RHS Chelsea Flower Show

BBC / RHS People’s Choice Award

Don’t miss your chance to vote for your favourite gardens from the inspirational displays at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

About People’s Choice

Show Garden Cha No Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden
In 2025, Cha No Niwa, by Kazuyuki Ishihara won People’s Choice Best Show Garden

Be part of the excitement and help crown this year’s most inspiring gardens with the BBC/RHS People’s Choice Award. As a visitor, you have the opportunity to vote for your favourite gardens – the winners are chosen entirely by public vote.

In 2026, cast your vote for the following awards:

  • People’s Choice Best Show Garden (BBC/RHS award)
  • People’s Choice Best Small Show Garden (RHS award)
  • People’s Choice Best Balcony or Container Garden (RHS award)
  • People’s Choice Best All About Plants Garden (RHS award)

Explore, be inspired, and make your vote count.

Voting details

  • Voting for BBC/RHS People’s Choice (Show Gardens only) opens at 3pm, Wednesday 20 May 2026

  • ​Voting for RHS categories opens at 9am, Tuesday 19 May 2026

  • Voting for all categories closes at 8pm, Thursday 21 May 2026

  • Winners for all the garden categories will be announced at 8pm, Friday 22 May 2026

  • Please note: Feature Gardens are not part of the BBC/RHS People’s Choice voting

All About Plants Garden The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden
In 2025, The Wildlife Trusts’ British Rainforest Garden won People’s Choice All About Plants Garden

Browse the 2026 garden categories

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