Burncoose Nurseries Wins Gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Burncoose Nurseries, based in Cornwall, won a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 for its display Over the Garden Hedge. The garden was designed by Louisa Lazarowicz and Eve Swanson. One side features lush, rainforest-style planting while the other shows drought-friendly coastal plants, both inspired by a traditional Cornish hedge.

Williams said the team had worked tirelessly and that the medal was hard earned and well deserved. The win marks the nursery's 29th gold medal in its 42nd year at the event. Williams stated that the display aimed to show how gardens can create microclimates and support diversity from both ecological and sociological perspectives.

Plants near Kingsbridge also received a gold medal for a garden that included a bank of Devon wildflowers, a knitted cream tea, and her Morris Minor named Rose. Additional gold medals went to Raymond Evison Clematis in Guernsey, Surreal Succulents in Cornwall, the Eric Young Orchid Foundation in Jersey, Kelnan Plants in Cornwall, and Little Cornish Glasshouse.

Silver gilt awards were presented to Gardeners Delight Nursery in Barnstaple, Kernock Park Plants in Cornwall, the Eden Project garden, and Strete Gate Camellias in Devon.