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This section provides a general seasonal guide. For locations of areas within the Gardens please refer to the Gardens Map.

The dates below are approximate, and flowering can vary by three to four weeks, depending on the weather.

Crocus carpet Mid-February - early March: A million-and-a-half crocuses below the Temple of Bellona between Victoria Gate and King William's Temple - one of Kew's most spectacular displays (typically late Feb - early March). Camellias between Victoria Gate and the Marianne North Gallery. Spring bedding and spring flowers in the open woodland around the Azalea Garden. Daffodils, forsythia and cherry blossom.

April - May: Lilacs near Kew Palace and White Peaks. Spring bedding in front of Palm House. Woodland Garden. Flowering cherries, crab apples, magnolias and tulips.

May - June: Bluebells in the Queen's Cottage Grounds. Lilacs, azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias, Brentford Gate area. The tiny but beautiful flowers around the Alpine House and Rock Garden. Himalayan blue poppies and rhododendrons in the Woodland Garden. Native plants in long grass areas. Horse chestnut blossom.

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