Show Gardens
Minimum 100sqm
Show Gardens are the largest category of garden at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and are generally located on Garden Walk and other positions within the showground. They are always a very popular and much visited feature of any RHS event and are designed to any style or theme, dependent on the brief set by the exhibitor or client. They might be traditional (in the sense that they could be reproduced in a domestic setting), theatrical (a fantasy or stage set) or thematic (designed to convey a specific message/theme through horticulture). The quantity, quality and variety of plant material are as critical to a garden’s success as the integrity of the design, and the quality of construction and finish. They can be any shape or size to complement the design. A benefit package is available for exhibiting a Show Garden.
Small Gardens
Size can vary from 24sqm to 50sqm
Small Gardens are designed to any style or theme, dependent on the brief set by the exhibitor or client. A benefit package is available for exhibiting a Small Garden.
Conceptual Gardens
Generally a minimum of 25sqm
Conceptual gardens will provide a forum for artistic, unusual, provocative and innovative (even controversial) designs that might not otherwise be seen, due to the constraints of established horticultural expectations and practices. The category encourages exhibitors to push the boundaries of garden design and express a level of innovation and creativity as well and exploring new garden design ideas or other abstract artistic concepts. They may be any shape or size. The successful designs receive £6,000 contribution towards their costs, with any further costs met by the exhibitor or their sponsor.