Sophie Leo has won RHS Young Designer of the Year. Here's everything you need to know about her and her Gold Medal-winning garden at RHS Badminton Flower Show.

Published: July 8, 2026 at 5:35 pm

The RHS has announced its medal and award winners at RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026 . Among the winners is Young Designer of the Year, Sophie Leo, who is behind the Blue Diamond Garden Centres: Where Grief Grows Quiet garden.

Not only did Sophie win RHS Young Designer of the Year, but her garden also earned a coveted Gold Medal, and Best Construction Award.

Blue Diamond Garden Centres: Where Grief Grows Quiet. Designed by Sophie Leo. © RHS / Neil Hepworth

Inspired by ancient sheepfolds, built to shelter shepherds and their flocks, Sophie's 'Where Grief Grows' garden is designed to be a peaceful sanctuary for rest and reflection.

The planting takes its cue from fields and hedgerows, featuring Acer campestre , native grass Deschampsia cespitosa , and wildflower ribwort plantain.…