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The Highgrove Florilegium: Watercolours depicting plants grown in the garden at Highgrove is a two-volume book of botanical illustrations recording plants in the garden of Charles III, the then Prince of Wales, at Highgrove House in Gloucestershire, England.
A limited edition of 175 sets of two-volume prints by 72 botanical artists, depicting the plants, vegetables, fruit and trees grown in the garden at Highgrove. Each set is signed by HRH The Prince of Wales and benefits his charitable foundation.
This first British royal Florilegium is presented as a two-volume work, half-bound in red goatskin with marbled paper sides. Each book is hand tooled in gold leaf and measures 26 x 18 x 2¼ inches. The Highgrove Florilegium is limited to 175 numbered sets.
Apr 9, 2016 · Learn about the first British Royal Florilegium, a collection of 120 watercolours of plants in the gardens of Highgrove, the home of the Prince of Wales. See videos of the production, publication and exhibitions of this fine art book and the original paintings.
Jun 20, 2011 · Chet Grycz interviews typographer Iain Bain, who was responsible for the design of The Highgrove Florilegium. At the invitation of His Royal Highness The Pri...
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See the watercolour paintings of plants from the garden of Highgrove, the country home of the Prince of Wales, at the Garrison Chapel in Chelsea until 26th September. Learn about the history and purpose of the Royal Florilegium project and other florilegia around the world.
“The Highgrove Florilegium: Watercolours Depicting Plants Grown in The Garden at Highgrove” will coincide with the nearby Chelsea Flower Show from September 21-26 and will feature work by 72 artists from around the world, who captured the floral displays at the home of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
