RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Doncaster florist scoops top honour at annual spectacular

A Doncaster florist proved to be blooming marvellous after scooping a top award at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Acacia Creative Studio, which is situated in Haxey, collected a silver award for a tablescape display called Wild Melody.

It was the first time designers Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang had entered the annual floral spectacular which brings together the best gardeners and designers from around the country.

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The winning design will be shown off to the public at the studio on June 26.

Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang created the Wild Melody tablescape.Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang created the Wild Melody tablescape.
Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang created the Wild Melody tablescape.

A spokesman said: “It was a huge privilege to be designing at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

”We put months of hard work into creating something that we felt matched the theme and that showcases our work and creative style.”

“In this dining experience, immersed in nature, flowers grow through the raw wood table, promoting horticulture with young fruit and vegetables emerging.

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"Seasonal florals in pinks, purples and blues, with flashes of bold colour keep a naturalistic and balanced display.

The award winning design will go on show later this month.The award winning design will go on show later this month.
The award winning design will go on show later this month.

"The tablescape is surrounded by trellises and a pergola, draped with the colours and textures of fresh florals and foliage. Above the tablescape hangs a candelabra entwined with moss and climbing plants, adorned with dried elements.”

“We haven’t been able to do this alone, and must thank our amazing team, carpenter Alasdair Malloch who fulfilled all our ridiculous wood related requests, Jenny Cobb, a ceramicist who entered into our vision and handcrafted the perfect complementary tableware and David Smyth of Albion Timber, our wonderful timber provider and sponsor.”