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Houseplants Support Spaces for Mindfulness and Growth at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

With RHS research linking the presence of houseplants with reductions in health complaints and sick leave in work environments, indoor plants and their health benefits will be celebrated across RHS Shows this year.1
 

The Houseplant Studios at RHS Chelsea, proudly sponsored by Malvern Garden Buildings, contain a plethora of inspiration for curating an indoor sanctuary filled with an array of beautiful plants. Inspired by a space in a home solely dedicated to houseplants, the terrariROOM plants will be displayed in ways that make their care simple and resembles an enterable terrarium. Grow lights will demonstrate how houseplants don’t have to be placed next to a window to thrive.
The Babylon Beats exhibit draws inspiration from The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. An ancient wonder of the world and an early documented structure where plants were displayed ornamentally, the exhibit references ancient architecture and forms through a retro-futuristic and transcendent filter and alternating structures and levels.
Creating a multi-sensory home sanctuary, The Sensory Retreat features plants that play an active role in shaping mood, reducing stress, and enhancing wellbeing. It showcases how a small, plant-filled corner of a home can become a peaceful, restorative escape for relaxation, work, or social connection.
The Roots of Wellbeing exhibit creates an illusion of a living wall through using well-established hanging potted plants. Trailing plants in rows dangling from the ceiling curate an immersive experience for visitors.
This year marks the first time at RHS Malvern where Indoor Plant Gardens will be RHS-judged. Held in the Festival of Houseplants, this brand-new feature leads the way in recognising the versatility of indoor plants and the accessible and affordable ways we can incorporate them into our lives.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival will feature the brand-new Houseplant Marquee as a dedicated area for houseplant growers. The space will exhibit a range of indoor plants as well as terrarium workshops and experts on hand to speak about caring for these plants.
Houseplant exhibits are all designed and curated by houseplant specialists. For more information on RHS Shows including tickets and timings, visit www.rhs.org.uk/shows

[1] Looks matter: new research reveals which houseplants are best for wellbeing / RHS Gardening

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show sponsored by The Newt in Somerset
19 May: Press Day (accreditation open)
20-21 May: RHS members only
22-24 May: RHS members and public
Venue: Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, SW3 4SR
Ticket prices vary and RHS members receive discount prices. Book here: rhs.org.uk/chelsea
To find out more about our headline sponsor The Newt in Somerset, visit https://thenewtinsomerset.com/ 

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
1-6 July: RHS members and public tickets available at rhs.org.uk/hampton
 
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
8-11 May: RHS members and public tickets available at rhs.org.uk/malvern

About the RHS
Since our formation in 1804, the RHS has grown into the UK’s leading gardening charity, touching the lives of millions of people. Perhaps the secret to our longevity is that we’ve never stood still. In the last decade alone we’ve taken on the largest hands-on project the RHS has ever tackled by opening RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford, Greater Manchester, and invested in the science that underpins all our work by building RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science. 
We have committed to being net positive for nature and people by 2030. We are also committed to being truly inclusive and to reflect all the communities of the UK.  
Across our five RHS gardens we welcome more than three million visitors each year to enjoy over 34,000 different cultivated plants. Events such as the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, other national shows, our schools and community work, and partnerships such as Britain in Bloom, all spread the shared joy of gardening to wide-reaching audiences. 
Throughout it all we’ve held true to our charitable core – to encourage and improve the science, art and practice of horticulture –to share the love of gardening and the positive benefits it brings.
For more information visit www.rhs.org.uk.
RHS Registered Charity No. 222879/SC038262
 

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