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See Hampton Court on BBC2 with Monty Don and friends: Thurs 7 July (8-9pm) and Fri 8 July (7-8pm). Times subject to change

5–10 July 2011 · Hampton Court Palace, Surrey

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Video | Planting combinations with pizzazz  

Good planting combinations are the cornerstone of great-looking borders. Here, Phil Clayton, Features Editor of The Garden, picks some favourites at the show that could work well in your garden.

Plant names and further information

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Plant Heritage Marquee

The Plant Heritage Marquee is ‘the living library of garden plants’, collected and originated from all over the world.

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RHS Edible Garden

The RHS Edible Garden is crammed with all types of herbs, fruit trees, fruit and vegetable plants and seeds.

Plants on show

See the best plants

From dahlias to delphiniums, or ferns to fuchsias, see some of the best nurseries in the country at Hampton Court.

New roses

Ravishing roses

See the new roses making their debut this year, including the Rose of the Year 2012.

Annual plants

Annuals galore!

If you love cottage gardens you're in for a treat - old-fashioned annuals have made a comeback.

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