Episode 2
Monty Don and Joe Swift look at the show gardens inspired by the Great British countryside. Rachel de Thame discovers what makes 2013's Rose of the Year a winner.
Garden writer Alys Fowler and designers Ann-Marie Powell and Andy Sturgeon join Monty Don, Joe Swift and Rachel de Thame at this year's RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
The event has a countryside theme and so Andy Sturgeon looks at the best cottage garden plants on offer, while Ann-Marie is on the trail of must-have flowers for scent. Monty and Joe also take a look at the show gardens inspired by the Great British countryside, while Rachel discovers what makes 2013's Rose of the Year a winner.
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Designing with roses
Read on for a few design ideas forΒ planting rosesΒ from theΒ :
Faded tones
The subtle, faded tones from old English rose CafΓ© perfectly compliment the statuesque perennial foxglove,Β Digitalis mertonensisΒ and powder-blue catmintΒ Nepeta nervosa.
A riot of colour
Create a riot of colour with the vibrant red rose Roundelay surrounded by the sunshine colours ofΒ GaillardiaΒ Arizona Apricot.
Contrasting vertical accents
Use vertical accents like Astilbe Deutschland and deep blue-purple lupin Gallery Blue to contrast with low-growing polyantha rose Little White Pet.
Echo and contrast
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Actor | Monty Don |
| Presenter | Joe Swift |
| Presenter | Rachel de Thame |
| Presenter | Alys Fowler |
| Presenter | Ann-Marie Powell |
| Presenter | Andy Sturgeon |
| Series Producer | Rosemary Edwards |
| Executive Producer | Gill Tierney |
Broadcast
- Thu 11 Jul 2013 20:00
In pictures: Hampton Court highlights
Be inspired by 2013's show gardens from around the world.