The Royal Horticultural Society has unveiled 13 gardens that will be on display at the Chelsea Flower Show 2026, and they're all set to wow with abundant blooms, innovative designs, and important messaging.
On May 19-23, the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London will once again be taken over by the world-renowned and much-anticipated showcase of horticulture. Just like the Chelsea Flower Show 2025, astounding garden ideas will be presented by some of the very best garden designers – including an unexpected return from RHS Chelsea veteran, Sarah Eberle.
This sneak peek of the show reveals garden themes that will touch on everything from sensory garden design, to igniting a gardening passion in youth, and the recovery nature can provide in a whole host of circumstances. Here's what we know about the gardens so far.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026: First Look at 13 Gardens
'This year our amazing RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens demonstrate the transformative benefits of gardens and gardening. They take a re-energised and uplifting approach to creating special places that highlight hope and resilience and where everyone can feel the restorative power of plants and wildlife,' says Helena Pettit, RHS Director of Shows.
'There is a focus on individual empowerment and personal choice to benefit nature and our world and a host of inspirational gardening ideas to ignite the excitement of all those who love gardening,' she adds.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 tickets are now on sale.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Gardeners
The Eden Project: Bring Me Sunshine Garden by Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis will celebrate young adults building skills to work in horticultural industries, contributing to building a brighter future. Central to the design will be a solar-powered structure, alongside salt-tolerant plants, aligning with its setting of Morecambe Bay on the northwest coast of England.
The Children’s Society Garden by Patrick Clarke aims to inspire young people to get involved in horticulture, with many features to encourage gardening with children and teenagers. It will draw inspiration from the Japanese concept of 'wabi-sabi', the recrafting of discarded materials.
Celebrating Japanese Planting
The Tokonoma Garden – Samumaya no Niwa, designed by Kazuyuki Ishihara and Paul Noritaka Tange will be set in a Japanese courtyard. With plenty of Japanese garden plants, visitors will be invited to come into the space to connect with and appreciate traditional Japanese garden beauty.
A Toast to British Landmarks
The Tate Britain Garden by Tom Stuart-Smith will demonstrate how art, nature, and community intertwine. It will later be relocated to the Tate Modern museum in London, providing a new green space for Londoners and tourists to enjoy.
The Boodles Garden by Catherine MacDonald is inspired by the long-adored features that sit within the four Historic Royal Palaces, including The Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace. It will be abundant in romantic planting, with a focus on jewel-toned colors.
Gardens for Rest and Recovery
Parkinson's UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson's Journey by Arit Anderson sets out to be a wellbeing garden for those living with and assisting those with Parkinson’s. It will feature jewel-toned perennials and annuals for an energizing feel.
Asthma + Lung UK Breathing Space Garden by Angus Thompson will be a woodland garden, intended to provide space for those with respiratory struggles to connect with nature. It will include pine trees, known for their natural antioxidant and immune-boosting qualities.
Lady Garden Foundation's 'Silent No More' Garden by Darren Hawkes will be a garden honoring individuals diagnosed with a gynaecological cancer. A meandering path will guide visitors through abundant borders, while the space encourages discussion around these cancers.
Resilient Gardens in all Settings
The Campaign to Protect Rural England: On the Edge designed by Sarah Eberle will focus on the overlooked countryside at the edge of towns and cities. It will center around a fallen tree that continues to support life, showcasing nature's resilience.
Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City garden by Joe and Laura Carey will highlight how small urban gardens stitch together cities. London's status as the first National Park City will serve as a base for the garden.
The Killik & Co. 'A Seed In Time' Garden' by Baz Grainger will present a modern, resilient garden that uses heritage crafts to promote wildlife, sustainability (including rainwater harvesting), and biodiversity for garden futureproofing.
An Outback Expedition
Journey Beyond the Tracks: From Adelaide to Perth by Max Parker-Smith will take visitors on a journey from Adelaide to Perth. Half of the garden will recreate the Western Australian outback, while the other half reflects the urban oasis of the National Park City of Adelaide.
Tackling Hunger Together
Trussell's Together Garden by Rob Hardy will reflect the importance of food banks and how people come together to support those in need. This theme of togetherness will be expressed through intersecting paths and bright, joyful planting.
If you're planning to attend the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, you can start preparing with our guide to the Chelsea Flower Show for first-time visitors.
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