Chelsea Flower Show Special
The Telegraph Garden
The Best Show Garden Award
Today I am devoting the blog to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the most important flower show in the international horticultural calendar. This is the day when members of the Royal Horticultural Society get to see the show for the first time, the awards are announced, and it is officially opened. Yesterday was the day of the royal visit, when traditionally the Queen and other members of the royal family tour the exhibits. It was also a time of great tension for the exhibitors, for the judges were also making their final deliberations. Unfortunately yesterday, and over the past weekend, the weather has been miserable, with wind and heavy rain, which has caused some damage to outdoor exhibits, especially the show gardens. The prospects for the coming week look little better, but the show will go on and doubtless the pundits will assure us that it is better than ever - which of course is likely to be true.
Chelsea Show Gardens Gold Medal Award Winners
Fleming's Nurseries Australian Garden
Chris Beardshaw Ltd
Bradstone
Cancer Research UK
The Daily Telegraph
Fleming's Nurseries
Saga Insurance
Savills PLC
Chelsea Show Chic Gardens
Kazahana Co Ao Arashi (Blue Storm)
The Best Chic Garden
Chelsea Show Chic Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Scenic Blue (UK) - Anna's Sanctuary In The Shade
Kazahana Co Ltd
Scenic Blue (UK) Ltd
Chelsea Show City Gardens
Natural Elements
The Best City Garden
Chelsea Show City Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Natural Elements
Chelsea Show Courtyard Gardens
A Garden For Robin
The Best Courtyard Garden
Chelsea Show Courtyard Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Leeds Metropolitan University - A Garden For Robin
AW Gardening Services - Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Themed Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Campania Region, Italy
New Roses
Rose ‘Sir Paul Smith’
There were a plethora of rose naming ceremonies yesterday. The introducing of plants to the media, together with their presentation to various celebrities, always takes place on the day prior to the official opening. Last week I mentioned that Peter Beales was going to unveil a much lauded "Mystery Rose", named for a famous fashion designer. We have now learned that the honour has been afforded to Sir Paul Smith. His wife arranged for his name to be given to a vibrant pink cultivar in honour of his 60th birthday. Sir Paul said: "It was a wonderful surprise from my wife and I like the fact it has a happy colour because hopefully my clothes have an optimism about them."
Another celebrity in the spotlight was Darcey Bussell, the ballerina. She said that she was honoured to learn that a new old-fashioned, crimson-flowered English rose had been named after her. "To have anything named after you is major but I to have a David Austin rose is phenomenal."
Great Pavilion
The President's Award: Bournemouth Borough Council
This three-dimensional exhibit was inspired by the Bournemouth motto ‘Beautiful & Healthy’ and it encompasses the healthy lifestyle of Bournemouth residents and visitors. The display features five giant pieces of fruit and vegetables that are made from cut flowers, which are around 3m (10ft) high. The cut flowers are situated within a giant willow basket that is surrounded by fruit and vegetables, which spell out the phrase '5 a day'. Circling the '5 a day' feature are three sections depicting work, rest and play, which are planted in carpet bedding with points of the compass facing north, south, east and west. The different sections include the classic crest of Bournemouth, a typical beach scene with a giant deck chair and a hand-crafted sculpture depicting a surfer riding a wave. This is Bournemouth’s first time at the show and the team working on the display includes representatives from Bournemouth Council’s municipal parks department and also horticultural experts based within Bournemouth, including the floristry department from Bournemouth & Poole College.
Great Pavilion Gold Medal Awards
Hillier Nurseries Ltd’s 61st consecutive Gold Medal exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show - a world record
Ainsworth Displays
Jacques Amand International
Avon Bulbs Ltd
Barbados Horticultural Society
Peter Beales Roses
Bloms Bulbs
Borneo Exotics
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bowden Hostas
Burncoose Nurseries
Burnham Nurseries Ltd
The Cottage Herbery
Craig House Cacti
Dibleys Nurseries
Downderry Nursery
Raymond J Evison Ltd
Fernatix
Fernwood Nursery
Hampshire Carnivorous Plants
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants
Harts Nursery
Harveys Garden Plants
Hillier Nurseries Ltd
The Horticultural Society of Trinidad & Tobago
Howards Nurseries
HW Hyde & Son
Jekka's Herb Farm
Kilmurry Nursery
Kirstenbosch
Knoll Gardens
A B Longden
Matthewman Sweet Peas
Mauritius - RHS Members
McBeans Orchids
National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies
National Chrysanthemum Society
Notcutts Garden Centres & Mattocks Roses
The Romantic Garden Nursery
South West Carnivorous Plants
Southfield Nurseries
Brian & Pearl Sulman
UK Horticulture
Walkers Bulbs @ Taylors
W S Warmenhoven
Life Long Learning in the Garden Gold Medal Awards
Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Warwick HRI, University of Warwick
Writhlington Business and Enterprise School
Irises - Flower of the Show
Iris ‘Réussite’
The favourite flower at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show is said to be the Iris, a fact that is difficult to deny, for they are everywhere. One of the most startling exhibits is by Cayeux Iris from France who are exhibiting 41 tall bearded irises, 24 of them Cayeux creations. The most outstanding is ‘Réussite’, the result of 30 years of hybridising by Richard Cayeux and his father Jean. The colours of the flowers are superb, being red, white and blue, and representing the tricolor of France. Andy Sturgeon has the award winning Iris ‘Superstition’ featuring in The Cancer Research UK Garden. This has wonderful deep purple velvety blossoms that are almost black. Bearded irises are also growing in the Laurent-Perrier Garden. Iris ‘Beverly Sills’, a large ruffled shell pink and coppery cultivar and ‘Goodbye Heart’, a mixed apricot and lavender with tangerine falls, are planted in association with peonies. Aquatic irises also feature in the Laurent-Perrier Garden, Iris sibirica ‘White Swirl’ being displayed in a damp spot, and the cool icy-white Iris laevigata var. alba, growing in water.
Chelsea coverage: I hope that you have enjoyed this coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show. I will be bring more tomorrow, but only occasional highlights as part of my general daily gardening blog. Although Chelsea is a major event in the global horticultural calendar, I am aware that it is quite easy to get Chelsea fatigue, so back to normal tomorrow.
Happy Gardening
Philip
GardenMessenger
Today’s Sponsor
Photos: Royal Horticultural Society except Hillier stand which is courtesy of Hillier Nurseries Ltd.
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Today I am devoting the blog to the Chelsea Flower Show in London, the most important flower show in the international horticultural calendar. This is the day when members of the Royal Horticultural Society get to see the show for the first time, the awards are announced, and it is officially opened. Yesterday was the day of the royal visit, when traditionally the Queen and other members of the royal family tour the exhibits. It was also a time of great tension for the exhibitors, for the judges were also making their final deliberations. Unfortunately yesterday, and over the past weekend, the weather has been miserable, with wind and heavy rain, which has caused some damage to outdoor exhibits, especially the show gardens. The prospects for the coming week look little better, but the show will go on and doubtless the pundits will assure us that it is better than ever - which of course is likely to be true.
Chelsea Show Gardens Gold Medal Award Winners
Chris Beardshaw Ltd
Bradstone
Cancer Research UK
The Daily Telegraph
Fleming's Nurseries
Saga Insurance
Savills PLC
Chelsea Show Chic Gardens
Chelsea Show Chic Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Kazahana Co Ltd
Scenic Blue (UK) Ltd
Chelsea Show City Gardens
Chelsea Show City Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Natural Elements
Chelsea Show Courtyard Gardens
Chelsea Show Courtyard Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Leeds Metropolitan University - A Garden For Robin
AW Gardening Services - Sanctuary
Themed Gardens Gold Medal Awards
Campania Region, Italy
New Roses
There were a plethora of rose naming ceremonies yesterday. The introducing of plants to the media, together with their presentation to various celebrities, always takes place on the day prior to the official opening. Last week I mentioned that Peter Beales was going to unveil a much lauded "Mystery Rose", named for a famous fashion designer. We have now learned that the honour has been afforded to Sir Paul Smith. His wife arranged for his name to be given to a vibrant pink cultivar in honour of his 60th birthday. Sir Paul said: "It was a wonderful surprise from my wife and I like the fact it has a happy colour because hopefully my clothes have an optimism about them."
Another celebrity in the spotlight was Darcey Bussell, the ballerina. She said that she was honoured to learn that a new old-fashioned, crimson-flowered English rose had been named after her. "To have anything named after you is major but I to have a David Austin rose is phenomenal."
Great Pavilion
The President's Award: Bournemouth Borough Council
This three-dimensional exhibit was inspired by the Bournemouth motto ‘Beautiful & Healthy’ and it encompasses the healthy lifestyle of Bournemouth residents and visitors. The display features five giant pieces of fruit and vegetables that are made from cut flowers, which are around 3m (10ft) high. The cut flowers are situated within a giant willow basket that is surrounded by fruit and vegetables, which spell out the phrase '5 a day'. Circling the '5 a day' feature are three sections depicting work, rest and play, which are planted in carpet bedding with points of the compass facing north, south, east and west. The different sections include the classic crest of Bournemouth, a typical beach scene with a giant deck chair and a hand-crafted sculpture depicting a surfer riding a wave. This is Bournemouth’s first time at the show and the team working on the display includes representatives from Bournemouth Council’s municipal parks department and also horticultural experts based within Bournemouth, including the floristry department from Bournemouth & Poole College.
Great Pavilion Gold Medal Awards
Ainsworth Displays
Jacques Amand International
Avon Bulbs Ltd
Barbados Horticultural Society
Peter Beales Roses
Bloms Bulbs
Borneo Exotics
Bournemouth Borough Council
Bowden Hostas
Burncoose Nurseries
Burnham Nurseries Ltd
The Cottage Herbery
Craig House Cacti
Dibleys Nurseries
Downderry Nursery
Raymond J Evison Ltd
Fernatix
Fernwood Nursery
Hampshire Carnivorous Plants
Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants
Harts Nursery
Harveys Garden Plants
Hillier Nurseries Ltd
The Horticultural Society of Trinidad & Tobago
Howards Nurseries
HW Hyde & Son
Jekka's Herb Farm
Kilmurry Nursery
Kirstenbosch
Knoll Gardens
A B Longden
Matthewman Sweet Peas
Mauritius - RHS Members
McBeans Orchids
National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies
National Chrysanthemum Society
Notcutts Garden Centres & Mattocks Roses
The Romantic Garden Nursery
South West Carnivorous Plants
Southfield Nurseries
Brian & Pearl Sulman
UK Horticulture
Walkers Bulbs @ Taylors
W S Warmenhoven
Life Long Learning in the Garden Gold Medal Awards
Sparsholt College, Hampshire
Warwick HRI, University of Warwick
Writhlington Business and Enterprise School
Irises - Flower of the Show
The favourite flower at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show is said to be the Iris, a fact that is difficult to deny, for they are everywhere. One of the most startling exhibits is by Cayeux Iris from France who are exhibiting 41 tall bearded irises, 24 of them Cayeux creations. The most outstanding is ‘Réussite’, the result of 30 years of hybridising by Richard Cayeux and his father Jean. The colours of the flowers are superb, being red, white and blue, and representing the tricolor of France. Andy Sturgeon has the award winning Iris ‘Superstition’ featuring in The Cancer Research UK Garden. This has wonderful deep purple velvety blossoms that are almost black. Bearded irises are also growing in the Laurent-Perrier Garden. Iris ‘Beverly Sills’, a large ruffled shell pink and coppery cultivar and ‘Goodbye Heart’, a mixed apricot and lavender with tangerine falls, are planted in association with peonies. Aquatic irises also feature in the Laurent-Perrier Garden, Iris sibirica ‘White Swirl’ being displayed in a damp spot, and the cool icy-white Iris laevigata var. alba, growing in water.
Chelsea coverage: I hope that you have enjoyed this coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show. I will be bring more tomorrow, but only occasional highlights as part of my general daily gardening blog. Although Chelsea is a major event in the global horticultural calendar, I am aware that it is quite easy to get Chelsea fatigue, so back to normal tomorrow.
Happy Gardening
Philip
GardenMessenger
Today’s Sponsor
Photos: Royal Horticultural Society except Hillier stand which is courtesy of Hillier Nurseries Ltd.
If you have enjoyed this publication, you may also like to visit the monthy SeedMessenger gardeners’ seed saving and seed exchange blog click here.
and the weekly water gardening blog PondMessenger click here.
To join the GardenMessenger gardening community
click here.
To visit the SeedMessenger seed exchange web-site
click here.
Directory of Gardening Blogs
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