Flower wall finds new home after capturing the attention of thousands at show
The display, known as the Geo Flower Wall, has been donated to Harrogate charity Horticap by Geo Underwriting, a long-time sponsor of the show.
Phil Airey, operations manager at Horticap, said: "It was such a lovely surprise to have been nominated and find out that we had won these gorgeous plants.
"On behalf of all of us at team Horticap and our students, I'd like to say a huge thank you to those who suggested us.
The Geo Flower Wall at the Great Yorkshire Show 2025 (Image: Supplied)
"We're looking forward to putting the plants to good use and we're sure they will really help us in our efforts."
Visitors to the show were invited to nominate a deserving charity to receive the plants, which were grown and arranged by Wressle-based florist Raspberry Wild.
Horticap, which provides horticultural training and support for adults with learning disabilities, received the most nominations.
The charity's patron is gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh.
Kate Bush, head of agriculture at Geo Underwriting, said: "At Geo we don't just insure farms, many people in our team are farmers in their own right.
"We live and breathe agriculture.
"We understand the incredible value that nature provides to us all, and it's fantastic to see a charity like Horticap being able to benefit from the plants we had in our Geo Flower Wall.
"It's a small gesture but one that we hope will ultimately make a big difference to the work that Horticap do.
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"Thanks so much to everyone who submitted a nomination – there were so many fantastic, worthy causes suggested."
Horticap's team and students maintain public gardens that feature a wildlife area, bird-watching spaces, and a variety of plants, trees, and shrubs.
The donated plants will support their ongoing work and community projects.
More information about Horticap can be found at www.horticap.org.
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