According to the Met Office, England saw record-breaking weather in the past two months. The sunniest March since records began in 1910, and substantial rain in April created strong growing conditions for plant life across the Eden Project. 

The Eden Project describes the next few months as the “very best” time of the year to make the most of the site’s exhibits. 

Catherine Cutler, head of horticulture at the Eden Project says the weather “really assisted a lot of our plant growth and we are now seeing the rewards from that.”

Its Mediterranean Biome hosts Icelandic poppies, which will be joined by the flowering of the Common poppy in the coming weeks. 

A display of Anemones which have just started to flower, expected to be followed shortly by the ‘Amazing grey’ poppies. 

The Atlantic Islands exhibit features Aenium and Echium, which shows the diversity on these islands and the risks of losing them due to the impact of climate change. 

Japanese garden at the Eden Project

Amongst the Outdoor Gardens, the recent weather has enabled a growth of colour. Its Japanese garden located in the Core building is filled with Japanese maple trees and azaleas.

Apple and Cherry trees, Primulas and blue camas are also in full bloom across the site.