Wimbledon's most iconic flowers under threat as London heatwaves drive need for drought-friendly plants

Hydrangeas and petunias may be replaced but Olive trees and rosemary seen as 'too Mediterranean' as All England Club’s gardeners adapt to hotter summers

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Jun 28, 2026 - 15:16
Wimbledon's most iconic flowers under threat as London heatwaves drive need for drought-friendly plants

Hydrangeas and petunias may be replaced but Olive trees and rosemary seen as 'too Mediterranean' as All England Club’s gardeners adapt to hotter summers

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