Highlights of the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018
- BBC Gardeners' World Magazine
Published: Thursday, 4 June 2020 at 2:48 pm
Gorgeous gardens and design inspiration from RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2018.
Save
- Share on facebook
- Share on twitter
- Share on pinterest
- Share on whatsapp
- Share on blogger
- Email to a friend
This week we visited the 2018 RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, as always blessed with bright summer sunshine and filled with gardens flaunting colourful summer blooms. Discover our round-up of Show highlights, below.
Ad
Winning the coveted title Best Show Garden, plus Best Construction and a Gold Medal, the stylish B&Q Bursting Busy Lizzie Garden celebrates the return of beloved busy lizzies following a six-year absence, as a result of impatiens downy mildew disease. Designed by Matthew Childs.
Want to see this content?
To show this content, we need your permission to allow a third party and its required purposes to load content on this page.
The Santa Rita 'Living La Vida 120' Garden is ablaze with summer splendour. Designed by Alan Rudden, it features plants which thrive in Chile's arid climate, including the fabulous Yucca rostrata 'Blue Swan' taking centre stage. Winner of a Gold Medal, plus Best World Garden.
Want to see this content?
To show this content, we need your permission to allow a third party and its required purposes to load content on this page.
This family and wildlife-friendly garden designed by Lilly Gomm combines native hedging with flowering plants such as catmint, honesty and ox-eye daisies. Bug hotels and hanging bird feeders invite garden creatures, while seating and play areas provide a multifunctional space for the family.
Want to see this content?
To show this content, we need your permission to allow a third party and its required purposes to load content on this page.
Parallel to the Long Water lies the mass planting of Verbena bonariensis, humming with bees and other pollinators.
Want to see this content?
This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.
Accept and continue
This stunning and sensory garden exhibit has enthralled Show visitors, with one overheard exclaiming that it feels like being 'trapped inside a giant jewellery box'. Designed by Alex Rainford-Roberts, who champions the magic of meadows in her garden Apeiron: The Dibond Garden.
Want to see this content?
To show this content, we need your permission to allow a third party and its required purposes to load content on this page.
Celebrating BBC Countryfile's 30th anniversary, Ann Marie Powell's Wildlife Garden takes inspiration from the various landscapes of the British Isles, including the Scottish Highlands, and the Yorkshire Dales and Moors.
Want to see this content?
This page contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Twitter may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Twitter and its required purposes.
Accept and continue
Ad
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show takes place at Hampton Court Palace, East Moseley until Sunday 8 July, 2018. For more news and highlights, visit The RHS Twitter page.
Loading...
Ad
Ad
The perfect gift for gardeners
Gift 12 months of Gardeners’ World magazine, and Niwaki Sentei Secateurs, to a loved one. Enjoy year-round expert tips for a thriving garden.
Great gardening savings - straight to your inbox
Sign up to the BBC Gardeners’ World offers newsletter for exclusive deals, seasonal savings, and early access to special promotions.
Loading...
Ad
Loading...
Loading...