Episode 8

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Duration: 59 minutes

A feast for the senses is on offer as Chelsea celebrates the appeal of plants to all five senses.

While Carol Klein looks at the lingering perfumes of the Great Pavilion, Rachel de Thame meets Zita Elze, the Brazilian florist who literally paints with flowers. Plus presenter and comedian Liza Tarbuck joins Alan on the sofa to give her own overview of the show as well as a private look at her garden.

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  • Plants featured

    Artemisia abrotanum, Southernwood
    Chrysanthemum japonica
    Convallaria majalis, Lily of the valley
    Libertia grandiflora, New Zealand satin flower
    Rosa ‘Albertine’

    Brassica chinensis, White pak choi
    Fragaria × ananassa ‘Chelsea Pensioner’, Strawberry
    Lactuca sativa 'Salad Bowl Red', Red oak leaf lettuce
    Lycopersicon esculentum `Stonors’, Tomato
    Lycopersicon lycopersicum 'Yellow Currant', Tomato
    Mentha pulegium, Pennyroyal
    Mentha spicata, Spearmint
    Mentha x piperita, Peppermint
    Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary

Credits

Presenter
Alan Titchmarsh
Presenter
Joe Swift
Participant
Liza Tarbuck
Director
John Smith
Producer
Rosemary Edwards

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