The annually anticipated floral spectacular, RHS Flower Show Cardiff has finally arrived.
The RHS Flower Cardiff is on until Sunday 15th April and brings with it vibrant Show Gardens, floral displays, interactive activities and brand new Regeneration Gardens to the grounds of the Welsh capital’s stunning Bute Park.
Other interactive features include RSPB Cymru alongside Cardiff Council and Buglife who will be joining forces to recreate Cardiff Bay from a swift’s bird’s eye view; anticipating the birds’ May arrival and looking into the variety of coastal habitats.
The Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales ‘rain feature’ will depict an urban garden with the ability to channel the natural flow of rain. And the ever-popular Wheelbarrow competition returns this year with adventures of the sea and its abundance of wildlife. From underwater creatures to life on the coast, the competition welcomes local pre-schools and primary schools to get creative with all things aquatic!
The Floral Marquee and Plant Village will be bursting with 60 top-quality nurseries for visitors to grab their seasonal plants.
There will be an abundance of take-home ideas to celebrate this spring, with new exhibitors including an unusual selection of epiphytic air plants from Andy’s Air Plants and Surreal Succulents who will display beautiful and easy-to-keep succulents.
Some of the highlights from day one…
The stunning floral displays
@The_RHS Cardiff RHS show today. Had a nice time. Lovely displays. pic.twitter.com/t9IzwOUV3G
— Amanda (@Blodeuweddmoon) April 13, 2018
The beautiful gardens
Great to see the creative show gardens @The_RHS Cardiff this year with a great buzz in the city on the opening day of #RHSCardiff 2018 #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/ocjmxBFqEo
— BrewinWales (@WalesBrewin) April 13, 2018
The competitions
Well chuffed. #rhscardiff #rhscardiffflowershow #britishflowers #flowersfromthefarm pic.twitter.com/pMGxBLmHHB
— Justine Scouller (@Farhillflowers) April 13, 2018
Showcasing local talent
@YsgolPenyPil whilber yr ysgol yn edrych yn dda yn y sioe flodau heddiw. the wheelbarrow on display at the @The_RHS show in Cardiff today. pic.twitter.com/HBqVLeAgcN
— sian edwards poole (@sianiedpoole) April 13, 2018
The flying talent
GOT TO STROKE THIS LITTLE MAN AT #RHSCardiff !!!!! pic.twitter.com/Gfe5qEwziY
— Rhiannon Dowling (@Rhiptera) April 13, 2018
The mouthwatering food
Diwrnod arbenning yn #RHSCardiff heddiw. Sbiwch ar @HenoS4C i weld wyneb cyfeillgar!
Great day with Great organic products for you our to try this weekend @The_RHS! #moulaontour pic.twitter.com/S8Gn21EOeR — Moula the Cow (@Calonwencymru) April 13, 2018
… and more food
I had a lovely time at @The_RHS Flower Show in Cardiff today & picked up the yummiest lemonade from @hullabaloosrock Getting me excited for summer! pic.twitter.com/2grgbUEX89
— JadeAnnLoves (@jadeannloves) April 13, 2018
Did we mention the FOOD?
You can find us this weekend@CheshireFoodFes Walton Hall@The_RHS Cardiff@WestGamefair Malvern@WestpointExeter You have never seen flapjack like this.#flapjack #foodfestival https pic.twitter.com/jUJtm4xnBr
— Flapjackery (@flapjackery) April 13, 2018
The live music
Musicians from @RWCMD putting some swing to #RHSCardiff @The_RHS @RHSPressOffice @anna_s_ball pic.twitter.com/2zKgQ6Jqci
— The Chatty Gardener (@ChattyGardener) April 13, 2018
Family activities
We’re having lots of #shipwreckedfun with @PentrebaneZone & @PedalEmporium at #RHSCardiff come say hi and join in our craft activities #pyrography #seasidebiscuits #bubblebike Find us just past the wheelbarrows, next to @cardiffcouncil tree climbers @The_RHS @anna_s_ball pic.twitter.com/8l1J3LlXdH
— EggSeeds (@EggSeeds) April 13, 2018
The craft stalls and trade stands
We’ve done it again, best Tradestand award! #RHSCardiff #Cardiff #greenhouse #flowershow #ButePark #wpj pic.twitter.com/ErJYl9E4kf
— Woodpecker Joinery (@WPJ_greenhouses) April 13, 2018
… and that’s just day one!
