RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024
At Thompson & Morgan, we have long been distinguished participants at the Chelsea Flower Show, renowned for our innovation and excellence in plant breeding. As a venerable name in horticulture, we have consistently impressed with our introductions of new and exciting plant varieties.
At the Chelsea Flower Show, we have achieved significant acclaim, notably winning the coveted Plant of the Year award multiple times. Our most recent triumph includes the unique Hydrangea 'Runaway Bride Snow White' in 2018, and in 2023, we celebrated further successes by winning first, second and third place, with the striking Agapanthus 'Black Jack', Hydrangea 'Euphoria Pink', and Weigela 'Camouflage'. These wins exemplify our commitment to enhancing gardens with exceptional new flora. Our continued presence and success at the show highlight our pivotal role in shaping gardening trends and advancing horticultural excellence; and this year we are entering Mangave 'Praying Hands'. You can now get the look in your garden with these fabulous short-listed and award-winning varieties! Click to shop >
Chelsea Favourites
The Chelsea Flower Show not only pioneers gardening trends but, also stands as a platform for honouring the legacy of gardeners advocating for green urban spaces and sustainability. For those aiming to replicate the classic 'Chelsea Look' here are some of our favourites:
Roses
Roses
Roses are a quintessential feature at the Chelsea Flower Show, embodying the essence of classic British gardening. Revered for their exquisite beauty and intoxicating fragrance, roses come in an extensive palette of colours, including delicate pastels and vibrant reds.
Clematis
Clematis
Clematis are a show-stopping highlight at the Chelsea Flower Show, famed for their versatile climbing habit and profusion of blooms that vary from petite, bell-like shapes to large, plate-sized flowers. These climbers are available in a wide range of colours, including deep purples, vibrant pinks, and pure whites, making them a favourite for adding vertical interest and a sense of romance to garden displays.
Alliums
Alliums
Alliums are a spectacular feature at the Chelsea Flower Show, renowned for their bold, spherical blooms that perch atop tall, slender stems. These striking flowers range in colour from deep purples to soft whites, adding a touch of drama and height to garden displays.
Digitalis
Digitalis
Digitalis, commonly known as foxgloves, are a striking presence at the Chelsea Flower Show, famed for their tall, dramatic spires of bell-shaped flowers. These enchanting plants, ranging in colour from soft pinks and creams to vibrant purples, add a vertical dimension and a touch of wild woodland charm to garden displays.
Lupin
Lupin
Lupins, known for their vibrant, spiky flowers, are a perennial favourite at the Chelsea Flower Show. These striking plants, which bloom in a spectrum of colours from deep blues to bright pinks, are not only visually stunning but also beneficial for soil health, thanks to their ability to fix nitrogen.
Peonies
Peonies
Peonies are a cherished highlight at the Chelsea Flower Show, celebrated for their lush, opulent blooms that range in colour from soft pastels to rich, deep reds. These perennial plants captivate visitors with their large, fragrant flowers each spring, symbolising prosperity and romance.
Poppy
Poppy
Poppies, including the vibrant Oriental and delicate Rhoeas varieties, are a mesmerizing feature at the Chelsea Flower Show. These flowers captivate with their delicate, tissue-paper petals that range from vivid reds to soft pinks and striking whites. Oriental poppies, with their large, bold blooms and dark centres, bring a splash of dramatic colour to the late spring garden, while the smaller, more subdued Rhoeas poppies offer a reminder of wildflower meadows with their cheerful and profuse flowering.
Iris
Iris
Irises stand out as a captivating highlight at the Chelsea Flower Show, drawing admiration for their elegant, sculptural blooms. These striking flowers are available in a wide array of colours, including bold blues, vibrant yellows, and deep purples, each variety marked by its unique patterns and delicate frills.
