Hampton Court Palace flower show 2013 - in pictures

Actor Emilia Fox in the butterfly dome, a recreation of the Eden Project’s world-famous Rainforest Biome in a 25m diameter, 9m high dome. Visitors can stroll around an elevated walkway surrounded by tropical palms, trees, climbers and orchids. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Bill Bailey waters the carnivorous plant named in his honour - Nepenthes 'Bill Bailey' - in the floral marquee. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

Sempervivums on display in the floral marquee, home to dozens of exhibitors' stands. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

An exhibitor prepares a display of cannas in the floral marquee. Visit the RHS website for more highlights from the nursery stands. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

The Ecover Garden designed by Matthew Childs won best in show. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

The I Disappear garden designed by Arek Luc draws attention to the continued loss of allotment land to development and building projects. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images

Desolation to Regeneration designed by Catherine MacDonald was awarded best conceptual garden and a gold medal. Photograph: Sarah Cuttle/RHS

Show garden Ashes to Ashes was designed by Bruce Waldock last winter as stories emerged of ash trees dying across the UK. Photograph: Sarah Cuttle/RHS

Two Japanese children stand in the Spirits of the Land garden designed by Mariko Naka. Photograph: Oli Scarff/Getty Images