Suffolk Show 2017: Flower and Garden show like a ‘mini Chelsea’

Nestled between the sports village and the wildlife area at this year’s Suffolk Show, the attraction – described as a mini Chelsea flower show by guests – has flower arranging workshops, a plant crèche and floral rope making sessions.

Fuchsia specialists the Potash Nursery, bosses of which have travelled to Trinity Park from Bacton near Stowmarket, recently won gold at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Their stall is a striking sea of pink and purple plants.

Roger Gladwell of Roger Gladwell Landscapes in Dennington, David Johnson of royal estates suppliers Barcham Trees in Ely and their teams have also put together a vibrant display of ericaceous plants.

The sun has come out for the first day of the Suffolk Show 2017. Picture:SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Their arrangements include colourful rhododendrons with potted and pleached trees.

• Head over to stands 300 to 402 to see the show for yourselves.

An ornate entry into the Flower and Garden Show 2017. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

From orchids to ferns, the 2017 Suffolk Flower and Garden show has something for everyone. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

A colourful entry into the Glasswells Flower and Garden area at the Suffolk Show 2017. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The Flower and Garden Show at the Suffolk Show 2017. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

One of the displays in the Glasswells Flower and Garden area. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

The sun has come out for the first day of the Suffolk Show 2017. Jim Blythe. Picture:SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)

Trinity Park was a hive of activity on Tuesday as the final touches are put in place before the start of Suffolk Show 2017. David Johnson of Barcham Trees and Roger Gladwell. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)