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The Mediterranean House
The Mediterranean House catches the atmospheres of a Victorian conservatory or orangery. This early type of Glasshouse was popular in wealthy families’ homes throughout the last century.
Variation & Change
This Glasshouses is a delight for the senses, full of fragrance, from citrus and spearmint scents, to flowers resembling cherry pie!
Recently the displays here have been developed to showcase the collection of Pelargonium (indoor Geranium) a collection spanning from the colourful hybrids used as summer bedding plants to the wild species from which they all hail from South Africa and Australia. The planting can also includes a diverse selection of citrus varieties, Aeoniums and the Gardens award winning National Cyclamen Collection.
In 2023, the Gardens were awarded the Stanley Smith Award, to fund improvements to the Glasshouse floor and interpretation. The space is now sometimes used as an immersive engagement space for workshops and activities.
Temperature and Humidity
This glasshouse has a minimum nighttime temperature of 10 degrees Celsius, similar to that in the Mediterranean.
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