Just days to go before the South African designer is hard at work building his garden at the Shenzhen International Flower Show, one of Asia’s biggest showcases.
Shenzhen, China (23 March 2026) – With just days to go before one of Asia’s biggest garden showcases opens its doors, South African designer Leon Kluge is right in the thick of it and building something special on the global stage.
Representing the country at the Shenzhen International Flower Show, Leon has been sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses of the intense build process. Positioned right at the entrance of the show, his garden is already taking shape, with structural elements like walkways, decking and water features being carefully put into place.
While a few trees are already planted, the real magic is still to come. For now, it’s all about construction. With water elements only arriving late at night and finishing touches happening around the clock. This shows that it’s no ordinary setup.
Burnt branch textures and flowing water features are slowly bringing the garden to life, with every detail adding to the final vision.
Leon is no stranger to international recognition, having previously made waves on the global stage.
Not forgetting the prestigious Landscape of the Year title, cementing his reputation as one of South Africa’s leading garden designers on the international stage. Now, with just four days to go, all eyes are on how his latest creation will come together and how South Africa will once again shine through his work.
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