrop for two weeks of in-store special events, including free cooking demonstrations, classes, workshops, seminars, family fun activities and special events, all celebrating the rejuvenating power of the season. A full listing of events can be found at www.macys.com/flowershow.

Macys Oak Grill is celebrating Macys Flower Show by offering specialty cocktails, wine flights and a springtime beer. In celebration of the Flower Show, Macys Oak Grill Restaurant will be holding a Taste of the Oak Grill event on March 21^st at 5:30PM. Those attending this event will get a sneak peek of Macys Flower Show that evening. To purchase tickets, please visit www.macysrestaurants.com.

New this year, Macys Flower Show allows spectators to become floral artistes when they download the specially created Artista Impresso by JixiPix app. Available for iOS and Android devices, Artista Impresso photo app transforms Flower Show snapshots into stroke-filled impressionist masterpieces. Designed with the user in mind, Artista Impresso allows visitors to customize their image from a host of impressionist styles. The app will be available to purchase for 99 cents, for a limited time only during the run of the Flower Show. Visitors can download it from www.macys.com/flowershow.

To join the conversation on social media, please use #MacysFlowerShow. For additional information about Macys Flower Show, visit www.macys.com/flowershow.

About Macys Flower Show:

Macys Flower Show began in 1946 at Macys Union Square, becoming the first department store flower show. The grand display of colorful fantasy has evolved to become one of Macys most cherished traditions. Yearly, Macys Flower Show attracts more than 500,000 visitors who see the lush landscapes and millions of flowering plants and trees from around the world. Macys Flower Shows are held at 5 flagship stores across the nation, including Macys Herald Square in New York City, Macys Union Square in San Francisco, Macys on State Street in Chicago, Macys Minneapolis, and Macys Center City in Philadelphia.

About Bachmans

Bachmans was founded in 1885 and remains family-owned, with fourth and fifth-generation Bachman family members leading the company today. Based in Minneapolis, Bachmans operates retail locations in the Twin Cities, including six full-service Floral, Home, and Garden Centers, a floral and card store in U.S. Bank Plaza (downtown Minneapolis), two Hardscape Centers (Minneapolis and Farmington), and 27 floral departments within Lunds and Byerlys grocery stores. The company also operates indoor & outdoor landscaping divisions, a wedding/special events department, a nursery wholesale division, seven acres of greenhouses, and a 670-acre growing range in Lakeville, MN which produces many of the plants, flowers and landscaping products sold by Bachmans today. For more information about Bachmans, visit Bachmans.com.