Tea plants bloom after 200 years

Relocated from China, a camellia planted in a botanical sanctuary in Chiswick, west London, England after 200 years of flowering.

This camellia tree has been grown in England since the 19th century. In 1804, John Middlemist gardener collected and brought it to Kew garden. By 1823, she was brought to the conservatory plant in the greenhouse in Chiswich and remained there until now.

This greenhouse was built in 1813 and was abandoned. The £ 12.1 million restoration plan has been implemented and is nearing completion.
Recently, gardener, Fiona Crumley discovered the blooming tea flowers.

This greenhouse also houses 36 other tea species, including 7 rare and precious species.