Frank P Matthews wins Gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – a milestone shared with sponsor Lombard Odier

key takeaways.
- Frank P Matthews won a Gold Medal at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show 2026, for a Malus display shaped by years of careful cultivation, planning, and specialist expertise
- The award comes during a milestone year for the nursery, which is marking its 125th anniversary, has recently received a Royal Warrant, and continues to invest in development of new varieties
- Lombard Odier’s sponsorship of Frank P Matthews is rooted in shared values including long-term stewardship, resilience, innovation, and continuity across generations
- The nursery’s success shows how family-owned businesses can adapt to changing conditions while preserving their core identity, from growing practices to sustainability, and future-focussed investment.
Frank P Matthews wins Gold at the RHS Chelsea with support from Lombard Odier, celebrating 125 years of horticultural expertise, innovation, and resilience.
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