Can't make the event in person this week and wondering how to watch the Chelsea Flower Show on TV? You're not alone. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most important dates in the calendar for green-fingered Brits, as the Royal Horticultural Society puts on a splendid display of gardens in the heart of London. But if you aren't making the trip down to the capital this week (although there are Chelsea tickets still available!), you'll still be able to follow all the action from your living room.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show from the comfort of your own home...
How to watch Chelsea Flower Show 2025 on TV
Sticking to its usual broadcasting traditions, The BBC will cover each day of the event, running 14 shows across BBC One and BBC Two as part of its coverage.
Chelsea Flower Show TV schedule
This year, the coverage started from 6pm on Sunday 19 May with a 'RHS: Countdown to Chelsea' episode, which was an exclusive first look at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for 2025 with Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost.
From the 20 May onwards, the BBC began twice daily coverage across BBC One and BBC Two, going over the standout moments and winners from each of the days. The episodes air at 2pm on BBC One and 8pm in the evening on BBC Two. This is except for an additional bonus recording on Friday 24 May at 7:30pm on BBC One to announce the winner of the BBC RHS People's Choice Award. There will also be two highlight episodes, presented by Monty Don, Rachel de Thame and Arit Anderson at 8pm on Saturday, and by Sophie Raworth and Adam Frost on Sunday at 5.25pm.
You can check out this page on the BBC to find the full schedule of episodes, as well as a synopsis of what to expect from each day. All 15 episodes of the 2024 action are still available to stream on iPlayer now.
What's happening at Chelsea Flower Show this year?
This year the event is returning between the 20-24 May for its wonderful floral extravaganza. With its return, we will see annual show gardens, as well as competitions among balcony and container gardens, Plant of the Year and Floristry and Floral Design.
Excitingly, Monty Don will be collaborating on his own garden design for the first time, with the Radio 2 Dog Garden. Fans of the presenter will know that he often appears on camera with his own furry friends, and this garden will be a pet-friendly plants including daisies, dandelions and clover. These should help mitigate drought, provide pollen for wildlife and strengthen the lawn's hardiness so it's tough enough for pets to play on.
"Monty wants the garden to be both an exemplar of all the things that dogs love, regardless of horticultural fashion, and a beautiful space that any dog owner would love too," says the RHS.
This year, each of the 16 show gardens will address environmental issues including sustainability, diminishing wildlife and climate change with solution-led designs. The gardens are still expected to be beautiful, but with a real-world relevance for today.
If you want to find out more about what to expect at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, we've got a detailed guide on everything you need to know about the event. Read our full guide to Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
