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Chelsea Flower Show
by Sam Clarkson
The theme for this year’s stand at Chelsea Flower Show was Spirit of Summer, a carnival of flowers, which showcased beautiful blooms from around the world.
The stand design showcased floral blooms such as English peonies and stocks, roses from our Kenyan farms, and a vast selection of flowers from Holland.
The stand design is a celebration of floral and cultural diversity across the Britain, Europe, Africa and South America, and this was reflected in the four quadrants within the stand design.
Flamingo worked with M&S and Sallis Chandler Landscape Designers in helping to create a main feature of the stand – the centrepiece and picnic display made with flowers.
This year’s gorgeous display was truly a unique exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Facts
- 22,000 stem of flowers were used in the stand
- Flowers source from around the world – Holland, Colombia, South Africa, Kenya and UK
- 500 plus man hours to build the stand
- 58 florist hours to create the center attraction working tirelessly to the last minute
- 4800 flowers used in the central display
- 12 lorries delivered flowers and plants to the stand build on the Saturday/Sunday, before Chelsea
- Raised £1781 for the floral Angels Charity – during the “sell off” on the last day
- Won our second Gold Medal and the judges awarded the highest standard of “excellence” in every category – Product, Overall Impression, and Endeavour
- 10 months of planning and preparation (including 2 pre-Chelsea Stand builds in February and April)
