To Kew Gardens on the hottest day of the year so far for the 30th installation of the Kew Orchid Festival. This year the theme is a celebration of Chinese heritage and biodiversity. China is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, home to an estimated 10% of the world’s known plant species, and more than 30,000 native plants. There are approximately 1710 known species of orchid in China, including Cymbidium and Phalaenopsis – the main varieties used for displays in the orchid festival. As one of the most biodiverse regions of China, the festival focuses predominantly on the Yunnan province. There were some wonderful large-scale floral installations across the Princess of Wales Conservatory hosting the festival, featuring a spectacular dragon and a supporting cast of koi carp, pandas, birds, monkeys and even a yak dotted throughout the flowers.
Kew Orchid Festival 2026until Sunday 8 March
Kew, Richmond,
London,
TW9 3AE
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