A FEAST of colour greeted visitors as the RHS Flower Show opened today at Tatton Park.

This five-day celebration has something for everyone, creating a great day out.

Warrington Guardian: Crowds flocked to the opening dayCrowds flocked to the opening day

Stunning displays, amazing flowers and imaginative gardens provide plenty of inspiration.

Everything on show is in tip top condition despite the recent searing heatwave.

Warrington Guardian: Garden designer and TV presenter Joe SwiftGarden designer and TV presenter Joe Swift

Dedicated gardeners and designers worked in sweltering temperatures, soaring to 39 degrees on Tuesday, when the UK recorded its hottest ever day.

Yet everyone was determined that only the best would do.

Warrington Guardian: A bride and groom under the romantic woodland canopy of the Trees of Unity floral installationA bride and groom under the romantic woodland canopy of the Trees of Unity floral installation

Judges were overwhelmed by the high standards and an array of cherished medals have been awarded.

Warrington Guardian: Visitors chose their favourite flowers to take homeVisitors chose their favourite flowers to take home

A refreshing breeze and gentle sunshine made it much more comfortable for visitors on Wednesday.

Warrington Guardian: Visitors enjoyed glorious sunshineVisitors enjoyed glorious sunshine

Crowds rambled round, wheeling boxes crammed with precious plants and flowers to take home.

Warrington Guardian: An astonishing array of flowers are on displayAn astonishing array of flowers are on display

Encouraging everyone to become more eco-friendly is the big message from this year’s show.

Warrington Guardian: Garden designer Rachel PlattGarden designer Rachel Platt

Excited schoolchildren from schools across Cheshire were proud to show off their allotments.

Warrington Guardian: The best summer fruit and vegetables grown by enthusiastic growers across the north westThe best summer fruit and vegetables grown by enthusiastic growers across the north west

Plenty of simple sustainable ideas are demonstrated in an array of gardens.

Some of the country’s top growers are on hand to share their advice and knowledge.

Warrington Guardian: The RHS Tatton Flower Show runs at Tatton Park until SundayThe RHS Tatton Flower Show runs at Tatton Park until Sunday

Other highlights include workshops, talks, floristry and cookery demonstrations and boutique shopping.

To book tickets visit rhs.org.uk/tatton