This summer, from August 23 through September 7, the Garden Museum presents a special pop-up exhibition in the Magazine Space celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Rachel ‘Bunny’ Lambert Mellon – renowned garden designer, philanthropist and patron of the arts who shaped some of the 20th century’s most iconic landscapes, including the White House Rose Garden, now destroyed.

In collaboration with the British design house de Gournay and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Bunny Mellon: A Life in Bloom offers a rare glimpse into the world of one of the 20th century’s most influential horticultural figures.

At the heart of the exhibition are exquisite works of art, rare manuscripts and botanical illustrations from Mrs. Mellon’s personal collection – now housed at the Oak Spring Garden Library in Virginia. These treasured pieces served as inspiration for de Gournay’s new hand-painted wallpaper and porcelain collection, which pays homage to Mrs. Mellon’s enduring passion for gardens, craftsmanship and the natural world. To coincide with the exhibition, we’re hosting a special evening on September 2 celebrating the life and legacy of Bunny Mellon.

This special event will include contributions from designer and author Charlotte Moss, whose career spans over three decades and is considered one of the most celebrated and respected interior designers in America. Charlotte will be joined by Sir Peter Crane and Rachel Heslop of the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, offering personal insights into Mellon’s visionary world. Discover the story behind her private garden at Oak Spring, her extraordinary botanical library, and the new Bunny Mellon Collection by de Gournay, a tribute in hand-painted wallpaper and porcelain to her love of plants, art, and the handmade.

Join us for a chance to explore how Mellon’s legacy continues to inspire beauty, creativity, and care for the natural world. To book the livestream, visit www.gardenmuseum.org/uk £10. The livestream will be recorded and you may watch on demand.