The 2013 RHS Hampton Court Flower Show will soon be here, starting on July 9th. This year the show format has been updated with the various gardens, trade stands and exhibitors split up into distinct zones. Each zone will be themed and include plants, gardens, food and trade displays to reflect each theme.
The Grow Zone will explore the world of plants, Inspire Zone features conceptual design and fresh ideas whilst the Escape Zone will transplant the visitors away from the hustle and bustle of the city to the countryside without leaving the grounds of Hampton Court Palace.
Stephen Bennet, the RHS Shows Director explained ‘We have made exciting changes to enhance the visitor experience by introducing zones to the shows, each with its own distinct flavour and atmosphere taking the visitor on a journey through these fabulous shows in their spectacular settings.”
As always the show gardens take centre stage, with there being 33 show gardens this year and as always there will be a number of trade displays in the Floral Marquee.
The Gardens
This is a selection of the show gardens:
Travel
Hampton Court is located to the West of London and can be accessed easily by car or by public transport.
Tickets
See the RHS website for ticket infomation.
Other info:
Join us at the Great Garden Festival
Visit the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2013 and discover a new look with three exciting new zones
Enjoy a great family day out
Bees, butterflies, scarecrows and a host of other family-friendly activities are featuring at the show
Henhouses need new homes
Trendy sustainable living – see the celebrity henhouses at Hampton
Famous faces at the flower show
Linda Barker, Bill Oddie and Kate Humble visit the Celebrity Speakers and Catwalk in Bloom Theatre
Roses galore at Hampton Court
Discover a world of roses at the Roses & Floristry Vintage Festival in the Escape Zone
Enjoy Hampton Court Palace at twilight
Preview the superb show gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in style at our Exclusive Preview Evening
Exquisite art in the Inspire Zone
View an inspiring trail of sculpture and surrounding garden plants at this year’s show
Sponsored feature
Ecover – proud sponsor of the Inspire Zone
Gold medal-winner Matthew Childs joins forces with Ecover to develop this year’s garden, designed against a backdrop of sustainability
What people are saying
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Exhibitors
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Ainsworth Displays
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Aldo Airplants
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Allens Nurseries
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Amulree Exotics
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Avon Bulbs Ltd
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Barton Nurseries
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Bean Place Nursery
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Bentley Plants
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Big Plant Nursery
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Blackmoor Nurseries |
Blackmoor Nurseries
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Blackmore & Langdon Ltd
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Bluediamond T/a Fryers Roses Ltd
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Borneo Exotics
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The Botanic Nursery
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Bowden Hostas
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Brighter Blooms
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British Pteridological Society
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British Pteridological Society
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Brookfield Plants
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Burncoose Nurseries
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Burnham Nurseries Ltd
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Chantelle Orchids/Hsiang Yu Orchids
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Chrysanthemums Direct
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Coblands Nursery
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Cooks Garden Centre
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Cooks Garden Centre
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Craig House Cacti
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The Culinary Herb Company
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Culm View Nursery
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Daisy Roots
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Dave Parkinson Plants
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David Austin Roses Ltd
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Derbyshire Bonsai
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Desert To Jungle
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Devine Nurseries
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Dibleys Nurseries
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Dibleys Nurseries
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Dorset Water Lily Company
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Downderry Nursery
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Downderry Nursery
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Downderry Nursery
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Dr Gary & Dr Maria Firth
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Drs Gary and Maria Firth
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Eagle Sweet Peas
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Eastcroft Roses
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Edulis Nursery
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Elephants Nursery
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Eversley Nursery
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Fernatix
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Fibrex Nurseries Ltd
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Fir Trees Pelargonium Nursery
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Foxgrove Plants
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Franchi Seeds of Italy Ltd
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The Garlic Farm
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Glebelands Nursery
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Glens Garden
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Gordon’s Nursery
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Grafton Nursery
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Hampshire Carnivorous Plants
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Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants
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Harkness Roses
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Harperley Hall Farm Nurseries
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Hart Canna
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Harts Nursery
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Harts Nursery
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Harveys Garden Plants
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Hayloft Plants Ltd
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The Heather Society
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Heucheraholics
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Hewitt-Cooper Carnivorous Plants
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High Park Nursery
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Highdown Nursery
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Hippopottering Nursery
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Historic Roses Group of the National Rose Society
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Hooksgreen Herbs
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Hopleys Plants Ltd
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Hoyland Plant Centre
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HW Hyde & Son
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Jacques Amand International
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Just Airplants
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Kelnan Plants
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Knights Garden Centres
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Lauretum
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Lockyer C. S. (Fuchsias)
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Madrona Nursery
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Mandy Plants
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Marshalls Malmaisons
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Marshalls Malmaisons
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Mattocks Roses
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Mendip Bonsai Studio
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Mickfield Hostas
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Mickfield Hostas
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National Collection of Rubus
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National Collection of Rubus
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National Dahlia Collection
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Norfield Nurseries Ltd
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Oak Tree Nursery
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Oska Copperfield Nursery Ltd
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Pennard Plants
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Pennard Plants
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Peter Beales Roses
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Pheasant Acre Plants
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Pheasant Acre Plants
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Philip Tivey & Son
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Pinewood Bonsai
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The Plant Company
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Plant Heritage
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Plant Heritage
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Plant Heritage
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Plantagogo.com
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Plantbase
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Plants4Presents
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Pollies Daylilies
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Pollies Daylilies
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Potash Nursery
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Primrose Bank
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Primrose Hall Nursery at Dingley Dell
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Priorswood Clematis
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Richard and Sheena Drane
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Rotherview Nursery
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Roualeyn Nursery
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Sarah Cook
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Sarah Cook & Anne Milner
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Sea Spring Seeds
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Seale Nurseries
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Southfield Nurseries
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Squire’s Garden Centres
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Stonecrop Herbs
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Style Roses
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T3 Plants – Wall End Nursery
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Tale Valley Nursery
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Taylors Clematis Nursery
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Todd’s Botanics
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Trecanna Nursery
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Trewidden Nursery
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Tynings Climbers
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Tynings Climbers
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Tynings Climbers – National Collection of Passiflora
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UK Horticulture
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Vacherot & Lecoufle
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Van Arnhem Nursery
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Victorian Violas
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W & S Lockyer
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Warmenhoven
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Warmenhoven
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Westcountry Nurseries
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Westcountry Nurseries
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Westcountry Nurseries
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Westdale Nurseries
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Wild Thyme
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Credit: Alternative Eden / RHS