The Wilton London Botanical Fragrance Garden

RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2023

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Celebrating the joy that nature can bring to everyday household chores, this planting area is inspired by the botanical ingredients and essential oils used in the sponsor's eco-friendly cleaning products.

Fragrant jasmine, lavender, eucalyptus, pine and scented geraniums are the stars of the border here. As well as their olfactory offerings, they combine to create a calming visual palette of soft pastels, accented by deep crimson alliums and cosmos, and evergreen dwarf pines. Two chairs made from recycled plastic bottles provide a space to sit and enjoy the view over a bushy eucalyptus tree and a gently overflowing circular copper water feature, reminiscent of a washing-up bowl. More laundry-inspired symbolism appears in the forms of a weathered steel sculpture based on the shape of a rotary washing line, and a pair of modern dolly wash tubs spilling over with lavender.

Wilton London uses essential oils and naturally derived ingredients, many sourced from the UK, including jasmine, lavender, eucalyptus, cedarwood, pines, scented geranium and many other beautifully fragranced plants that are featured in this garden design.