RHS Chelsea
Flower Show
Kazuyuki Ishihara’s RHS Chelsea plants
Here are the plants designers Kazuyuki Ishihara and Paul Noritaka Tange have included in the RHS Chelsea 2026 gardenTokonoma 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.
The Tokonoma Garden was a highlight at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
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.
"When I was a child, there were lots of acers in my parent’s garden which showed me new green leaves in early spring then spectacular foliage transformation in autumn. Planting acer trees in my garden reminds me of the smiles and memories of my late parents."
Here are the plants designers Kazuyuki Ishihara and Paul Noritaka Tange have included in the garden.
Trees and shrubs
- Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’
- Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’
- Acer palmatum ‘Ryusen’
- Acer palmatum ‘Sangu Kaku’
- Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter's Broom’
- Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’
- Aucuba japonica ‘Crotonifolia’
- Enkianthus campanulatus
- Euonymus alatus ‘Compactus’
- Juniperus communis
- Nandina domestica
- Pieris japonica
- Pinus thunbergii
- Acer palmatum ‘Garnet’ (D)
- Carpinus betulus
- Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Herbaceous plants
- Acorus gramineus ‘Ōgon’ (v)
- Asplenium scolopendrium
- Blechnum spicant
- Dryopteris erythrosora
- Houttuynia cordata ‘Chameleon’ (v)
- Iris sibirica ‘Percheron’
- Mentha aquatica
- Nasturtium aquaticum
- Pachysandra terminalis
- Polystichum polyblepharum
Please note
Plants in show gardens are often changed last minute and this list may not accurately represent the garden on show day.
Plants in the garden were supplied by Majestic Trees , Beaver Plants , Big Plant Nursery , Rhino Rock , Herons Bonsai , Evergreen Exterior Services and Hortus Loci.
