Fernando Wong receives 5-star recognition at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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• The renowned Panamanian landscape designer, considered one of the best in the world, recently debuted his new book, The Young Man And The Tree, in Panama.

PANAMA CITY, Panama, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed Panamanian landscape designer Fernando Wong has been awarded the prestigious 5-star recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for his exceptional garden design created for sculptor David Harber at the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, recently held in London, England.

Established in 1913 on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has grown into one of the world's leading showcases of horticultural excellence. Each year, the event attracts 145,000 visitors, including members of the British royal family, leading industry experts, and gardening enthusiasts from around the globe.

Wong's design captivated judges and attendees alike with a distinctive formal approach—featuring an elegant alleé of Himalayan Birch trees, meticulously clipped yew hedges, and a serene planting palette of alliums, nepeta, and sage in soft shades of pink, white, and lavender, the garden masterfully balanced classic structure with contemporary softness, to evoke a soothing, romantic atmosphere.

"Being one of a handful of US designers and the first Panamanian to create a garden at the world's most prestigious flower show is one of the highlights of my career. I hope the fact that we were awarded 5 Gold Stars at this year's Chelsea Flower Show in London helps showcase Latin American design talent on a global stage".

FERNANDO WONG

In a year dominated by looser, naturalistic displays, Wong's refined and formal garden offered a bold counterpoint—earning widespread praise for its restraint, clarity, and beauty. The Chelsea jury recognized the garden's exceptional composition, technical execution, and distinctive visual identity, awarding it one of the show's highest honors.

Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design is an internationally known boutique landscape architecture firm specializing in large residential projects and Four Seasons Resorts.  It has offices in Palm Beach, Miami, and Panama City.

SOURCE Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design