RHS show kicks off gardening year in London

RHS show kicks off gardening year in London

11 January 2013

Don’t miss the RHS London Plant Design Show, February 19 and 20, 2013, which includes the launch of the new RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) list and the new RHS hardiness ratings.

The show, held at the RHS Horticultural Halls, Westminster, will feature expert gardening advice, and an extensive selection of early spring plants.

An interactive central feature, focusing on six garden themes from conifers and woodland to kitchen gardens and house plants, has been designed to celebrate the launch of the new RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) list and the new RHS hardiness ratings. This display will tell the history of selected AGM plants, the meaning behind their names and why they are important. Plant Committees and RHS experts will also be holding talks and demonstrations.

Kylie Balmain, RHS Head of Horticultural Trials Relations, said: “The RHS London Plant Design Show is a great opportunity to share with visitors the story of how a plant gets its Award of Garden Merit.”

For anyone interested in garden design, London colleges will be on hand with advisors to provide information and host talks. Visitors will also be able to see the work of up-and-coming young talent, inspiring the use of sustainable energy and recycled and reclaimed materials within garden design. Three young designers will reveal their plans for gardens, themed around Eco Innovations, which will be created at the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park in July.

Specialist growers from across Britain will be selling a spectacular array of the best spring plants, many of which are not available in garden centres due to their rarity and collectability. Visitors can expect to see and buy contemporary garden products and many different snowdrops, hellebores and early spring bulbs including new plants and unusual cultivars.

The show takes place at the RHS Horticultural Halls (Lawrence Lindley Hall), Greycoat Street, Westminster, London SW1P 2PE. Open Tuesday 19 Feb 10am-7pm, and Wednesday Feb 20 10am-5pm. Tickets are free for RHS member, £5 for non-members. Tickets can be booked online.