Themes of outer space, science fiction, astrology and the cosmos are set to take the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to another dimension this year.
The 84th annual event, which will be held in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, will run from May 22-26.
A terrestrial space garden, which has been researched for eight years with input from the European Space Agency, will be created by one of last year’s RHS Gold Medal winners, Sarah Eberle.
Cardiff County Council will produce Doctor Who-themed exhibit, which contrasts urban gardens from the 1960s and modern-day counterparts, with emphasis on sustainability, recycling and climate change.
Other small gardens that will continue the space theme include The Transit of Venus, where the shape, plants, colours and features relate to astronomy, light and science and Ad Astra per Aspera (To the Stars Through Adversity), which is a roof top observatory designed to pursue an interest in astronomy.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show manager Alexandra Baulkwill said: “The RHS doesn’t prescribe any particular themes, but different trends, such as this one, often emerge.
“Chelsea is designed to inspire, excite and delight; it’s great that one of this year’s themes is completely new to the show and is providing some really interesting and educational stories as well as fabulous displays.
“Chelsea is renowned for being the greatest flower show in the world; I think that this year we can say in the universe!”
Tickets must be booked in advance on 0870 247 1226 or at www.rhs.org.uk/flowershows.
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