The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Wildflower Meadow

Visitors to the Wildflower Meadow can immerse themselves in a world of colour and texture by walking through the winding pathways that cut through the display.

Woman in a field of yellow flowers

Visit the incredible wildflower meadow

The Horticulture team at the Garden is known for trialling different plants, methods and soils to create beautiful displays and the successful Wildflower Meadow display is no different.

Visitors to the Wildflower Meadow can immerse themselves in a world of colour and texture by walking through the winding pathways that cut through the display. 

Kayte Wilkie is the brain behind the beauty of the Wildflower Meadow Horticulture display at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and she reminds us that meadows are more than just a pretty sight. "The Wildflower Meadow is an integral part of sustaining and increasing beneficial bugs and pollinators within the cityscape," she says.

The Meadow evolved from a blank canvas of lawn to this incredible vibrant floral display.

“The planning for next year’s display starts the year prior. Pre-ordering materials, calculating seed mixes and choosing varieties to suit special requirements like shade and heights all need the extra attention,” Kayte says.

Once the seedlings started to germinate, they are lucky enough to be protected by netting, which give them a chance to survive the ducks that enjoy eating the yummy new growth.

Each season the display is more prominent. A bee topiary installation and sandstone entices visitors to come and enjoy plus there is.Sit back and relax to the buzz and hum of the insects and birds that visit the display.

child walks through sunflower field

The wildflower meadow can be explored via winding paths

Visitors to the Wildflower Meadow can immerse themselves in a world of colour and texture by walking through the winding pathways that cut through the display. 

Kayte Wilkie, Senior Horticulturist

 

child walks through sunflower field
colourful array of different flowers
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The buzzing meadow

Yes, a meadow in the heart of the city! Visit in summer to experience the meadow's seasonal flowers; the display's colour palette and flower mix changes every year.

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