Chelsea flower show gardens to rebrand weeds as ‘hero’ plants

Four of 12 show gardens will contain weeds such as brambles and thistles to highlight benefits to wildlife

A third of show gardens at the Chelsea flower show will feature weeds, as horticulturalists move to rebrand them as “resilient plants”.

Four of the 12 show gardens this year will feature plants traditionally regarded as weeds, including brambles, thistles and knapweed, the Times reports.