Applications are now live for the 2026 portfolio of Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Flower Shows across a variety of categories at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, RHS Badminton and Sandringham Flower Shows.

RHS Badminton Flower Show

Show dates: 8 – 12 July 2026

RHS Young Designer of the Year

Open to applicants who will be aged 30 or younger in 2026, the Young Designer category is a valuable opportunity for designers, plantspeople, and contractors to kickstart their careers. 

Formerly held at RHS Flower Show Tatton Park and more recently, RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse, this award has previously been won by the likes of 30 Under 30 alumnus Ashleigh Aylett, and Rachel Platt. 

Funding of £15k will be provided from the RHS per successful applicant.

Deadline: Monday 13 October 2025

More information on RHS Badminton garden categories can be found here.

RHS Sandringham Flower Show

Show dates: 21 – 26 July 2026

Grow Forwards Gardens

New to the 2026 RHS show run, the Grow Forwards Gardens category looks to exhibit the latest in horticultural design and research and development, with the aim of empowering visitors to understand how and why garden design can mitigate against climate change and improve landscapes. 

Partnerships with companies whose ethos and products are recognised for their sustainability are also welcome in the Grow Forwards category. 

Funding of £15k will be provided from the RHS per successful applicant.

Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025

More information on the Grow Forwards category can be found here.

Creative Coastal

Designed to champion resilience and innovation in coastal gardening, the Creative Coastal category celebrates the unique conditions of seaside environments. 

Funding of £8k will be provided from the RHS per successful applicant.

Deadline: Friday 31 October 2025

More information on the Grow Forwards category can be found here.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2027

Show dates: TBC

Balcony and Container Gardens

The Balcony and Container Gardens category is a mentored category open to designers who have not exhibited a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. 

Applications are now closed for the 2026 show but interested applicants should get in touch with Graeme Maynard from the RHS Shows team to find out more about applying in the future.