Ex-footballer to decorate gnome for annual event after organisers lift ban on the ornaments dating back to 1927 Ex-footballer to decorate gnome for annual event after organisers lift ban on the ornaments dating back to 1927 Rare roses and stunning irises are usually among the most coveted items at the Chelsea flower show . But this year, the star attraction might be pink, sequined – and decorated by David Beckham. The former England football captain is co-designing a garden at the May event