Created by the RHS and Gold extra-large daisy like flower. Also
medal winning designers Warnes known as ‘Black-Eyed Susan’, this
McGarr & Co, the plants will be bright yellow flower with its ray
safely housed in reused shipping like petals and dark centre will be
containers each playing host to the grown by Coventry based Baginton
different treacherous and peculiar Nurseries.
plant subjects on display. Talks,
tours and demonstrations will New for 2018, The Flower School
take place throughout the show offers a creative, hands-on
courtesy of poisonous plant expert experience with an array of talks
Michael Brown and ‘Mr Plant Geek’ and workshops on everything floral
Michael Perry. from flower crowns to growing
your own cut flower patch. Florists
Visitors will be offered a picture and nurseries will be creating
perfect opportunity to walk seven foot high flower towers,
through a huge sunshine field of giving show goers the opportunity
over 5000 Rudbeckia hirta Prairie to vote for their favourite on social
Sun arranged in the shape of their media throughout the week. Expert
advice will be on hand from local
Other highlights at the 20th
anniversary Show include the
new festival-themed Green
Fields area full of family
friendly entertainment, grow
your own gardening and art
inspired activities.
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growers Flowers from the Farm
and Country Baskets, and florist to
the stars Simon Lycett will host an
interactive floristry demonstration,
inviting members of the audience
to join him in creating a florally
fabulous installation in celebration
of all things British.