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RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Plants in The Three Graces of Galicia

The romantic planting style of a Galician garden is represented by Carpinus betulus, camellias and flower beds filled with familiar varieties of Galician shrubs and perennials in soft, pastel colours

Rosa ‘The Ancient Mariner’

“Roses are a quintessential feature in Galician romantic gardens. We also hope to use . These varieties add fragrance, timeless beauty and a touch of history.â€

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Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Endless Summer’

“Known for its large, rounded flower clusters that change from blue to pink depending on soil pH, this hydrangea thrives in Galicia’s cool, moist climate and symbolises the garden’s connection to traditional Galician plantings.â€

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Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica (common camellia)

“A popular evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and large, colourful blooms. Camellias are commonly used in Galician gardens for their beauty and year-round interest, making them a perfect choice to reflect the garden’s regional heritage. This plant is chosen for its leaves, not for its flowers in our garden, as it is not the right season for flowering.â€

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Polystichum setiferum (soft shield fern)

“This native fern is prized for its delicate, feathery foliage and thrives in shaded, humid conditions typical of Galicia. Its elegant, evergreen nature makes it ideal for planting under trees, providing texture and greenery year-round.â€

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Please note: Plant lists are provided by the designer of the garden as a guide to the plants they hope to use in the garden based on the time of year, the location and the Client Brief. The plants that feature at the Show depends on a variety of factors such as weather during the growing season and availability. While the designers try to update lists where possible, the accuracy of the list cannot be guaranteed.

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