Botanics in Bloom
The gardens contain fine specimens of rare and exotic plants from around the world. They are at their most spectacular during August when a full programme of events, tours and demonstrations are staged.
The Botanical Gardens house one of Wales' premier plant collections, with spectacular herbaceous borders and large glasshouses.
The glasshouses reproduce a variety of different climates from around the world: in the hot Desert House environment you'll find cacti and succulent plants, while in the Tropical House you can see plants found in the rain forest and tropical jungles. These include the comprehensive collection of orchids and epiphytes such as bromeliads and tillandsias (airplants).
The Economics glasshouse displays plants that come mainly from sub-tropical regions and some Mediterranean countries, and that are important from an economic point of view, like sugar cane, coconuts, olives and coffee. This house also contains the colourful collection of begonias.
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When
Date:
01/08/2010 to 31/08/2010
Directions: From the City Centre, travel along the A4067 Oystermouth Road. Post Code – SA2 8PY
Contact details
Number: 01792 298637
Event details can change
Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making
travel arrangements.