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Top Eleven Flower Show Gardens at RHS Chelsea, featuring designs by Tom Stuart Smith, Sarah Price, and more.

In preparation for the Chelsea Flower Show, author Annie Gatti highlights her top eleven exceptional RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardens from the millennium (2000 and onwards).

Top-Performing RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardens: Starring Designs by Tom Stuart Smith, Sarah Price,...
Top-Performing RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gardens: Starring Designs by Tom Stuart Smith, Sarah Price, among Others

Top Eleven Flower Show Gardens at RHS Chelsea, featuring designs by Tom Stuart Smith, Sarah Price, and more.

Golden Chelsea Gardens: A Jaw-Dropping Journey Since 2006

Step into the hallowed grounds of the Chelsea Flower Show and be captivated by the breathtaking masterpieces that!= have won gold medals since 2006. From rusted steel marvels to romantic evocations of the British countryside, these gardens are works of art that stir your soul! Grab your gardening gloves and get ready to explore some of the most awe-inspiring creations the Chelsea Flower Show has ever seen.

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Tom Stuart Smith, 2006, The Daily Telegraph Garden

Tom's 2006 masterpiece was all about the beauty of rusted steel, with striking feature walls, water tanks, and a stunning 30m-long rill. It also showcased plants in various shades of green, herbaceous blooms in shades of bronze, purple, and orange. This garden took our eyes on a wild, verdant journey we'll never forget!

Sarah Eberle, 2007, 600 Days with Bradstone

Dubbed the Life on Mars garden, Sarah Eberle's 2007 creation brought a new palette of spiky, drought-tolerant plants to life in the shallow pockets of soil in a baked-earth landscape. Featuring beautiful burnt-red rammed earth walls, rusted iron sculptures, and steaming pools, this garden sparked our imaginations about life on distant worlds!

Cleve West, 2011 The Daily Telegraph Garden

Cleve's 2011 garden was a stunning amalgamation of Roman ruins in Libya, contemporary sculpture, traditional Cotswold stonework, and jewel-like planting. Showcasing the ephemeral beauty of self-seeding plants, this magical garden introduced us to the velvet red alpine Dianthus cruentus and the starburst blooms of the humble parsnip.

Sarah Price, 2012 The Daily Telegraph Garden

Evoking landscapes are a popular choice for Main Avenue gardens, and Sarah Price's 2012 creation was one of the most romantic. Transforming a challenging Triangle site, Sarah created an exquisite distillation of various parts of the British countryside through stunning planting, geometric pools, and sawn stonework.

Hugo Bugg, 2014, RBC Waterscape Garden

Hugo's 2014 masterpiece sent out a strong environmental message about the importance of storm water management. Marrying contemporary beauty and environmental consciousness, his garden was celebrated for its stunning waterways, geometric platforms, and dramatic irises.

*Dive even deeper into the world of Chelsea Flower Show magic! *

  • Discover the secrets behind creating bustling bustling crowds of butterflies with Sarah Price
  • Take a peek at the modern marvels crafted by Andy Sturgeon
  • Journey through the fascinating story of the Chatsworth Laurent Perrier Garden with Dan Pearson
  • Explore the tapestry of fragrance in James Basson's enchanting perfumer's garden

Let the spellbinding gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show inspire you, and unlock your inner masterpieces! Plant a seed of creativity and nurture it to a righteous bloom! The Chelsea magic is truly in your hands!

  1. The breathtaking gardens constructed at the Chelsea Flower Show since 2006 are embodiments of nature and artistry, captivating visitors with diverse elements like rusted steel, water features, and vibrant plants.
  2. If you're a gardening enthusiast, you'll love our tour of the 2025 showcase gardens, offering a unique chance to explore the most remarkable creations of the Chelsea Flower Show.
  3. Get a glimpse into the rich history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, starting from its inception, and discover the stories behind some of the most iconic gardens that have gracefully graced the landscape of the show.
  4. From the home-and-garden scene to a vibrant lifestyle, gardening passionately blends with an appreciation for the environment, allowing our inner masterpieces to bloom and flourish.
  5. Garden design evolves beyond simple replication, with prominent garden creators like Sarah Price, Cleve West, and Tom Stuart Smith incorporating elements of contemporary art, British countryside nostalgia, environmental consciousness, and romantic landscapes to captivate visitors and inspire budding gardeners.

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