Sophie Leftley, of Harrogate, viewing a floral display created by Primrose Bank NurserySophie Leftley, of Harrogate, viewing a floral display created by Primrose Bank Nursery
Sophie Leftley, of Harrogate, viewing a floral display created by Primrose Bank Nursery

PICTURE SPECIAL: Harrogate in full bloom as thousands head to sell-out RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show

Thousands headed to the RHS Garden Harlow Carr Flower Show last weekend to mark the start of the flower show season.

The sell-out four-day show was a must visit for all garden lovers which brought more exhibitors to the beautiful 58-acre garden in Harrogate than in recent years.

Those who were lucky enough to get a ticket discovered early summer blooms, tempting edibles, shrubs, bulbs, and rare and unusual perennials, as well as getting valuable advice from experts and browse a beautiful range of outdoor ornaments, gifts and tools.

There were a number of exhibiting nurseries on display which included various RHS Chelsea 2022 gold medal winners such as Lancashire-based Brighter Blooms with a range of exotic calla lilies, whose Chelsea display also won the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award.

The Potting Shed talks by Martin Fish and Jonathan Moseley proved extremely popular, with a full house at nearly ever session throughout the four days.

Liz Thwaite, Head of Site at the RHS Harlow Carr Flower Show, said: “It was a brilliant four days of a sell-out show with the garden looking absolutely magnificent, and even a spot of rain here and there couldn’t dampen the spirits.

“It was great to see people back in such numbers after last year’s scaled back show, and we’re now looking forward to a summer full of more exciting events, including our Summer Music Sundays, Walkies and the Great Garden Adventure family holiday activities.”