LIVE24SEVEN // Motoring, Sport & Entertainment CHE L S EA F LOWE R SHOW The RHS Chelsea Flower
The pinnacle of the horticultural calendar and annually attended by HM The Queen, the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017, running from 23-27 May
Sponsored by M&G Investments, it is once again set to inspire millions! RHS Gold Medal winners Sarah Eberle, James Basson, Chris Beardshaw, Ishihara Kazuyuki and Kate Gould are back and joined by new talent, amongst them Charlotte Harris, who leads an all-female team on Main Avenue and fashion expert Manoj Malde. Amongst the many coveted exhibitions promised this year are gardens celebrating the inspirational work of two of the world's most influential architects, Luis Barragan and Antoni Gaudi.
Show 2017
There are several themes to this year’s show, including preservation of natural habitats and gardens inspired by history and personal experience. There's so much to see at this coveted show, so here's our guide to what you may want to ensure you tick off on your visit…
Familiar faces, UK Floral Specialists Hilliers, Hardy's and Kelways share a 12,000sqm marquee with first-timers Calamazag Nursery and Hare Spring Cottage Plants, mixing experience with new blood.
Aiming for his third consecutive RHS Gold Medal with 'The M&G Garden 2017' for the show's headline sponsor, James Basson will demonstrate the rich diversity of Maltese flora and the beauty of this harsh environment, whilst debut designer Charlotte Harris has drawn inspiration from the Boreal forests and freshwater lakes of Canada for 'The Royal Bank of Canada Garden'. Featuring pines, larches and birch, the all-female team have worked hard on this concept.
Other show highlights include: '500 Years of Covent Garden supported by Capco' by Lee Bestall; 'Musen Landscape SEEK Garden' by newcomer Jin Yang; Darren Hawkes' 'Linklaters Garden for Maggie's'; and 'The Morgan Stanley Garden' by 11-time RHS Gold medal-winning designer Chris Beardshaw. There will also be lots of inspiration for residents of urban apartments with no access to outdoor space from Kate Gould.
Charities have their work highlighted through some exquisite floral concepts; Ruth Willmott highlights the work of Breast Cancer Now with a stunning magenta and vivid pink garden that blends with coppery tones with white highlights; 'Mind Trap' by Ian Price draws attention to the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.
Multi-designing expert Sarah Eberle appears across several areas of the show and returns with Hillier Nurseries as it aims to continue its RHS Chelsea legacy and secure the firm's 72nd consecutive Gold medal – fingers crossed they do! She will be assisted by 2016's RHS Young Designer of the Year Caitlin McLaughlin.
The Artisan Gardens promise to draw much applause and maybe a Gold medal or two and will be home to the winner of 13 RHS Gold Medals, Sarah Eberle, who is following the Mediterranean theme with 'Viking Cruises Garden of Inspiration', as well as 'Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Centenary Garden' by David Domoney.
THE GREAT PAVILION
Considered the jewel in the crown of this show, a 12,000sqm marquee big enough to park 500 London buses will feature more than 100 exhibits from the world's best nurseries, growers and florists.
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