Chelsea Flower Show - Lily Display

The annual Chelsea Flower Show, run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is the leading international showcase for British horticulture. The Show receives Royal Patronage with the Queen visiting every year. There are many themed gardens created, a huge pavilion exhibiting and selling the Best of British plants and flowers, scores of shops, and countless other exhibits. The event receives TV coverage for the 5 days that it is open, and it attracts huge crowds of people, many dressing up for the occasion to flaunt their fashion and strut their stuff.

This year, when I visited, the weather was mainly dull, but brightened towards the end of the day. The grey light and the crowds made amateur photography difficult, but here is a selection of images of flowers and gardens.

Lilies are a popular garden plant in the UK and are a major feature in the Pavilion. This year over 100 new varieties were on show, most of which do not yet have names!