They have brightly coloured sapphire-blue iridescent wings delicately patterned with white. The Giant Swallowtail is the largest species found in North America and it has a distinctive flying style that makes it look like its hopping. It also looks similar to its cousin the UK swallowtail, however, as the name suggests, it is much larger with a wingspan of up to 18cm (double that of the UK species). “For me, having Butterflies in the Glasshouse is the perfect antidote for the midwinter blues and provides a welcome escape to tropical climes,” says Christopher J Young, Glasshouse Team Leader, who is responsible for managing the successful operation of the Glasshouse and organising the transition of the butterflies from when they arrive on site in their pupae, to emerging in their colourful glory in the Glasshouse. In the tropical zone of the Glasshouse we’ve designed an environment similar to a rainforest that mimics the perfect conditions to allow huge leaves and flowers to grow. The tree ferns, tall palms, lush-leaved creepers and dazzling flower displays that make up the tropical paradise of the Glasshouse provide an exciting and dramatic backdrop to the event. On 24 February Wisley will be running an untutored butterfly photography morning, allowing visitors a chance to visit the Butterflies in the Glasshouse before opening hours to capture their beauty. This course is charged and spaces are limited, to book just call 020 3176 5830.
There will also be a special sculpture trail throughout the garden leading towards the Glasshouse, created by artist Alison Catchlove. Visitors will get the chance to see Alison demonstrating her extraordinary skills as a sculptor in the Glasshouse Gallery every Friday – Sunday during the event (excluding Friday 17 February).
For full details about Butterflies in the Glasshouse visit
rhs.org.uk/ wisleybutterflies
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