A Norfolk garden centre has won an impressive 30th gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Peter Beales Roses, of Attleborough, won the accolade with its impressive display.

The nursery grew 3,000 plants specifically for the show.

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Of these 3,000, around 1,500 roses finally went forward to be displayed on the 15m stand.

Nursery manager, Ian Limmer, designed this year’s stand for Peter Beales and spoke of his delight at winning.

“To win our 30th Chelsea Gold and receive the highest possible marks from the judges is a huge honour for our whole team,” he said.

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The stand this year featured the debut of a new buttermilk rose called Ashton Wold.

Mr Limmer added: “We’re especially proud to unveil Ashton Wold this year.

“It’s a rose that not only carries a beautiful name and colour but also represents our commitment to creating gardens that are as good for wildlife as they are for people.”

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