In pictures: Mary Berry opens RHS Wisley Flower Show

Mary Berry at Wisely Flower ShowGetty Images

Royal Horticultural Society ambassador and Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry has opened the 2014 RHS Wisley Flower Show in Surrey.

Dahlia at the Royal Horticultural Society Flower ShowGetty Images

As well as exhibits by RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Palace Flower Show medal winners, specialist nurseries and garden trade stands, the horticultural event also features the National Dahlia Society Annual Show.

Visitors look at a display of dahliasGetty Images

More than 100 dahlia exhibitors are vying for top prizes, showcasing the best in cultivation and colour.

Visitors look at floral displays at the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show at Wisley GardensGetty Images

Some 40,000 visitors are expected to attend the six-day floral extravaganza, which started on Tuesday and ends on Sunday.

Exhibitor Penny Cunnington wears a floral display in her hatGetty Images

Exhibitor Penny Cunnington wore a floral display in her hat at the show.

Mary Berry stands with floral decorator Simon LycettGetty Images

Floral decorator Simon Lycett created the giant cake that took centre stage at the show's opening.

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