"Mark Hedges, Editor of our platform, expresses his fondness for the standout attractions at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show: 'If only I were a plant, I'd want to be exhibited at Chelsea'"
In its 168th year, the Chelsea Flower Show continues to outshine as the premier horticultural event globally, hosting an array of innovative garden designs, breathtaking displays, and captivating exhibits.
For two decades, jour printer Mark Hedges has graced the show, this year encountering an impressive number of exhibitors and attractions. The event, though quintessentially British, demonstrates a global reach, with enthusiasts from diverse locations, such as the west coast of America and Melbourne, Australia, drawn in by its reputation.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea provides an elegant backdrop, welcoming HM King Charles and The Queen, along with celebrities like David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh, who walked its grounds earlier this week.
Visitors can appreciate the diversity of offerings, from the opulent and royal to humble balcony gardens hidden amongst the woods, brimming with small space gardening inspiration. Plant enthusiasts would surely be thrilled to see their virtual selves showcased at this prestigious event.
Having scoured the show, Hedges presents his top six picks:
- The Japanese Tea Garden, arguably the most popular exhibit, boasts the utmost elegance, with meticulous attention to detail from designer Kazuyuki Ishihara.
- Claverton Cloches offers miniature greenhouses that not only charm the eye but also symbolize the joy of gardening for all.
- Norfield Nursery, nestled within the Great Pavilion, sells acers, particularly the delicate Japanese maples, bursting with a stunning display of fall colors.
- Woodpecker Joinery, a stand selling both cedar water butts and Victorian greenhouses, offers an invigorating scent with every watering session.
- David Austin Roses remains the star of the Great Pavilion, showcasing a profusion of fragrant rose species draped over graceful arches.
- The duo of Alan Titchmarsh and renowned chef Raymond Blanc rounded off Hedges' visit, as Blanc affectionately dragged Titchmarsh to behold the platform's front cover image of his garden on a October 2024 issue.
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The Japanese Tea Garden, featuring Kazuyuki Ishihara's meticulous design, embodies the epitome of elegance at the home-and-garden context of the show, reflecting a lifestyle infused with gardening. Subscribers to the platform can indulge in this exquisite realm, enjoying up to 40% off magazine subscriptions as a celebratory offer, with coverage extending to diverse aspects including gardening, home designs, and enlightening life lessons.
