The Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens is getting a Peruvian makeover this February, courtesy of the latest annual mind-bending orchid display that takes over the iconic glasshouse each year. As ever, the exotic display will celebrate the natural beauty and biodiversity of its subject country: Peru is home to over 3,000 variety of orchid, plus vast amounts of other flora and fauna besides.
Look out for sculptures of native animals, carved out of plants, including alpacas and parihuanas, plus a cornucopia designed to resemble the iconic Lake Titicaca. The world’s largest bromeliad, the Puya raimondii (commonly known as the Queen of the Andes) will be on display, and the country’s diverse wildlife will be celebrated with an orchid-aviary that brings to life the diverse bird populations of Peru.
As always, there’ll also be after-hours events with live Peruvian music, food, cocktails and dance performances.
Entry to the display is included in general entry to Kew Gardens.
After hours events: £17-£20.
