Hillier has revealed its garden design for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year as the headline sponsor of the event. The 2025 design has drawn inspiration from the success of last year’s woodland themed garden, with a fresh and vibrant blend of plants, trees and organic features that encapsulates a serene garden setting.
As visitors approach, they will be greeted with a colourful herbaceous display including plants such as Primula, Scabiosa, Lupins and Digitalis. Glancing further into the scene, they’ll notice stepping stones leading through soft pastel block planting, alpine planting and on to a sun-drenched gravel garden alongside a gentle stream at the heart of the garden. The garden invites a sense of calm, as the trickling stream winds its way through the tranquil setting, merging areas of bright sunshine and cool shade as it transitions into a beautiful woodland display with a variety of favourites including green hostas, ferns and sprawling Brunnera. An impressive array of tall tree ferns are dotted across the woodland floor, creating depth and bursts of deep greenery. Framed by an Eleagnus- Quiksilver and complemented by a rich tapestry of mixed planting and soft textured flora, this blend of sunny and shady landscaping offers visitors true inspiration on how best to landscape based on existing terrain.
The finishing touch to this exquisite design is the backdrop behind the woodland planting, drawing inspiration from gardens which blend into the existing topography. Hillier creates an expanse of mature trees, such as birches and cherries, a glorious natural backdrop to the setting.
This unfolding expanse of borrowed landscape provides a lush framework of dramatic appeal.
Chris Francis, Wholesale and Retail Director at Hillier, commented, “We are thrilled to unveil our design for the 2025 BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. This year, we wanted to expand on the woodland theme which was so well received in 2024. By capturing the organic aspects of the woods, and blending in bright sunlit spaces, this design encourages viewers to stop, listen and appreciate the smaller details. This garden embodies the Hillier ethos – blending traditional planting with innovative ways to enjoy the outdoors and make the most of entertainment areas.”
The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair holds a special place for Hillier. Set in the picturesque grounds of Beaulieu, near the company’s Hampshire roots, the event provides a unique opportunity to connect with the local community and share its passion for gardening.
As part of the Hillier Experience, alongside their creative garden display, Hillier will be offering one-to-one advice from their experts, as well as the chance to purchase from their best-selling range of plants at the onsite shop. It’s the perfect place for gardening enthusiasts to discover new ideas and take home something special.
The BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair is taking place from 2nd to 4th May 2025. Tickets are available from www.gardenersworld.com.
