Conservatory - Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member themd
S 37° 48.852 E 144° 58.712
55H E 322064 N 5812874
Rather unique spanish mission style greenhouse opened in 1930.
Waymark Code: WM9R4H
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 09/22/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member monkeys4ever
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The conservatory has been providing floral displays for over 70 years.

It measures approx 30m * 15m and cost 4,000 pounds to build.

It consists of 5 seperate displays each year as follows;

Display 1 Hydrangea / Fuchsia November - February
Display 2 Tuberous Begonia / Gloxinia February - April
Display 3 Tropical / Pointsettia April - July
Display 4 Cineraria / Cyclamen July - September
Display 5 Schizanthus / Calceolaria September - November
Type of Greenhouse: Botanical display - public

Type of Cover: Glass panel

What is the shape of this greenhouse: Traditional - vertical walls and a gable roof

Unique features: Spanish Mission Facade

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