Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011
English Poet Gardens at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011
Information about the English Poet Gardens at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011
Garden name
Love's Last Adieu, Byron
Designer
Yvonne Matthews
Award
Silver
Garden description
Taking her cues from sponsor, Co-operative Funeralcare and Byron’s poem, Yvonne has created a vibrant and romantic garden representing love, life and loss. Based on a Victorian hearse and filled with funeral coloured flowers it is anything but melancholic, in fact, it is a celebration.
Photo of garden
Love's Last Adieu, Byron
Plant list
Yvonne has used bedding plants such black peutnias, nictotiana and snap dragons to create a velvet-like planting effect full off deep colour.
Links
BBC: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011
People's Choice Award 2011
During show week, visit the BBC Gardening Blog to read and comment on their Hampton Court posts.
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RHS information
Royal Horticultural Society
Recreate the style of the show with the planting plans and guides on the RHS site.
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