Peruvian flowers take centre stage at orchid festival in London's Kew Gardens

Thousands of orchids filled the Princess of Wales Conservatory in London's Kew Gardens for the return of the annual Orchid Festival, which this year focuses on Peruvian flowers.

From beaches and rainforests to deserts and mountains, Peru offers a varied landscape home to over 3,000 species of orchids, and an incredible assemblage of wildlife. Inspired by one of Peru's national emblems, the central pond will be transformed into abundance perched on a grass island, evoking Lake Titicaca's essence.

The 29th Orchid Festival, which takes place at the Princess of Wales Conservatory from Saturday, February 1st, to Sunday, March 2nd.