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Phragmipedium Hanne Popow, Phrag, Lady Slipper hybrid orchid flower, pink white and yellow flower, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKOncidium orchid flower, Dancing Lady Orchid, yellow brown and white flower, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKNepenthes pitcher plant, carnivorous plant, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Averrhoa carambola, Star Fruit, Carambola, fruiting tree species, 3 star fruit hanging on branch, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKAmaryllis flowers, large flowers, flowering bulb, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKTillandsia xerographica growing on Euphorbia abyssinica, bromeliad, epiphyte, succulents, Arid House, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Oxford Botanic Garden has great orchids, and many other impressive plants, too. The photos in this post include a couple of orchids, more from the glasshouses, and sights from the surrounding grounds. The glasshouses feature fantastic collections of exotic tropical flowers, carnivorous plants, desert plants, and more.

Shrimp Plant, Pachystachys lutea, white flowers with bright yellow bracts, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKNepenthes pitcher plant, carnivorous plant, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKPavonia x gledhillii, flowers of hybrid flowering shrub, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Whiteheadia bifolia, AKA Massonia bifolia, bulbous perennial with leaves flattened on ground and small flower in middle, Alpine House, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKUniversity of Oxford Botanic Garden in December, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKPenstemon hartwegii flowering outdoors in December at University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Outdoors, the gardens offer ample winter interest, with Oxford’s historic architecture as the backdrop. During our visit, red penstemon flowers and brilliant purple berries brightened a chilly, gray December day. Lively fountains and colorful goldfish animated the garden. Bare trees, having already shed their leaves, showed off their majestic branch structures. Despite the cool weather, there was plenty to enjoy in this amazing garden.

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii, Bodinier's beautyberry, bright purple berries, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKFountain at University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UKGoldfish in outdoor pool at University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

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