100,000 visitors flock to see spectacular floral display

• The University of Michigan's W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden in Ann Arbor is currently hosting its annual floral display, attracting an anticipated 100,000 visitors.
• The garden boasts one of North America's largest collections of herbaceous peonies, featuring varieties dating back to pre-1950.
• It showcases hundreds of cultivated types from the 19th and early 20th centuries, originating from America, Canada, and Europe.
• At its peak, the garden displays tens of thousands of flowers, creating a captivating spectacle described as a “big show” by horticulture lead Doug Conley.
• The garden is free to enter and open from sunrise to sunset, with early morning or late evening recommended for experiencing the peonies' most potent fragrances.

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The peony pilgrimage has begun: Historic garden draws thousands with its spectacular blooms