RHS Flower Show
Wentworth Woodhouse
Highlights of the Floral Marquee at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
The Floral Marquee at the new show in South Yorkshire holds a kaleidoscope of colourful late summer blooms
Figuratively forming a further wing of the historic Wentworth Woodhouse house, the length of the Floral Marquee is filled with a rainbow of plants ready to make a splash in your late summer pots and borders. With lilies, gladioli, orchids and astilbes to choose from, there’s something for all situations.
Colourful chysanthemums
You get plenty of bang for your buck with chysanthemums
Bringing a fiesta feel to the marquee, bright blooms in contrasting shades make a splash on the Chrysanthemums Direct display. Varieties include Chrysanthemum ‘Feeling Green’, ‘Samson Lime’ and ‘Misty Lemon’. Find out how to grow chrysanthemums >
Climbing jewels
Soak up the holiday vibes by using tender climbers
Just been on holiday, or planning your next one? Soak up some holiday feeling with tender climbers such as Bougainvillea ‘Vera’, Thunbergia ‘Lemon’ and Mandevilla SUMMERSTAR RED, on the Tynings Climbers display. In jewel tones, many of these are tender but perfect if you have a warm window, garden room or conservatory. Use the RHS plant searchto learn about your new plants.
Shooting fireworks
A sizzling burst of fireworks – gladioli causing a stir in the marquee
Going off like rockets, a rainbow of gladioli spires shoot skywards on the Pheasant Acre Plants display. With tempting names such as ‘Zamora’, ‘Stormy’ and ‘Costello’, pick your favourite shade and revel in these sun-loving, showy stalwarts. Learn more about growing these colourful corms >
Melt-in-your-mouth flavours
Pretty shades of orchids on the CDS Plants display
Calling all orchid lovers, the CDS Plants display was filled with mouthwatering shades of this popular houseplant, from ‘P. B. Sunny’ to ‘Dover’ and Phalaenopsis marriottiana. They may look exotic, but are easy to grow if you learn how.
Astounding Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis on East of Eden Nurseries display
You might think astilbes have fallen out of favour, but on the East of Eden Nurseries exhibit, they bring the wow factor. Set against a black backdrop, flower stems in fluffy pastels and sumptuous ruby tones show that these hardy plants deserve some recognition. Perfect for damp, shady spots, varietes include Astilbe ‘Mighty Chocolate Cherry’, ‘Milk and Honey’ and ‘Black Pearls’. Learn how to grow them >
Master of lilies
Don’t miss the Master Grower display, this year by Harts Nursery, who are renowned for their stunning lilies. With evocative imagery of the nursery and plants, this exhibit demonstrates the dedication that nurseries bring to the RHS Shows.
