Yahoo News The most Instagrammable places to see flowers in London
It's been a long winter. Too long. Those dreary days have translated into two horrendous bouts of the Beast From the East and the odd spot of seasonal depression. But have no fear, spring is here to lighten up the mood and fill your nostrils with nature's most coveted sweet, sweet scent: happiness.
Just in case you're still feeling a little glum, we've rounded some of the most Instagrammable places in the capital to fill your mind and your senses with everything KA-BLOOM.
From Greenwich to South Kensington and Hampstead, here's where to get your floral fix across the capital.
Chiswick House
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Why 'gram? It's pure camellia goals, that's why. You wouldn't think it, but Chiswick House is actually home to one of the world's rarest collection of camellias on the planet, the Middlemist's Red. Native to China, it was brought back to our shores by London boy John Middlemist 200 years ago when flowers were considered a luxury item. Amazingly, the only other place you'll find them blooming on the planet is in Waitangi, New Zealand. Kudos and major thanks to Mr Middlemist.
Buckingham Palace
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Why 'gram? Because it's in front of the Queen's digs. Created in 1901, the Buckingham Palace flower beds are home to exactly 22,500 florets, including geraniums, spider plants, salvia and weeping figs. Built as a memorial to the Queen's great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, the formal gardens are also home to some rather stunning scarlet geraniums planted to match the tunic's of the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace. As with all things British, it's all in the detail.
Isabella Plantation
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Why 'gram? It's azalea heaven. Tucked away inside the mammoth expanse of Richmond Park, you'll find the Isabella Plantation, home to over 100 varieties of budding deep pink and red azaleas. It used to be one giant bog heap but a few monarch's protested and so it became the mini flowery nirvana it is today.
Greenwich Park
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Why 'gram? For the glorious cherry blossom tunnel. The one thing you'll notice about this gem is that it's notoriously difficult to find. Climb the hill to the tippy top of the Royal Observatory and keep heading south towards Blackheath. After 150 metres or so, you'll spot the stunning tunnel in all its pink fuschia glory. Tip: go early to avoid the mammoth crowds and screaming teens.
Embankment
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Why 'gram? For that shot of Big Ben eclipsed by roses, tulips or daffs. The bulbs differ season-to-season so that shouldn't stop you from heading down to St Thomas's Hospital Garden to see what's out in bloom. For the coveted Insta shot, angle your phone pointing directly at the hospital fountain. You'll get the shot of Ben's face with perennials, symmetrical fountain included. #Goals.
Mayfield Lavender Farm
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Why 'gram? Come May, you'll notice that every London Instagrammer's feed is filled with shots of Mayfield Lavender farm. It's sort of like a mini Provence tucked away far out in the Surrey 'burbs. If you can't picture it, imagine rolling perfumed lavender fields with a London telephone box plonked in the middle of it. Spoiler: it smells absolutely incredible.
Bond Street, Mount Street and Elizabeth Street
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Why 'gram? For floral facade galore. OK, these flowers aren't real, but if you're into the wild trend that is floral facades, make sure you check out the stunning perennials surrounding everything from Creed to Chanel, Piaget, Alexander McQueen and Gucci on New and Old Bond Street. If you fancy a brisk walk after, head to Belgravia and check out Elizabeth Street for bloomin' lovely trees taking over Les Seleurs and giant floral ceilings dominating the ceiling of Instagram favourite, Moyses Stevens . Trust us, those likes will start rolling in.
Highgate and Waterlow Park
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Why 'gram? For the purplest bluebells and crocuses overlooking mesmerising views of London. Just so you know, it's a criminal offence to pick bluebells, so refrain at all costs.
Green Park and St James's Park
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Why 'gram? Yellow fields of gold. Everyone loves them. It's a fact seldom disputed by our peoples and our visitors. During spring, more than one million daffodils brighten up the lush fields, paths and meadows of Green Park. Hilariously, no formal flower garden actually exists in the park because rumour has it, King's Charles II wife Catherine of Braganza caught him picking a bunch for another woman. Yes, even a queen can get jealous sometimes.
South Kensington Mews, Chelsea and Notting Hill
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Why 'gram? For wisteria hysteria. Ask anyone where the best spot to photograph wisteria and they'll instantly scream west London. Where to go? you ask. The entire stretch of Cheyne Walk, along with Redburn Street, Radnor Walk, Kynance Mews, Launceston Place, Camden Hill Road and finally Gordon Place. It's a long walk, but hey, you'll get fit and snap enough photos to keep your grid going for months.
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