The BoTree in Bloom
A Floral Installation by Hamish Powell at The BoTree
Launching 10th April The BoTree, a luxury hotel in Marylebone, unveils a breathtaking immersive floral installation on the external lattice by renowned florist and artist Hamish Powell. The 6 week collaboration is a celebration of vibrancy and growth at The BoTree – Powell’s vision is a design led representation of The BoTree blooming this Spring for its second year.
At the heart of this transformation is Powell’s signature style – an interplay between structure and wildness, precision and emotion. Sculptural silhouettes of flowers, crafted from tillandsia moss set amongst cascades of pink tillandsia garlands, hanging cacti, and mixed bromeliads. Towering palms frame the space, while chandeliers of exotic bromeliad plants, bringing an added vibrancy to Marylebone. Subtle, warm lighting enhances the installation’s depth and dimension, ensuring its splendour is just as captivating by night. Waterproof spotlights are strategically placed to highlight key elements while maintaining an energy-efficient footprint. Inside, a sculptural centrepiece brings the takeover into The BoTree’s lobby.
Powell, whose floral compositions have graced fashion houses including VOGUE, LOEWE, Hermès, and Burberry, approaches flowers as both a scientific study and an artistic medium. His ability to blend botanical precision with emotional resonance transforms spaces into sensory experiences. With installations spanning the globe – from Los Angeles to Paris, Sydney to Singapore – his work continues to push the boundaries of what floristry can be.
Launching on Thursday 10th April, guests and passersby will be captivated by a floral unveiling unlike any other– showcasing an intricate display upon The BoTree’s architectural lattice and surrounding spaces, featuring sculpted greenery and vibrant blooms. The installation will launch in tandem with a range of botanical cocktails available to the public at The BoTree Bar and LAVO, including The BoTree Bloom & Fizz Spritz made with Grey Goose vodka, Pómello Apéritif, orange blossom and soda water, The Powell Paloma, a punchy and playful mix of Pómello Apéritif, Patron Silver tequila, grapefruit, agave, lime, garden edible pansy and Tigerella tomato sparkling water, and The Botanist’s Tonic with Tanqueray No.TEN gin, Pómello Apéritif, lemon, coriander, black pepper and aromatic jasmine petal.
“I’m thrilled to bring my work to The BoTree – the hotel’s structure, energy and spirit provides the perfect canvas for something truly wild and wonderful.” – Hamish Powell.
“Our hotel is one with a vibrantly creative energy. Hamish Powell’s floral art brings colour, art and spring to our lattice here at The BoTree. We are delighted as we invite guests, our communities and friends to immerse themselves in this beauty” – Reena Pabari , Head of Marketing at The BoTree.
Beyond botanical cocktails, the public will be able to get involved with The BoTree in Bloom competition for the chance to win a free night stay and dinner at LAVO. To enter, simply take a picture of the lattice installation and tag the person you would take, The BoTree and The BoTree bar to enter.
The BoTree in Bloom launches on the 10th April with the installation remaining on display through May. The botanical cocktails and competition launch on the same day, all available to the public.
