Tropical Extravaganza 2010 - Princess of Wales Conservatory
Explore the colour, size and shape of flowers in our main display.
At the centre of the Tropical Extravaganza festival at Kew Gardens will be the Princess of Wales Conservatory brimming with thousands of orchids and tropical plants. Explore the diversity of colours, shapes and sizes found in exotic plants and why they have evolved such spectacular forms.
Escape the cold winter chill and delve into a steamy tropical atmosphere filled with colour and incredible diversity. The many displays will include arches adorned with Oncidium orchids and bromeliads including Guzmania and Vriesea and a Vanda tunnel where you can immerse yourself in colour.
Rising from the pond at the heart of the Princess of Wales Conservatory will be a sculptural island display covered with hundreds of varieties of exotic orchids including beautiful slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum).
Learn more about the importance of biodiversity and Kew’s work to conserve plants and habitats around the world. Volunteer guides will share stories of how and why some exotic plants are vulnerable in the wild.
Don't miss London's most colourful festival
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