Butterfly Sanctuary Garden by Amanda Thomas - RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fbutterfly-sanctuary-garden) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fbutterfly-sanctuary-garden) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) ![A Grow Forward Garden features a timber pod, curved lounger, and wicker chair, surrounded by pink and purple pollinator flowers.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1595729d-e936-4948-b29e-5e831c550966/conversions/IMG_6534-gallery.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-sandringham-flower-show-2026) Grow Forward Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal Butterfly Sanctuary Garden ============================ Designed by Amanda Thomas At a glance Show RHS Sandringham Flower Show Year 2026 Category Grow Forward Garden Plant List Photo: GardensDB About this garden The story ----------- This garden aims to encourage more people to plant butterfly friendly plants and help with their survival. The garden features a garden room with decking outside. Decking is also used for the paths and a secondary seating area, which is made from thermo-ash (no chemicals are used in treating it). A stream runs from a down pipe into a pond, which is designed to overflow into a rain garden. This demonstrates how to use run off water to create a wildlife pond and irrigate the garden. A boundary wall is created using hemp blocks, which have a low carbon impact. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-grow-forward-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Grow Forward Garden RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ AT Amanda Thomas Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/amanda-thomas) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1595729d-e936-4948-b29e-5e831c550966/conversions/IMG_6534-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e96a5b6f-12e9-479c-b460-dcc69d779cc1/conversions/IMG_6553-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/02d3a4fe-be26-4046-a0d2-cd5e5895983a/conversions/IMG_6551-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/00975c5a-b521-4738-ad8c-63ff6595566a/conversions/IMG_6552-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/50b9b69e-bb5b-4872-acce-f2654b0c99c1/conversions/IMG_6554-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d3fbf173-14c5-4e27-9e8d-f9708ade8d5f/conversions/IMG_6555-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bf4e7335-1d40-442a-af11-9fd5dae77c63/conversions/IMG_6556-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/958f5bf9-19fa-42a3-a0b6-db3fa3aa2e4b/conversions/IMG_6548-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a59b7a46-bd78-46dc-adf6-7e65a6254cd1/conversions/IMG_6547-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/87c23a7b-9131-43f6-98a9-e76c2c69c4f0/conversions/IMG_6549-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a8a63e51-2556-459d-8bd1-bdc47f5d2245/conversions/IMG_6550-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d5c5e1cc-7edf-487a-9d00-55c3acfda1c4/conversions/IMG_6544-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/015bfee1-fe24-4417-905e-51969f3a6bf8/conversions/IMG_6543-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8b916016-c7eb-464b-b9e7-265a2202c49a/conversions/IMG_6545-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ce411063-6ff4-42dd-ba72-25a5397852fc/conversions/IMG_6546-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a99ff5a9-9c36-4c14-b989-0afd76a2cb18/conversions/IMG_6537-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8bce8683-a22a-4199-b9f4-e43048114fe8/conversions/IMG_6538-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/68ef87b5-1ffa-4475-86a8-c19513bd4a02/conversions/IMG_6539-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fc41b3d0-a73a-49bf-802d-95b07ef6dae9/conversions/IMG_6540-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/12e116e7-a583-4156-b53b-3ceab7f5a4c9/conversions/IMG_6541-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/39fa1798-dcd7-4e69-bb72-06d9f9e649c0/conversions/IMG_6542-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/82ddebd2-9107-4217-a775-78238cc44109/conversions/IMG_6536-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9dba6f1c-6c2b-453f-8c5b-af965bc557a8/conversions/butterfly-garden-gallery.webp) Show 6 more Show less ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 5 ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e57ffe9b-dbb0-42e2-bc7d-ef5078c6fd62/conversions/agastache-thumbnail.webp) Agastache ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7e466bf4-163d-43cc-acc4-d8e338668138/conversions/cistus-thumbnail.webp) Cistus ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4eec75f6-c00a-4de8-9239-3d722e6d8f51/conversions/eupatorium-cannabinum-thumbnail.webp) Eupatorium cannabinum ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b8ab0441-e553-43b4-9bce-b1e60a2ea782/conversions/crataegus-monogyna-thumbnail.webp) Crataegus monogyna ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b3b62947-9c46-44b2-9b08-fd29c21e9695/conversions/salvia-thumbnail.webp) Salvia ![]() Buy this plant → ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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