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10 - 24 September 2025

Stanford in Bloom is a spring festival celebrating what grows, what inspires, and what brings people together. At its heart is the gold award-winning Flora of South Africa exhibit, recreated as it was seen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London earlier this year. The display is complemented by botanical artworks from the Grootbos Florilegium and a pop-up fynbos nursery. Set within a lively tented village, Stanford in Bloom also features an artisanal market brimming with local crafters and fresh produce, alongside food stalls and a botanical gin and wine garden. Hear from horticulturalists, conservationists, and creatives as they share insights into the wonders of the Cape Floral Kingdom. More than just a floral showcase, Stanford in Bloom is a family-friendly celebration and a vibrant tribute to one of Earth’s richest plant kingdoms.

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Stanford in Bloom is an annual spring festival that celebrates what grows, what inspires, and what brings people together.

Festival Activities:

  • Tented Village on The Village Green
  • Flora of South Africa Exhibit (Chelsea Flowers in Stanford)
  • Grootbos Florilegium Art Exhibition
  • Artisanal Market (featuring local crafters and produce)
  • Food Stalls
  • Botanical Gin and Wine Garden
  • Pop-up Fynbos Plant Nursery
  • Gardening and Creative Workshops
  • Talks by Horticulturalists, Conservationists, and Creatives
  • Art and Book Talks
  • Live Music and Performances
     
Chelsea Flowers in Stanford

Chelsea Flowers in Stanford

Stanford in Bloom was inspired by South Africa’s award-winning display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

Once again, the team from South Africa, which includes landscape designer Leon Kluge and artist gardener Tristan Woudberg, will recreate a full replica of the display. Proudly sponsored by Grootbos, the exhibit celebrates this great international achievement and accolade, as well as the beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Tickets for Chelsea Flowers in Stanford are available on Webtickets and at Pick n Pay.

Adults: R200 per person
Children (under 12): Free Admission

BOOK TICKETS FOR CHELSEA FLOWERS IN STANFORD HERE

All profits from Chelsea Flowers in Stanford will be donated to the Grootbos Foundation, which supports ongoing fynbos landscape conservation, as well as children, youth, and career development programmes in the surrounding communities.

Please note that dogs won’t be permitted at the event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

Read more about Chelsea Flowers in Stanford 2025 here.

Talks in Town

Talks in Town

Stanford in Bloom presents Talks in Town, a special series in conjunction with the Flora of South Africa exhibit. 

Listen to some of the most highly renowned figures from the world of gardening and botanical art as they share their insights and inspiration.

The series will include both ticketed talks by guest speakers and free sessions that don’t require tickets.

Guest Speakers - Tickets Required (R80 per session):

  • Leon Kluge - Award-Winning Landscape Designer
  • Tristan Woudberg - Botanical Artist and Landscape Gardener
  • Tanya Visser aka 'The Gardener'- Celebrity Garden Guru
  • Vicki Thomas - Acclaimed Botanical Artist
  • Helen Boem - Floral Development Manager for All RHS Shows in the United Kingdom

BOOK TICKETS FOR TALKS IN TOWN HERE

Guest Speakers - Free Talks (no pre-booking required):

  • Hayley Cawthra - Specialist Scientist and Research Associate for Coastal Palaeoscience
  • Rupert Koopman - Botanist Passionate About Fynbos
  • Sean Privett - Conservation Director of the Grootbos Foundation and Fynbos Champion
  • Plus: Other fascinating talks presented by the Grootbos Foundation Conservation Research Unit