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Don't miss this six-day floral extravaganza set in the stunning surroundings of Wisley, and featuring the National Dahlia Society Annual Show and the Surrey NAFAS floral display. Here are just some of the highlights of the week.
Mary Berry, RHS Ambassador and celebrity chef, will open the show on 8 September.
Browse and buy from more specialist nurseries than ever before including RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners. Nurserymen will be showcasing their top quality plants in mini display gardens. With such a wealth of experts on hand you can be sure of choosing the right plants for your garden
A varied programme of talks during the show will give you the chance to learn from the experts. Specialist nursery owners and RHS Garden Wisley team members will delve in to their topic of choice.
Enjoy a special breakfast and a tour of the show at 7:30am on Tuesday 8 September by one of our curatorial team and make the most of premium parking. RHS members £28, non-members £39.
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From 8 – 11 September, you can admire the best in dahlia cultivation and colour as part of the RHS Wisley Flower Show. More than 100 exhibitors will be vying for top prizes in all classes with their stunning blooms. From 12 – 13 September, you can see a selection of dahlia displays from the National Dahlia Society and Pheasant Acre Plants.
Do you have green fingers and a competitive streak? Why not enter the People's Dahlia Competition, taking place on 12-13 September? On either day, just bring along a single stem (with single or multiple flowers) of any type of dahlia that you have grown, to the Dahlia Marquee by noon. Your stems will be judged by a panel of experts and places announced at 3pm each day. First, second and third prizes will be awarded each day.
From 8–13 September, the Surrey area of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) will be exhibiting their stunning floral art creations under the theme ‘Roll up! Roll up!’ in the beautiful setting of the Glasshouse (open 10am – 5pm, last entry 4.45pm).
While at the show, take in the fabulous late summer borders, magnificent grasses and inspirational sculptures from up-and-coming artists with the Surrey Sculpture Society Trail.