Kazuyuki Ishihara’s RHS Chelsea plants

Here are the plants designers Kazuyuki Ishihara and Paul Noritaka Tange have included in the RHS Chelsea 2026 garden Tokonoma Garden - Sanumaya no Niwa

Set in a nostalgic Japanese courtyard, the seasonally inspired Tokonoma Garden - Sanumaya no Niwa garden is designed to evoke the view from a small tea room, it celebrates harmony, family bonds, and community spirit.

The planting follows a subtle colour scheme inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics with shades of green from moss and foliage form the foundation, with delicate contrasts in leaf tones. Seasonal highlights include the purple and blue hues of irises. Overall, the scheme remains restrained, reflecting harmony and tranquillity.

Fuki (Farfugium japonicum) adds seasonal charm with its glossy foliage and autumn flowers, while ferns bring delicate texture and resilience. Moss, though understated, is essential for creating a sense of tranquillity and grounding the design.

Here are the plants designers Kazuyuki Ishihara and Paul Noritaka Tange have included in the garden.

Trees and shrubs

Herbaceous plants

Plants in the garden were supplied by Majestic Trees, Beaver Plants, Big Plant Nursery, Rhino Rock, Herons Bonsai, Evergreen Exterior Services and Hortus Loci.

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