Chelsea Flower show 2018 timetable: what gardens are on show?
THE annual Chelsea Flower show is in full swing this week and with visitors like the Queen, it is sure to impress horticulturalists everywhere. So what gardens are on show? Here is the latest timetable.
With visitors like the Queen the show is sure to impress horticulturalists everywhere
The prestigious flower show is open from 8am till 8pm from Tuesday to Friday (Friday will also be followed by an evening event showcasing some gardens).
Gardens are also open 8am till 5.30pm on Saturday - however, the RHS has already announced the winner of the main event.
Designer Chris Beardshaw’s Morgan Stanley Garden for the NSPCC has won Best Show Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the event's top prize.
It is the first time the designer has scooped Chelsea's top honour and has come as a surprise to may, as Sarah Price's M&G Garden was tipped for the main award.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 22 at 3.45pm on BBC1 and at 8pm on BBC2.
There are some incredible show gardens on display this year, which showcase the latest in innovative landscape design, crafted by teams of talented designers.
Here are a few not to miss:
The M&G Garden
This haven-like garden was designed by Sarah Price and is full of plants which belong in a warm, sunny climate. It is a celebration of colour, texture light and shadow.
LG Eco-City Garden
Designed by Hay-Juong Hwang, this garden represents the green space of residential apartments. It speaks to our increased dependency on technology while reminding us to be mindful of environmental issues.
Phillip Schofield visits the Welcome to Yorkshire garden
There is plenty to enjoy, including gardens to enhance wellbeing and ideas you can take home
The David Harber and Savills Garden
Designed by Nic Howard, this is said to be ‘garden theatre’ - a design which tells a story to those who wander through it.
The Lemon Tree Trust Garden
This garden, designed by Tom Massey, is inspired but the resilience and determination of refugees living in Domiz camp in Northern Iraq. It shines a light on unexpected beauty in camps such as this.
The Trailfinders South African Wine Estate
Designed by Jonathan Snow, this garden calls on South Africa’s Western Cape wine region for inspiration, complete with local flora, a Cape Dutch homestead and vineyard.
Welcome to Yorkshire
This garden, designed by Mark Gregory, is a love letter to the Yorkshire Dales. It weaves a romantic country scape complete with buttercup meadows and soft grassy pastures.
Can I still get tickets?
This is just a small snapshot of the gardens on display. There is plenty more to enjoy, including gardens to enhance wellbeing and ideas you can take home.
This year also marks the first ‘Chelsea at twilight’ event, which is a late night opening on Friday, where garden-lovers will be able to enjoy a wander through the Artisan Gardens, enjoy live music and an artisan food garden.
There are still a few tickets available for the show, so book now before you miss out - tickets can be found here.