A Crystal Palace college is celebrating after achieving silver success for its “unique” exhibition at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this month.

Capel Manor College, in Ledrington Road, has been awarded both silver-gilt and silver medals for their presentations which was designed by its students and staff.

The exhibit, curated by florists from Manor Flowers at the college, is inspired by the “intricate” work of the spider and woven elements of the spider’s web.

Malcom Goodwin, Capel Manor College’s principal, said: “Creating exhibitions at the prestigious RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is another example of how our students are presented with fantastic opportunities to develop their skills and have fun while studying.

“We encourage students to get involved from the initial idea phase to the creation of exhibitions, as this real-world experience is invaluable for preparation to work or higher study.”

The garden has a “calming atmosphere” while using tones of grey in the hard landscaping, a pool reflection and the planting of perennials and grasses.

Green screens have also been used to provide a “sustainable” and “secure” privacy fence solution along its boundaries, as well as offering air cleansing properties.

Its free-standing 3D design include a combination of white flowers, such as orchids and kalenchoe, with trailing vines and other foliage to create a “netting” effect.

The floral web is made of small, wooden log slices, fresh floral material, and features a handmade spider.

A brief was submitted to the college’s garden design and plantsmanship foundation degree students, tasked with creating a “secure urban garden”.