The 2009 Chelsea Flower Show

Enjoy the Chelsea Flower Show

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London afw - Chelsea 09 admission wristband

If you can\'t make it to the Chelsea Flower Show in person this year, join Adrienne Wyper - sporting the admission wristband here - for the Allaboutyou pick of the outstanding creations on show.

This year one of the themes of Chelsea is the garden as art.

 

Photos: Adrienne Wyper

Canary Islands Tourist Board garden: silver medal

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,Europe Chelsea 09 Canary Islands Spa garden Inspired by the volcanic landscape and endangered flora of the Canary Islands. Water vapour issues forth from a thermal spa, and black volcanic rock is offset by exclusively green planting of native flora.

Perfume Garden

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 Perfume Garden Representing the journey from plant to perfume, the planting features flowers used in perfumery, such as lavender and roses, and sweeps up to a stainless steel structure, which is the perfumery, creating the same perfume that Eliazabeth I ordered 400 years ago.

The Daily Telegraph Garden: Best Show Garden

contemporary look,garden inspiration,traditional style,days out,in the city,London,Europe Chelsea 09 Daily Telegraph garden With a muted colour scheme of dark blues, blacks, whites and grey-greens, this garden, designed by Ulf Njordfell blends the artistry of the cottage garden with Swedish modernism. Awarded the Best Show Garden and a gold medal.

The QVC Garden: silver medal

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 QVC Garden Designed by Adam Frost, his first show garden, this is created for a couple of empty-nesters rediscovering their love of gardening after their children have left home. A seating area features a fire pit and raised her bed for outdoor entertaining, and there\'s lots of handmade detail, such as stone walls engraved with quotes from Tennyson and Keats: \'A thing of beauty is a joy forever...\'

Future Nature Garden: silver-gilt medal

eco friendly,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 Future Nature Garden Low-maintenance, meadow-style planting for an urban garden, designed to be drought-resistant. It features a green roof, rainwater pools and towers of plants and insect homes. The garden will be moved to Yorkshire after the show to prmote invenitve use of small urban gardens, and water management

Cancer Research UK Garden: silver-gilt medal

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,coping with illness Chelsea 09 Cancer Research Garden Designed by Robert Myers, this dynamic garden is full of movement. Ripples emanate from an imposing sculpture and their flowing curves are echoed by the sweeping walls. The theme is the continual impact Cancer Research has on the battle against cancer. Stag-horn sumach trees shade the plot.

Foreign & Colonial Investments\' Garden: silver medal

eco friendly,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 Foreign & Colonial Investments\' Garden With some of the largest trees ever seen at the Show, this bog garden is dominated by these swamp cypresses, and features carnivorous pitcher plants. Rust and yellow aquilegia echoes the reddish hue of the wood. Designed by Thomas Hoblyn. The wooden waves are made from a  redwood tree felled by a storm; much else of the gardens\' material is recycled. After the show, the garden will be reconstructed in Suffolk.

Quilted Velvet Garden: silver medal winner

treat yourself,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 Quilted Velvet garden

\'\'I find myself by accident somewhere between garden design and art.\'\' says Tony Smith, the designer - making him right in tune for this year\'s theme. Nothing in the garden is symmetrical; all the angles are different, the heights of the stepping stones and distance between them vary. The design represents a journey through the harshness of everyday life before retreating to a cocoon of softness.

 

Click here for Tony\'s tips on creating Chelsea style in your own garden

Laurent-Perrier Garden

garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,nature Chelsea 09 Laurent-Perrier Garden Designed by Lucian Giubbilei, whose creations are real outdoor rooms, this is dominated by classic lines of yew, box and hornbeam, with hornbeam blocks. The design explores the relationship between architecture, art and nature. The back wall displays the sculpture The Bite by Nigel Hall, which explores the connection between symmetry and landscape. Foreground planting is in rich berry shades of red and purple.

The Key: silver medal

eco friendly,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,make life better Chelsea 09 The Key Garden Sponsored by the Eden Project, working with homeless people and those who have been in prison, the design symbolises a journey through life, from darkness into light, and the pathways are paved with old keys. All the materials used in The Key are from recycled or sustainable sources, and the garden will be taken down and re-used after the show.

1984: bronze medal

contemporary look,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,watching wildlife Chelsea 09 1984 garden A modern urban retreat built on a cost-efficient basis. A hardwood deck and concrete circles lead through the lush planting. The stacked logs provide a habitat for wildlife.

The Ace of Spades Garden: silver-gilt

eco friendly,eclectic style,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London Chelsea 09 Ace of Spades garden As befits a biker\'s garden, this space features tyres used as containers and old engine parts incorporated into flowerbeds. The ace itself is evident in the shape of the seating area cut into the ground. The planting is dark-hued, with a biker-style paint-job broadening the colour palette.

Entente Cordiale Garden: silver-gilt medal

country style,garden inspiration,days out,in the city,London,Europe Chelsea 09 Entente Cordiale Garden

A garden mixing elements from both sides of the Channel, with a refreshingly bold colour mix of red, white and blue. The planting is laid out in the French style  while the plants within are typically English cottage garden with roses, peonies and delphiniums.

 

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