The best garden gnomes to buy now

With the Royal Horticultural Society relaxing its longstanding ban of brightly coloured creatures at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, garden gnomes are officially in. They even have the royal stamp of approval — King Charles likes to have a gnome or two in the grounds at Highgrove — and if the King has a place for a gnome, then there’s room for one in your garden too.

Here’s a guide to the best garden gnomes to buy for every budget.

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Ceramic green gnome, B&M, £5

Green ceramic gnome.

For a gnome on a budget, this green ceramic character adds whimsy to any patio corner. bmstores.co.uk

Autumn gnome, Dunelm, £16

Dunelm Autumnal gnome holding wheat ornament.

At 23.5cm high, this gonk is bigger than it looks — although it’s mainly in the hat. dunelm.com

Rorrin the resin gnome, British Ironwork Centre, £22

Resin garden gnome Rorrin carrying a basket of vegetables.

Made from hard-wearing resin and carefully hand-painted, Rorrin has a basketful of garden delights. He stands at 37cm tall and will keep watch over your vegetable patch. britishironworkcentre.co.uk

Blue Zen gnome, B&Q, £28

Garden gnome figurine with a blue pointed hat, grey beard, and robes, sitting in a meditative pose.

This blue/grey gnome has stopped off for a meditation session in the garden and makes the perfect addition to your quiet reflection corner. diy.com

Solar gonks, Next, two for £35

Two solar Gonks, finished in a concrete effect, with decorative flowers and lights.

What’s better than a gnome? A gnome with purpose. Finished in a concrete effect, this pair include the necessary batteries and run for about ten hours. next.co.uk

Gonk with star silhouette, Black Country Metalworks, £75

A black metal silhouette of a gnome wearing a pointed, star-patterned hat, with a long beard, gloves, and small boots, standing in grass against a blue sky.

For many, less is more, and this gonk silhouette adds a certain gnomeness to any space without committing to bold colour. It’s crafted in steel with a powder-coated black finish and has spikes to stick in the grass. blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk

Pink gnome, Brown and Ginger, £79

A 60cm tall, bright pink fiberglass gnome figure with a pointed hat, beard, and boots, standing and smiling.

Standing at 60cm high and bright pink, you won’t miss this contemporary take on the classic garden gnome. It’s made of fibreglass and also available in yellow, white and green. brownandginger.com

Rolf, Black Country Metalworks, £139

A silver-brushed garden gnome made from recycled aluminum.

Hand-cast from recycled aluminium and finished in brushed silver, this is a gnome for those weary of garish colours. blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk

Walt, British Ironwork Centre, £325

A fibreglass garden gnome, named Walt, holding a hammer and smiling, painted in bright oranges, pinks, and yellows.

Caught in the middle of chopping wood, Walt stands at 113cm and has a cheeky grin. He’s hand-painted with bright oranges, pinks and yellows. britishironworkcentre.co.uk