Chelsea Garden Finds Home
The Plant Heritage 'Missing Collector' garden debuting at RHS Chelsea will get a permanent home at Chester Zoo and will be rebuilt for public viewing from late autumn [][]. The move preserves rare plant‑collector stories and ensures the display continues as an educational exhibit beyond the show [].
Plant Heritage is staging its first-ever designer garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2026 — created by The Planting Design Collective — with sponsorship from Project Giving Back and additional support from the Shanly Foundation. plantheritage.org.uk The scheme is built around Plant Heritage’s Missing Collections campaign and will feature plants from the charity’s National Plant Collections, with individual highlights tied to the 2025 “missing” list such as Sir Cedric Morris irises and selected Cosmos varieties. gardenforum.co.uk The Royal Horticultural Society’s post-show policy, introduced to cut Chelsea’s carbon footprint, requires show gardens to find permanent homes — a rule that has driven charities and designers to plan long‑term relocations and educational installations. prolandscapermagazine.com Plant Heritage published the garden announcement on March 13, 2026, and coverage of the scheme notes Chester Zoo has welcomed the project as a “natural fit” with its conservation and public‑engagement aims. plantheritage.org.uk
