Collection Details

Heliotropium


Horticultural collection

Hampton Court Palace

Surrey

Description

Heliotropium were first grown at Hampton Court in the 19th C as bedding plant displays in the Great Fountain Garden. They are still used in the bedding schemes today, look out for them in the summer.

Contact

Mr M Einchcomb

Address

Hampton Court Palace

East Molesey

Surrey

KT8 9AU

Telephone

020 3166 6487

E-mail

martin.einchcomb@hrp.org.uk

Website

hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/whats-on/hampton-court-gardens/national-plant-collections/#gs.ncqpxa

Statistics

2 species
27 cultivars
29 taxa

Best time to view

Summer.

Opening Times

By appt only, see website or phone.

Entry

No charge to see collection.

Directions

Signposted from M3, M25 & A3.

  • Disabled access
  • Dogs Permitted On Leads
  • WC
  • Light Refreshments
  • Parking
Heliotropium sp.

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