The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play - RHS Chelsea 2027
We are so excited to announce that Joe Perkins Design will return to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2027 with The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play, sponsored by The All England Lawn Tennis Club to mark 150 years of The Championships.
Inspired by Wimbledon's long-standing tradition of 'tennis in an English garden', the design explores how the beauty and character of the English garden can be preserved while adapting to a changing climate.
Occupying an area the size of a tennis court, the garden brings together climate-adaptive planting, thoughtful water management and resource-conscious construction. Drought-tolerant perennials, grasses and herbs are woven through a gravel planting matrix, while sculptural stone rills direct rainwater towards a series of retention basins. The aim is to demonstrate how gardens can work with increasingly unpredictable weather rather than against it.
At the heart of the garden, a timber pavilion draws inspiration from Wimbledon's architectural and sporting heritage, referencing the structure of Centre Court's roof and early tennis racket design. Six parasol-trained trees provide a further subtle connection to The Championships, representing the teams of six Ball Boys and Girls on each court.
For Joe, the garden continues an exploration of how landscapes can respond to environmental challenges without compromising their character or beauty.
We are pleased to be collaborating once again with Jake Catling and the team at The Landscaping Consultants, who will be constructing the garden, alongside Wimbledon's Head Gardener, Martyn Falconer, who has been closely involved in its development.
Following the show, elements of the garden will be relocated to create community garden spaces in the Wimbledon area, extending its legacy beyond Chelsea.
The Wimbledon Garden: Nature in Play will be at RHS Chelsea Flower Show from 18–22 May 2027.
We can't wait to see you there!
In the press
The Times – Game on: Wimbledon unveils design for Chelsea Flower Show 2027 (subscription required)
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