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Chelsea Flower Show 2006 - in pictures

Thursday, 25 May 2006 12:00 AM

The 2006 Chelsea Flower Show provided many a good photo opportunity, with its usual range of colour and striking design.

Aboutproperty.co.uk brings you a sample of the best sights on offer at this year's show.

For photos of individual gardens and in-depth coverage of the show, click here.

Naturist Sheridan Ritchie Naturist Sheridan Ritchie relaxes in the Cancer Research Garden, to help promote awareness of skin cancer
The Telegraph Garden The contrasting colours of Tom Stuart-Smith's Telegraph Garden, which was voted best in show
Dreaming girl The dreaming girl in the 4Head Garden of Dreams is one of the most striking images of the 2006 Chelsea Flower Show
Garden Africa The parched soils of Garden Africa were given a good soaking by the unseasonably bad weather during the Chelsea week
Fleming's Nurseries Australian Garden Outdoor furniture, Australian style. Water flows from a table in Fleming's Nurseries Australian Garden presented by Trailfinders.
100% Pure New Zealand Garden New Zealand's iconic kowharawhara leaf can be seen in the 100% Pure New Zealand garden.

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Click here for full coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show, including garden profiles and photos.

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