With views across London’s skyline, The Roof Gardens boasts fully grown oak and fruit trees and a flowing stream, with fish and resident wildlife including the infamous flamingos, set amongst the three stunning gardens.
The Roof Garden’s commemorative 75th anniversary garden design has been awarded an Artisan Garden plot at the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Roof Gardens in Kensington has long been one of London’s most spectacular and extraordinary landmarks and the 9th May 2013 marked the Garden’s 75th anniversary.
The Spanish Garden, originally designed by Ralph Hancock in the 1930s, is the base for the design featuring brightly coloured herbaceous planting to reflect the garden along with the original pillars, iron gate and balconies all used by Ralph Hancock in his show garden at the 1939 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Spanish Garden design is inspiring and vivid, representing the past and present characteristics of The Roof Gardens whilst showcasing how accessible they are for all.
Head Gardener, David Lewis, commented: “Nowhere makes gardening more fashionable than the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. A catwalk of colour and creativity, the brightest new ideas, the latest trends and the pinnacle of garden design make this show the one the world wants to see and we are very privileged to be able to showcase aspects of our Spanish Garden at such a prestigious event”.
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