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Harrods British Eccentrics Garden
The garden features terraces leading to an octagonal folly but the surprise is when the garden begins to 'dance' with bopping box hedges, twirling conical bays and circular beds that begin to spin.
Small troughs rise up to the windows on scissor lifts to the windows on the first floor, so you could just lean out and pluck a flower.
At the back of the garden there is a shack containing wooden toys.
At certain times throughout the day, a trap door opens next to the folly and a sun dial emerges.
Designer profile
Diarmuid Gavin was born in London and returned to live there for 10 years.
This is Diarmuid's ninth garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. He is a garden designer who works in a contemporary style throughout the world. He studied amenity horticulture at the Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin.
Designed by Diarmuid Gavin
With a reputation for contemporary design, Diarmuid has taken a sideways glance at British eccentricity with a traditional, formal garden.
