Rose created to celebrate 20 years of The One Show

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Neve Gordon-FarleighNorfolk

News image — Alex Jones said the rose was the "perfect way" to mark 20 years of the magazine show

PA Media Alex Jones sitting down at the Peter Beales RHS Chelsea Flower Show display. She is looking towards the left and has The One Show rose in her right hand which she is smelling. She is wearing a white striped zip up jacket. There are roses in the background which are blurred. — Alex Jones said the rose was the "perfect way" to mark 20 years of the magazine show

A presenter of BBC One's The One Show has described a rose created to mark the programme's 20th anniversary as "absolutely beautiful".

It was grown by Attleborough-based firm Peter Beales Roses, which won its 31st gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show a display featuring more than 1,000 flowers.

The "One Show rose" was unveiled at the event and shown to the viewers on Monday, with £5 of each flower's sale going to BBC Children in Need.

Presenter Alex Jones said: "It's the perfect way to mark the show's milestone birthday, and it's even more special knowing a donation from every sale will go to BBC Children in Need, a charity we're proud to champion."

She said the rose was pink and red to reflect the programme, with a yellow centre representing Children in Need.

The plant, which can grow up to 3ft (0.9m), was developed over 10 years of trials. It flowers in clusters throughout the summer, with coral-pink petals, darker edging and a golden centre.

PA Media Roman Kemp, Mat Nicolas and Alex Jones sitting in a row at the Peter Beales RHS Chelsea Flower Shower. On the left is Kemp who is looking directly at the camera and smiling. He is wearing a white T-shirt with a grey blazer over the top. Nicholas is sitting in the middle and is looking directly at the camera and smiling while also holding The One Show rose. He is wearing a black shirt, with a tie and grey blazer over the top. On the right is Jones who is looking at the camera and smiling. She is wearing a white striped co-ord. — Head gardener of Peter Beales Roses, Mat Nicolas (centre), said it was lovely to see roses he had grown appear in other people's gardens

At this year's show, the Norfolk grower also unveiled a second rose for model Kate Moss, who visited the display.

Mat Nicolas, head gardener at Peter Beales, said it was "lovely" to see roses they had grown appear in people's gardens.

Senior rosarian, Ian Limmer, said: "We are incredibly proud to introduce The One Show's 20th Rose at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026.

"This rose represents not only the very best of British rose breeding, but also a meaningful partnership supporting the wonderful work of BBC Children in Need.

"We hope gardeners across the country will enjoy growing this beautiful rose for many years to come."

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