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04
2011
Waterlily House at Kew Gardens
This highly specialised and much-loved building at Kew Gardens was once an engineering marvel of its time – the world’s largest single span glasshouse. Travel back in time and find out more about the giant waterlily and its bespoke home built back in 1852.
Measuring over a metre across, these giant waterlilies (Victoria cruziana) at Kew Gardens are grown from a seed the size of a pea every year. They flower at night and are hand pollinated to ensure a supply of seed for the following year.
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Thank you so much for this video. These giant water lilies amaze me. Im trying to find a garden in Australia where I can see them.