Tropical Extravaganza at Kew Gardens - Sat 4 February to Sun 4 March 2012

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Ignite your senses at Kew's Tropical Extravaganza where the Princess of Wales Conservatory is transformed into a sea of exotic plants with amazing floral displays inspired by fire, air, water and earth.

Floral displays in the Princess of Wales Conservatory

The forces of nature

Tropical Extravaganza is a celebration of all things bright, beautiful, and, of course, tropical. See amazing displays of tropical plants and flowers against the lush green backdrop of the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

This year's festival is inspired by the 'forces of nature' - fire, air, water and earth. See the lush tropical landscape of the glasshouse contrasted with vibrant floral displays - fiery reds, yellows and oranges, and shimmering silvers and blues. Discover the fascinating ways plants depend on and balance the effects of these elements.

Tours, talks and special events

See behind the scenes on an orchid nursery tour, or discover a fascinating world of carnivorous plants, bromeliads, orchids and cacti on a tour of Kew’s Tropical Nursery. Meet our horticultural staff afterwards for a Q&A session.

Learn more about how plants use the elements to disperse their seeds in free hands on sessions from Kew's expert guides. Go one step further and enrol yourself in the Orchids for beginners one day course and learn how to grow orchids successfully in your own home. Finally, relax with a vanilla afternoon tea at our elegant Orangery restaurant.

Creating the displays

Treat yourself this winter

Treat yourself to something this winter from Kew's online shop with ranges including gardening goods, textiles, homeware, stationery, souvenirs and toiletries.

Also, browse our publications including books and Kew magazine, or choose from quality prints of stunning garden photography and beautiful illustrations from our botanical art archives.

Browse our online shop | Prints, books and much more!