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From Paris 2024 to ancient Olympia, the centuries-old link between plants, flowers and the Olympics

28 August 2024

This summer Paris will bloom in a red never before seen. For the 2024 Olympics, in fact, an unusual flower has been created, the Olympic Games Dahlia, with petals of a vibrant red, reminiscent of the Olympic flame; 

The adventure of this exceptional variety began in the workshops of the Parc Floral de Paris , where the Olympic Dahlia was brought to life by flower creator Christophe Kneblewski. Its petals, in the colors of the Olympic flame , emphasize the emotional link between the flower and the spirit of the Games. Like an athlete in training, the Olympic Dahlia was pampered to full maturity before blooming majestically in the capital’s parks and gardens. 

The Parisian landscape was thus transformed into a vibrant red canvas, a floral feast that will accompany tourists from all over the world who have come to participate in the sporting event of the year!

https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/news/olympic-games-paris-2024/articles/305239-this-flower-created-especially-for-the-paris-olympics-will-invade-the-capital-s-gardens-in-2024