Edna Everage's gladioli

This year's aptly named orchid 'Extravaganza' is on, and in case you didn't see the billboard at the gate, here are some really large and... bright banners.

Inside the Princess of Wales greenhouse are some specially created displays, possibly inspired by the Academy Awards ceremony season. I'm not sure how these are done - some kind of grafting?

Luckily, for those who prefer something a bit more restrained, there are also some elegant single blooms, in pots.

First colour

Some colour to brighten the winter gloom. The Alpine House is full of small flowers like these irises.

And the annual orchidfest has started.