The RHS Chelsea Flower Show features numerous plants across various garden displays, with each garden containing hundreds of plants. It’s a renowned source of inspiration for gardeners and design enthusiasts, with plants I had never even heard of on display.
After exploring the main pavilion, I decided I wanted to introduce some new florals to my garden, and I headed off to my local garden centre to find similar ones to what I had seen in the show. I was inspired by David Austin’s King’s Rose, which is new to their collection this year after 12 years in the making. I also purchased salvia, hosta and fuchsia.
King’s Rose
With distinctive pink and white petals, the King’s Rose attracts pollinators to its central, vibrant yellow stamens.
It also smells delicious, with a slight muskiness, a hint of fresh apple, and a touch of rosewater.
The display at the flower show was magnificent, and a few days later, I went to my local garden centre and purchased it for £35.
Whilst an initial investment, it will repeat flower and last for several years. It thrives when planted in groups where it can serve as a striking focal point.
Salvia
Salvia is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, which is perfect for my sunny garden.
It’s quite good at tolerating dry conditions and, once established, is generally pest-free.
I love the look of salvia, and its care needs were a no-brainer because it’s so low-maintenance.
It was quite affordable, and I love that they bloom for lengthy periods from summer to autumn.
Hosta
Hostas are known for their beautiful foliage and are grown primarily for their leaves. In the summer, they produce white flowers.
They come in a variety of colours and the leaves can be round, heart-shaped or elongated.
They thrive in partial shade, require consistent moisture, especially in the first year, but they do come back year after year, making them a great low-maintenance plant.
Fuschia
There was a gorgeous fuchsia display at the flower show, and I knew I had to purchase some hardy ones.
It’s the colour of them that makes a statement, and they’re fairly easy to care for.
To successfully grow them, they need full sun or partial shade, with moist, well-draining soil.