South Africa’s garden, ‘Living Contours’ has won the Grand Gold Award at the Shenzhen International Flower Show!
Guangdong, China (31 March 2025) — The Shenzhen International Flower Show welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to explore the gorgeous garden installations for only a handful of days. Despite the many nations and talented hands that plant, this year, the garden on everyone’s lips is South Africa’s thanks to a local team’s creating winning this year’s Grand Gold Award!
South African renowned botanist Leon Kluge and his right-hand green thumb Tristan Woudberg proudly welcomed the Grand Gold trophy at the Flower Show. This, for South Africa’s garden named ‘Living Contours’.
One out of 34 garden installations at the show, it’s easy to recognise why ‘Living Contours’ won the acclaimed award (it’s breathtaking).
Look: ‘Living Contours’ Steals the Flower Show!
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According to Leon, Living Contours is “a fusion between African and Chinese design”.
This win comes after a slew of victories for South Africa is the gardening world; many of which were led by Leon.
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The botanist shared his pride over South Africa’s ‘Grand Gold’ win, a sentiment shared by many of us back home.
In more exciting news from Leon and his team, the garden design set to showcase at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show (where South Africa has a history of excelling), has officially been revealed
As Leon explains:
“This year’s design showcases the influence of two magnificent Oceans, namely the Indian and Atlantic, on the flora of South Africa. Cutting through a mountain of fynbos runs a canyon where tannin-rich water flows. On the Atlantic side of the display the drier West Coast is represented by its colourful geophytes and bright flowers whilst the Indian Ocean on the opposite end is home to a lush collection of well known sub-tropical plants.”
You can check it out here.
Sources: Leon Kluge
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