Following cancellation of the Ellerslie Flower Show 2011 after the 22 February earthquake, Christchurch City Council has confirmed that the city’s premier garden show will go ahead next year.

Christchurch City Council Marketing Manager Richard Stokes says the 2012 Show will be the perfect way for Christchurch to both cement and celebrate its reputation as the Garden City following the devastating earthquake.

“Ellerslie has always been a place where the latest gardening trends are forecast. This will be more relevant than ever as we rebuild Christchurch because many visitors to the Show may be starting to look for inspiration if they are redesigning their gardens. We already have some exciting plans underway for next year’s Show and we are looking forward to finalising details over the coming months” said Stokes.

Plants that would have been on display at the 2011 Show also featured on the stage at the National Christchurch Memorial Service held in March.


Image: Chris Beardshaw's garden An Englishman's Retreat, won Gold and the People's Choice Award at the 2010 Show.

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