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'THE SEAWILDING GARDEN' DEBUTS THE OCEAN’S ONLY FLOWERING PLANT AT RHS CHELSEA 2025
For the first time in the show’s history, seagrass will take centre stage in a garden designed by Ryan McMahon for marine restoration charity Seawilding, supported by Project Giving Back
Loch Craignish, 7th January 2025: For the first time, seagrass the ocean’s only flowering plant with the appearance of an underwater meadow, will take centre stage at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The Seawilding Garden draws inspiration from the vital work of marine restoration charity Seawilding in restoring lost biodiversity to our marine environment. The garden, which is designed by RHS Chelsea newcomer Ryan McMahon of MUSA Landscape Architecture, will highlight the efforts of a remote Scottish community in reversing biodiversity loss in coastal waters, focusing on the restoration of two keystone species: seagrass (Zostera marina) and native oysters (Ostrea edulis) to their sea loch. It is sponsored by grant-giving charity Project Giving Back, with additional funding from The William Grant Foundation. Read more