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Queen Elizabeth II Garden on Gardeners’ World

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valdali Sat 18-Apr-26 00:18:10

The head gardener did say they'd planted to give things time to mature rather than cram plants in like Chelsea flower show for the opening.
All the different bulbs were lovely. Probably more "all year round" than the prairie plantings like those round the Olympic stadium, which are stunning but only from midsummer.

25Avalon Fri 17-Apr-26 22:19:51

Yes it did seem disappointing and rather boring atm. It has to mature, however, and could be lovely in a few years time when I hope they return so we can enjoy it.g

Visgir1 Fri 17-Apr-26 22:14:59

It will probably look stunning in a few years time. Needs time to develop, but I thought too it would be different.
However, when it was new I saw Alnwick Castle new Waterfall and garden. Lots of advertising and hype but I was so disappointed, basically not much to see no doubt it's magnificent now.
Look forward to seeing the New QE11 garden in a few years time.

Redcar Fri 17-Apr-26 21:18:38

Just watched a lady showing Carol Klein how they take cuttings of a plant!!

merlotgran Fri 17-Apr-26 20:48:56

Give it a chance. It’s early days and I really think they’ve visited too soon.
No doubt there will be return visits.

Patsy70 Fri 17-Apr-26 20:40:08

I’m not, but I will and report back.

TheHappyGardener Fri 17-Apr-26 20:12:52

Anyone else watching this? My initial reaction was a big disappointment - and listening to Monty Don ‘enthusing’ over it made me think of the King’s new clothes!!