Chelsea Flower Show opens in autumn for first time – in pictures
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Chelsea Pensioners pose by a floral arrangement at the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. AFP -
A man carves a gorilla's face into a pumpkin at the All Carved Out stand. This year's Chelsea Flower Show was delayed from its usual spring dates due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which also prompted its cancellation last year. Getty Images -
Finishing touches are made to a driftwood sculpture. This year marks the first time the event has been held in autumn. AFP -
Cacti and succulents on display. Only the two World Wars had caused the event's cancellation until the coronavirus outbreak last year. Getty Images -
Dame Judi Dench stands with Chelsea pensioners on the RHS Queen's Green Canopy Garden. Getty Images -
A woman dressed as Florence Nightingale poses in the garden of the same name. PA -
This year's move to autumn means the event will have a different look and smell. Getty Images -
The Flowers of Elegance stand at the Chelsea Flower Show's press day. Getty Images -
Visitors are shown around the Chelsea Flower Show site. Getty Images -
The House Plant Studio garden. Getty Images -
Designer Martha Krempel discusses her Arcadia balcony garden with visitors. PA -
A woman wearing a tomato-themed hat poses for a photo. AFP -
A demonstration of using sound to stimulate plants on the Patch 'Pharmacy of House Plants' stand. Getty Images
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