Recently I attended the Chelsea Flower Show in London and thought you’d enjoy have a little tour. The weather was beautiful and in many years of attending the show, I’ve never known it to rain. Entering the grounds you see The Great Pavilion which houses all the main displays. The competition show gardens are all outside and you pass them first, as well as a long double avenue of pretty stands selling everything from garden books to botanical lotions to tools and equipment.
Some of the pretty stands, all selling garden and floral themed goods.
Below, a refreshment truck all decked out for the show.
Inside the Pavilion a vast expanse of floral displays takes your breath away.
My favorite display is always at David Austin Roses. This year, they won their 25th Gold Medal!
The display was teeming with luscious, fragrant roses.
They introduced two new roses: Eustacia Vye (above) and Gabriel Oak (below).
This was also the first show since Mr. Austin’s passing. A beautiful and moving four-panel tribute was set up in the center of The Great Pavilion, highlighting his tremendous accomplishments and contributions to horticulture. His roses have enhanced and brought beauty to so many people’s lives.
I hope you’ve enjoyed the tour. Next year I’ll be in London again in the spring – for the release of London in Bloom!
xo
G
Dear Georgianna,
Wow! I loved seeing your gorgeous photos of the Chelsea Flower Show, must have been wonderful to be there and see all that beauty.
Thanks for showing us.
Carolyn xo
Hello, dear Carolyn! I’m really pleased that you enjoyed it. The show is always a fun and lively and beautiful experience! xo G
What an amazing show and beautiful and valuable blog post. Makes me feel I was there but also makes me want to attend the next one!!!
It’s great to hear that, David! I hoped the post would give readers a feel for being there. And yes, you should attend next year!
Glorious!
Thank you, Monique! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
I just love this blog. Makes me feel like I was there myself! Just beautiful.
Hi Veronica! I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you for stopping by!
So beautiful Georgianna, thank you so much! The Chelsea show is on my bucket list along with Paris some day! You are blessed to be able to travel to all of these stunning locations. Love your books, calendars, journels etc…I want to live everywhere you photgraph!
Dear Lynette,
I’m really pleased that you enjoy all my work – that means a great deal to me! Sending all positive wishes that you take that magical trip to Paris and London. You will love it!
xo
Georgianna
You take the best shots, dear Georgianna. I ‘ll put this beautiful place on my London’s travel list :-), thank you. Someday I will buy wonderful flowers from there.
Thank you so much, Huda!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos and I do hope you go there!
Have a lovely new week.
Very best,
Georgianna