Tag: Glasshouse

Step into a house reclaimed by its plants long after its human inhabitants have left. A banana has pushed through the roof, carnivorous plants feast in the dining room and cacti play chess. A few plants have grown rather too large and tower over their relatives.

Inspired by the Mexican festival, vibrant tropical plants meet skeletons in this colourful display. The Glasshouse is open from 10am – 3:45pm daily. Included in normal Garden admission. Book in advance for 10% discount.

Glorious display in the Glasshouse of this diverse South African plant with its beautiful flowers.

Come and follow the trail around the Glasshouse to discover everything about our featured palms and cycads. These exotic plants from faraway places first appeared in the fossil record around 80 million years ago. Their varied forms mean that they are used in many different ways from food to furniture. Read more [...]

The Glasshouse has been transformed into the Woodland Realm of the Elves. These Wood Elves care for all the woodland animals but especially Santa’s reindeer when they are not flying across the world on Christmas Eve. Spot the elven treehouses hung with baubles of plants and sparkling crystal raindrops. Look Read more [...]

Walk through a wonderful woodland display in the magical Wisley Glasshouse reflecting the late autumn season. The Glasshouse is open from 10am – 5:15pm (3:45pm after 22nd October) daily. This display is on from 20th Oct – 18th Nov.

This unusual family of plants, sometimes known as the Arum or Philodendron family, will be the star of the show with giant leaves and its distinctive flower shape. Aroids are a fascinating group of plants, grown for their unusual flowers and sometimes dramatic foliage. The arum family (Araceae) is a Read more [...]

A colourful and exciting display from the Wisley Fuchsia collection. The Glasshouse team put together a stunning show, featuring a range of sizes and colours for our visitors to admire. Free with normal Garden admission.