Flower Stars at the World's Best Flower Show

The creme de la creme of the flower world from movie stars to star garden designers show up for the posh annual Chelsea Flower Show.

By: Felicia Feaster

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Photo By: Image courtesy of Felicia Feaster

Photo By: Photo by Felicia Feaster

Photo By: Image courtesy of Felicia Feaster

Dahlia 'Karma Sangria'

One of the delightful dahlias on display at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show.

Dahlia 'Magenta Star'

Some of the most perfect cultivars of every imaginable flower and plant show up at the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

'Catherina Fontijn' Peony

The 'Catherina Fontijn' peony is a soft pink variety with rosette shaped flowers that fade to white with age.

Dahlia 'K Marten Zwaan'

Growers and connoisseurs show off every imaginable variety of their preferred flower at Chelsea.

Lupine Flowers

Lupines or lupinus, which are part of the flowering legume family, are popular in British gardens.

Dahlia 'Karma Choc'

People can be seen gingerly wiping down, watering and otherwise primping and preparing their prized flowers for their close-up at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Dahlia 'Ballego's Glory'

Exquisite color radiates from this beautiful dahlia cultivar.

Dahlia 'Tommy Keith'

This pompom "fancy" dahlia cultivar has been around since 1846.

Dahlia 'Bonny Blue'

One of the countless dahlias on display in the annual Chelsea Flower Show

Dahlia 'Edge of Gold'

Dahlia 'Edge of Gold' is an old-fashioned favorite that is great for a cutting garden.

Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff'

This vividly-colored fuschia heirloom dahlia dates from 1928.

Dahlia 'Pink Jupiter'

A giant semi-cactus dahlia, 'Pink Jupiter.'

Dahlietta

Dahlietta is a compact hybrid dahlia.

Dahlia 'Spectacular'

This 1967 dahlia is truly a showstopper.

Dahlia Mystery

Help HGTVGardens identify this gorgeous dahlia.

Dalia 'Edinburgh'

An heirloom dahlia from 1950.

Dahlia 'Doris Day'

A 1952 stunner, this one is named for the squeaky clean film star.

Dahlia 'Duet'

Dahlia 'Duet' from 1955.

Dahlia 'HS Wink'

A perky pink dahlia with attitude, 'HS Wink'.

Dahlia 'Franz Kafka'

A dahlia named for the renowned German writer, author of "The Metamorphosis."

Hyacinthus Orientalis Hollyhock

This hyacinth cultivar is characterized by its intense pink color.

Hyacinthus Orientalis Aida

Deep purple blossoms distinguish this hyacinth variety.

Rose Carris 'Harmanna'

This variety is a large flowered hybrid tea spiral rose.

'York Minster' Rose

'York Minster' is a floribunda rose with creamy white flowers.

'Natasha Richardson' Rose

This delicate pink rose is named for the film actress.

'Bloom of Ruth' Rose

A subtle peach color distinguishes the 'Bloom of Ruth'.

'Channabelle' Rose

The 'Channabelle' sports dusty pink double blooms.

'Sarah Bernhardt' Peony

Showy, large bowl-shaped flowers define the 'Sarah Bernhardt' peony.

'Shirley Temple' Peony

The 'Shirley Temple' peony is prized for its large, fragrant blooms.

'Easy Does It' Rose

This beautiful rose hails from the Harkness family in England and is easy to grow.

Cirsium Rivulare 'Atropurpureum'

One of the most sought after thistles to grow in England.

Delphinium 'El Christel'

This gorgeous purple and blue delphinium was one of the floral highlights at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show.