Garden designed with King for RHS flower show inspired by patterns in nature

A garden at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Sandringham Flower Show designed in collaboration with the King was inspired by patterns found in nature, a first look at the design has revealed.

The RHS Royal Legacy Garden takes inspiration from naturally occurring branching patterns and includes paths that will lead visitors through a biodiverse mix of trees and plants.

Tree species include native yew and hornbeam that are known to promote biodiversity and the garden will also feature pride of India and strawberry trees known for their ability to withstand the warming climate.

Salvia and nepeta plants will provide bright colours of purple, yellow and red.

Designer Catherine MacDonald said: “I am excited about bringing the RHS Royal Legacy Garden to the RHS’s inaugural flower show at Sandringham.

“I hope the garden will inspire visitors to take a closer look at the incredible patterns found in nature all around us – from the repeating branch formations of oak trees to the spiralling leaf patterns of ferns.

“We want to encourage people to make choices in their own gardens that work with nature, recognising the role we all play in supporting wildlife and promoting tree and plant diversity for now and the future.”

The show will have a new Grow Forward Gardens category for gardeners with ideas to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Jenny Laville, RHS Sandringham show manager, said: “The positive impact nature has on our wellbeing has long been known so we’re delighted to be celebrating this at RHS Sandringham.

“We have some amazing gardening talent bringing designs and displays in July and we can’t wait to see them come to life so visitors can experience the joys of nature.”

The RHS Sandringham Flower Show will run between July 22 and 26.