Chelsea flower show 2009

Design-Nation ran a competition to choose a designer who would design, source and plant an area of their stand at the Chelsea Flower Show.  The design needed to show off Katy Holford’s sculptures and Chris Eckersley’s planters.  Rosie’s winning design used predominantly British plants, with interesting architectural forms and luscious greens. 

pots-lowPreliminary drawing for the bed design

 

The finished bed in situ

The finished bed in situ

“Design-Nation represents nearly 200 talented British designers in 5 craft and design disciplines and creates opportunities for them to showcase their work.  I’m particularly pleased that our first stand at Chelsea will also introduce up and coming garden designer, Rosie Nottage.  Rosie has designed an elegant planting scheme of textures and luscious greens.”

Rachel Moses, Marketing Manager, Design-Nation

 

 

RHS certificate of commendationThe stand won a certificate of commendation (equivalent to a show garden silver gilt) for the quality of its presentation

 

 

 

Chris Eckersley's planters

Chris Eckersley's planters

Ella Doran's photograph of planting

Ella Doran's photograph of planting