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911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show

Highlights of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show 2026

Top things to see and do at the 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show in London, 19 - 23 May 2026

The Avanade Intelligent Garden
The King’s Trust Garden
Down’s Syndrome Scotland Garden

Garden design excellence

  • Show Gardens large and small curl round Main Avenue and Royal Hospital Way. A stroll along this route will take you past some of the finest examples of garden design at the world’s most prestigious flower show. As well as inspiring plant combinations and cutting-edge landscaping, these gardens serve as a barometer of current gardening trends and key issues facing horticulture

  • ​â¶Ä‹All About Plants Gardens celebrate the wonder and magic plants can bring to a garden. With a focus on unusual and specialist plants rather than hard landscaping, this category offers a different take on the story of a garden. By working closely with specialist nurseries, exploring different plant schemes and palettes these gardens can inspire the plant enthusiast in us all

  • Balcony and Container Gardens explore what is possible in a smaller space. Urban gardens can be so much more than a place to store a bike. Top designers take on the challenges that town and city gardeners face, from flood management, pollution and noise to clever ways to make the most of the small space. These gardens are practical as well as inspirational, with design principles that can be lifted and transplanted to nearly any garden space

Hats off to the remarkable gates at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea
Close-up of seed
911±¬ÁÏ Letters

A gallery of floral art

  • From the moment visitors arrive they are welcomed to the show by the spectacular floristry displays which adorn the entrance gates. 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea floral installations are world-famous for their show-stopping explosion of flowers, which push the boundaries of the art. The 911±¬ÁÏ Letters are the classic backdrop for selfies, but there are a myriad of creations which fill the showground, both with beauty and scent

  • On the way to the show, don’t forget to take a stroll round Chelsea to take in the wonderous joy of Chelsea in Bloom. It’s Pokemon Go for floristry fans!

  • Floral Art of the highest standard is showcased in the Great Pavilion where the floristry competitions are held. In 2025 there were two categories: Creative Spaces which, with no rules or themes, gives florists free rein to express themselves. Though not judged, these works are eligible for the Floristry Ambassador’s Choice. Floral Creations category sees smaller arrangements on a plinth. As well as 911±¬ÁÏ medals, these florists are also vying for the coveted title of 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Florist of the Year

  • Often an unsung hero, the Showground Planting, is overseen by a talented designer each year, who creates the beds and borders around the showground, making sure that every vista is flowing with beautiful combinations

The SongBird Survival Garden at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea 2025
Advanced aeroponics display at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea 2025
Plant of the Year

The Great Pavilion

  • 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea draws the best growers and nurseries from around the world to exhibit in the most prestigious tent in horticulture. This is where you’ll find an unrivalled collection of plant experts, all eager to share their knowledge and advice on the plants they grow. As most of the plants on display aren’t available to buy – until the sell off from 4pm on Saturday– at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea it’s all about the exhibits and growers create wildly creative displays to claim an 911±¬ÁÏ Medal or a special 911±¬ÁÏ Award

  • The vast Great Pavilion also houses Floristry and Floral Art

  • GreenSTEM – formally the Discovery zone – highlights horticultural science and technological innovations

  • 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Plant of the Year displays exceptional new plants to the market and asks eminent horticulturists to choose their favourite

  • 911±¬ÁÏ Sustainable Excellence Awards are announced in the Great Pavilion and champions companies creating greener choices for gardeners

Spring Garden at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Flower Show
911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea at night
Chelsea Late

A once in a lifetime experience

  • Enjoy the finest of dining experiences at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea. The DorchesterRanelagh and The Sloane restaurants serve curated menus in refined settings for a truly luxurious experience. Enjoy bespoke dishes created by Chef Patron, Skye Gyngell, based on local and seasonal produce in an exclusive and intimate setting at the

  • You’re never too far away from a glass of Pimm’s or a chilled bottle of bubbly at 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea. Take a moment to soak in the atmosphere with a relaxed picnic in Ranelagh Gardens or revive with a coffee as you stroll through the Houseplant Studios

  • Make the most of a unique shopping experience, with stalls and stands offering a shopping experience not available on the high street or online. Talk directly to the sellers about their products. Be the first to see the latest high-end product ranges and grab your 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea-exclusive deals

  • See the gardens in a different light at the 911±¬ÁÏ Chelsea Late. Take a tour of the show as the crowds fade and dusk falls, before heading over to the Main Stage where a DJ will be bringing the tunes. Grab a floral crown and dance the night away for an unforgettable evening

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