Events & Media

We love taking part in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. It’s a great opportunity to show off Acacia’s unique and diverse skill set, as well as have the freedom to create immersive designs!

Heartwood is a sculptural reflection of nature. As a tree ages, new rings of sapwood are grown, protecting the inner heartwood from decay. In return, the redundant inner cells create a strong structural pillar, giving strength as it grows in its search for more light. 

When a tree falls and splits open, its inner core is revealed. The heartwood. Ripped from protection; vulnerable and weak, the tree begins to die. However even in this fading state, nature finds a purpose. Plants, moss, fungi and living organisms begin to thrive on the heartwood, bringing a new purpose to the meaning of this core. Walk through our design, the nooks and crevices see the beginnings of new life and the heartwood has become host to the best of the season’s British blooms (sources from FloralMedia, Buckingham Flower Farm and Hawksbury Hunt Flowers)

Heartwood brings a message of hope through its natural, hand-crafted, sculptural design. How a broken pillar of strength with no hope can be a vessel for other parts of nature to thrive. It also focuses on the value of nature and the strength and intelligence of plants. 

The floral element of this design, a combination of British grown florals and plants, focuses on a pastel colour palette including peony, ranunculus, iris, delphinium and foxglove. The simplicity and tranquility of the tones reflect the beauty and bring a fresh, modern feel.

We are passionate about sustainability and using locally grown florals and foliage in many of our designs and finding sustainable materials and methods to use in our creations. 

Photography by Michael Sparrow (@sparrowinlondon)

After so much success at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022, it was so wonderful to be invited back to the 2023 show with a new design and fresh idea. This year our design was centred around an old metal bin, with a focus on sustainability.

WOVEN TRANQUILLITY

Our oversized vase piece boasts a neutral, understated colour scheme and is based around an old metal bin. The bin, once holding rubbish, now plays a vital role as the core of this design which was made up of over 500 stems.

The hand woven vase mirrors the warm tones, allowing glimpses into the core through natural gaps in the weave. Jute wrapped tubes link the floral element to the willows natural hues below.

This year we are sponsored by VD Export who import the freshest florals directly from Holland to our studio each week! VD works directly with growers to ensure they provide high quality flowers and a flawless service,

Photography by Michael Sparrow (@sparrowinlondon)