Thousands of plants – many of which were grown at Eden Project Cornwall, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year – have been relocated to Morecambe following their show-stopping appearance at Chelsea.
Now being tended at a nursery in the town, they mark an important step in bringing the vision for Eden Project Morecambe to life. As an educational charity, the Eden Project connects people with nature and each other. The journey of these plants – from cultivation in Cornwall to Chelsea and now to their new home in Morecambe – reflects that mission in action.
Among the plants that have arrived is a diverse mix of coastal and pollinator-friendly species grown at Eden Project Cornwall, including Allium moly, sea fennel (Crithmum maritimum), Briza media, Didiscus caeruleus, Gilia capitata, Jasione montana, Linum perenne and Tragopogon porrifolius, alongside herbs such as dill (Anethum graveolens) and seasonal highlights like Gladiolus byzantinus. Many were specifically selected for their ability to thrive in coastal environments, reflecting the ecology of Morecambe Bay and the long-term planting vision for the site.
The arrival follows the remarkable achievements of the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden – designed by award‑winning duo Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis and co‑created with young adults from Morecambe – at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, where the garden received both a Silver-Gilt medal – the second-highest accolade awarded by RHS judges – and the prestigious Environmental Innovation Award, presented to just one garden each year and awarded to only three gardens since its introduction in 2024.
Celebrating skills development and community pride, the garden – which will form part of the 1.5-acre free-to-enter community gardens due to open spring 2027 at the new world-class destination – showcases sustainable innovation never before seen at RHS Chelsea. It features materials rooted in Morecambe Bay’s heritage and a solar‑powered, shell‑shaped canopy using tensioned local limestone, will form the centrepiece, sheltering an outdoor classroom that blends hands‑on horticulture, foraging, crafts and digital learning.
Dewey Lord, senior project manager for Eden Project Morecambe – who lives in Morecambe and is overseeing the garden’s journey from its temporary home in the town to its permanent location when works begin this summer – said: “It was truly special to see the garden come to life at the Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing Harry Holding’s beautiful coastal planting design and innovative use of ‘clamcrete’ that really captured the essence of Morecambe Bay.
“Being from Morecambe myself, this first step towards bringing the Eden Project to life means a great deal to me personally, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see this vision starting to take shape. Now, as the plants arrive in Morecambe ahead of installation in their permanent home in the Bring Me Sunshine Garden, I’m excited to take this project into the next phase of delivery.”
The relocated planting will form the foundation of a dramatically expanded version of the Bring Me Sunshine Garden in Morecambe. The extensive landscaped gardens will welcome visitors ahead of the wider project opening in 2028, offering a place to gather, grow, play, learn and reconnect with nature – in a way that reflects Morecambe’s identity as one of the UK’s most uplifting coastal landscapes.
Eden Project Morecambe will be situated on the central promenade of Morecambe, on the former site of the Bubbles leisure complex, with the Grade II* listed Winter Gardens and Midland Hotel as near neighbours. The project has been designed to be sensitive and complementary to these important buildings and to preserve sightlines across the Bay.
Due to fully open in 2028, the project is being delivered in partnership with Lancaster City Council, Lancashire County Council and Lancaster University, and is supported by UK Government investment.
