The Princess of Wales Conservatory

Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UK, with Eschscholzia californica or California Poppy in bloom in cactus and succulent gardenView from outside Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKWater lily in bloom in Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UK

The Princess of Wales Conservatory is one of Kew Gardens’ greatest treasures. Opened by Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1987, this enormous glasshouse features 10 different climate zones with extraordinary plant displays. The building itself is a modern counterpoint to the historic Victorian style of the Palm House, located a short walk away.

Grammatophyllum scriptum, Bell Orchid, orchid species flower in Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKDendrobium chrysotoxum, Fried Egg Orchid, orchid species flower in Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKPlant with variegated leaves in Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UK

The conservatory hosts incredible orchid displays, with a room for Tropical Orchids, and a separate one for Temperate Orchids. Most of the orchid photos from my first and second Kew posts were from these areas. There are also desert, rainforest, fern, and carnivorous plant zones.

Cacti and succulents in Tropical Desert Zone, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKEchinopsis huascha cactus with brilliant red blooms, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKTropical Rainforest Zone, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UK

The largest rooms house the Tropical Desert and the Tropical Rainforest. These photos just scratch the surface of the conservatory’s riches. Learn more about the Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew’s website, and don’t miss it if you’re in London!

Pink and green variegated leaves, Tropical Rainforest Zone, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKWater lilies with a reflection of the glasshouse roof in the water, Tropical Rainforest Zone, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UKPassiflora Lady Margaret, red purple and white passionflower, Tropical Rainforest Zone, Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens, London, UK

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