Kew Gardens

Photographs taken in Royal Botanic Garden, Kew, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

Tuesday 28 August 2012

Theobroma cacao Amelonado

Theobroma cacao also cacao tree and cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen in the family Sterculiaceae (alternatively Malvaceae), native to the deep tropical region of the Americas. Its seeds are used to make chocolate and cocoa powder.

Theobroma cacao Amelonado in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
August 2012

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Location: Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DA, UK

Thursday 19 July 2012

Nymphaea Foxfire

Nymphaea foxfire in Water Lily House, Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

Tropical Lily

July 2012

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Location: Kew Gardens, 26 W Park Rd, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DA, UK

Wednesday 18 July 2012

Aloe Mitriformis

Aloe mitriformis in Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

July 2012

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Location: Kew Gardens, 26 W Park Rd, Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DA, UK

Saturday 7 July 2012

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae / crane flower

This bold, architectural plant has been grown in Kew since 1773.

When a sunbird lands to drink its nectar, the petals open and drop nectar on its feet.

Bird of Paradise in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Old bird

Heron in Kew Garden's lake, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

June 2012

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Wednesday 4 July 2012

Swan

Swan in Kew Garden's lake, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Tuesday 3 July 2012

Water feature in Kew Gardens

Water feature in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Allium

Allium in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Monday 2 July 2012

Flower pot

Colourful flower pot in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Saturday 30 June 2012

Peacock

Peacock in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Thursday 28 June 2012

Flower bed with yellow and purple flowers

Beautiful flower bed in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

June 2012

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Wednesday 27 June 2012

Red Poppy

Red poppy (papaver) on a bed of grass.

Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

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Tuesday 26 June 2012

Allium

Allium in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

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Monday 25 June 2012

Black Poppy

Black Poppy (Papaver somniferum var paeoniflorum in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames.

Swift growing annuals, with pain relieving alkaloids used in medicine.

Black Poppy plants prefer a full sun position and very fast-draining soil, with plenty of nitrogen.

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Location: Richmond, Greater London, UK

Saturday 23 June 2012

Red canna lily

Red canna lily Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

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Thursday 21 June 2012

Kew Gardens Richmond Upon Thames London attraction

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Water fall Kew Gardens

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Kew Gardens Richmond Water Fall

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Wednesday 20 June 2012

Titan arum in bloom

Titan arum in bloom in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.
17 June 2012

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Tuesday 19 June 2012

Purple orchid

Purple orchid in Kew Gardens Richmond upon Thames

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Location: Royal Botanical Garden Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK

Monday 18 June 2012

Kew Gardens - Brunfelsia pauciflora

Brunfelsia pauciflora 'Macrantha' also known as Royal Purple Brunfelsia is a sprawling evergreen shrub which grows to 3-4 feet tall and as wide.

The 2-4 inches wide deep lavender flowers with white centres and wavy edged petals appear in spring and often repeating in autumn.

A very attractive plant for well-watered lightly shaded areas in the garden.

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Location: Royal Botanical Garden Kew, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, London, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK

Friday 15 June 2012

Kew Gardens Oak Tree

Mediterranian oak tree (quercus ilex) near Lion Gate, Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

Richmond upon Thames

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