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CGS 2018 Spring Flower Show inspires the gardeners of the future
Our 2018 Spring Flower Show, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management and staged within the glorious grounds of the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel has been lauded as one of the most colourful yet in spite of one of the worst winters in recent years.
Not only did it receive its usual high number of horticultural entries in the Competitive Classes, which offered an explosion of vibrant colour with its spectacular displays of camellias, daffodils and rhododendrons, it also attracted more than 120 horticultural trade stands, and lots of happy gardeners who left the event laden with plants and shrubs from some of the country’s finest nurserymen and women.
“Although the recent bad weather presented some operational challenges, the sunshine made a welcome appearance on both days and we received lots of positive feedback from visitors, judges and traders alike,” said Show Director, Peter Gilmore, who steps down after this, his second successful year. “Horticultural experts have told us that you could not see a better display of camellias and rhododendrons anywhere in the world; the children’s activity tent has been buzzing with inspiring things to learn, do and make, thanks to Perennial Harvest; the Show gardens and plant displays have been exceptional; and our additional focus on Artisan Crafts has proved popular.”
Prizes were awarded to the winners of the Competitive Classes by CGS President, Elisabeth Prideaux-Brune and John Waldie of lead sponsor, Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.
“On behalf of the CGS, I would like to thank visitors, exhibitors, judges, caterers, volunteers and sponsors for creating such a special atmosphere at our two-day event, which The Daily Telegraph has kindly described as the South West’s answer to Chelsea,” added CGS Chairman, Sir Robert Owen. “Cornish horticultural excellence and the historic setting of the Boconnoc Estate make for a unique and winning combination, and we not only congratulate the prize winners but also look forward to building on our success for the future.”
CORNWALL SPRING FLOWER SHOW 2018
Section A - TREES AND SHRUBS
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1 |
The Rosemary Cobbald-Sawle Cup Best Exhibit in Class 1 |
Boconnoc (Lostwithiel) |
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2 |
The Louis Reid Cup Most Points Class 2-9
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Lady Boyd (Saltash) |
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3 |
The Moira Reid Memorial Cup Best Exhibit of Variegated Foliage |
Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey) |
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4 |
The R K Harrison Trophy Best Exhibit in Novice Classes |
Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey) |
Section B - MAGNOLIAS
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5 |
The George Johnstone Perpetual Trophy Most Points Magnolia Classes |
Botallick (Looe) |
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6 |
The Treve Holman Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Section B Magnolias |
Botallick (Looe) |
Section C - CAMELLIAS
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7 |
The Norman Colville Bowl Best Exhibit Class 16 (12 Different Specimen Camellia Blooms) |
Porthpean Gardens (St Austell) |
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8 |
The Viscountess Boyd of Merton Cup Best Exhibit in Class 41 |
Botallick (Looe) |
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9 |
The Camellia Cup Most Points in Section C Camellias |
Botallick (Looe) |
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10 |
The Coode Camellia Cup Best Exhibit in Class 17 (6 Specimen Camellia Blooms) |
Botallick (Looe) |
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11 |
The Mount Edgcumbe Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Camellia Classes (40, 45 and 45a) |
Mark Wilson (Saltash) |
Section D - RHODODENDRONS
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12 |
The Mrs Charles Williams Rhododendron Cup Most Points in Section D Rhododendrons |
Werrington Park (St Columb) |
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13 |
The E J P Magor Memorial Cup Best Vase or Exhibit 46-63, 67 and 68 Rhododendron |
Boconnoc (Lostwithiel) |
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14 |
The Abiss Memorial Trophy Best Vase or Growing Plant Section A, B, C and D |
Botallick (Looe) |
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15 |
The Elmgate Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Rhododendron Classes Section D |
Not Awarded |
Section F - HERBACEOUS, RHIZOMATOUS AND BULBOUS PLANTS
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16 |
The Mulock Cup Most Points in Section F |
Mrs G Lim (Par) |
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17 |
Norman Knibbs Memorial Trophy Best Exhibit in Section F Herbaceous |
Anne Langley (Launceston) |
Section G - POT PLANTS
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18 |
Pat’s Indoor Plant Trophy Best Exhibit in Section G Pot Plants |
Mrs G Lim (Par) |
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19 |
The Hodgson Challenge Cup Most Points Section G Pot Plants |
Anne Langley (Launceston) |
Section H - ALPINES
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20 |
The Cornwall Alpine Garden Society Trophy Best Exhibit Section H Alpines |
Mrs G Lim (Par) |
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21 |
The Patience Barnes Challenge Cup Best Exhibit in Section F (Herbaceous) |
Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey) |
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22 |
The Bristol & West Trophy Most Outstanding Vase or Growing Plant in Sections E, F, G and H |
Richard Patrick (Bath) |
Section E - DAFFODILS
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23 |
The Andrew Leslie Trophy Winner of Class 69 |
Richard Patrick (Bath) |
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24 |
The John Levitt Memorial Cup Most Points (Single Bloom Classes) Daffodils |
David White (Swindon) |
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25 |
The Charles Le Grice Cup Most Points (3 Stem) Daffodils |
David White (Swindon) |
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26 |
The Edward Pedlar Cup Best Exhibit Section E Daffodils (not Class 69 or 70) |
David White (Swindon) |
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27 |
The Alec Gray Perpetual Memorial Cup Most Points Miniature Classes Section E (72, 101, 102, 103 and 104) |
David White (Swindon) |
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28 |
The Rosemary White Cup Best Heritage Daffodil Class 107 |
Frances Howard (Devon) |
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29 |
The Secrett Cup Most Points Section E |
David White (Swindon) |
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30* |
The Daffodil Society Medal Best Bloom in Class 70 |
Sue Hearn (Truro) |
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31* |
The Banksian Medal Granted by the RHS for Most Points in Horticultural Classes (winners from past 2 years not eligible) |
Botallick (Looe) |
Section I - FLORAL ART
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32 |
The Margaret Shepherd Cup Best Exhibit by a WI Member |
Val Strout (Lostwithiel) |
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33 |
The Kitson Cup Most Points (Classes 141-148) |
Christine Harrington (Liskeard) |
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34 |
The Baseden Cup Best Club or Society Exhibit in Class 140 |
Kenwyn Valley Club (Truro) |
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35 |
The H & M Libby Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Class 143 |
Linda Toms |
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36 |
Constance Spry Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Class 144 |
Christine Harrington (Liskeard)
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37 |
The Cornwall Theatre of Flowers Trophy Best Exhibit (Classes 141-148) |
Fiona Hammond (Cardinham) |
Section J - PHOTOGRAPHY
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38 |
The Fortescue Cup Most Points in Section J |
Lynda Mudle-Small (Bodmin) |
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39 |
The Launceston Cup Best Exhibit in Section J |
Lynda Mudle-Small (Bodmin) |
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40 |
The Edwin Smith Memorial Trophy Best Black & White Photograph |
Alan Nunn (St Austell) |
TRADE CLASSES
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41 |
The Banham Cup Best Show Garden |
Eden Project Apprentices |
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42 |
The Bickford-Smith Trophy Best Trade Exhibit (winners from previous 2 years not eligible) |
R & A Scamp |
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43 |
The Cornwall Garden Society Plantsman Award Plant or Plant Material of Recent Introduction or of Special Merit |
Ron Scamp |
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44 |
Best Trade Newcomer – no cup Best Trade Stand by Newcomer or Returning Trader |
Culmstock Chilli Co. |
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Upcoming Events
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March
30Junior Competitive Class Workshop
The Cornwall Garden Society are working in partnership with St Austell-based social enterprise, Perennial Harvest to offer hands-on horticultural workshops in the run up to this year's Spring Flower Show to help children of all ages create their entries and try their hand at winning a prize in our junior competitive classes.
The second pre-Show session will be held at Wheal Martyn Clay Works in St Austell on Saturday 30th March, and this one is a free, drop-in workshop between 10.30am and 1.30pm.
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April
6 - 7CGS Spring Flower Show
With a new venue and a new look for 2019, the CGS Spring Flower Show is set to be the best yet. With an enviable reputation on the national gardening calendar it’s the perfect opportunity to get into the gardening mood for the season to come. So do join us to experience our spring oasis within the Royal Cornwall Showground.
Join us on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April 2019 to explore an array of horticultural delights will be wide-ranging, with stunning displays of spring flowers and shrubs, plus beautiful floral art and photographic displays. And if you fancy indulging in a bit of garden-related retail therapy we have everything you could wish for with over 60 prestigious nurseries selling fabulous plants and bulbs and another 50 plus retailers selling garden-related goodies.
With a focus on families we look forward to welcoming lots of youngsters to the show and will be offering a range of activities designed to nurture an interest in gardening, wildlife and the natural world.
All that plus an Artisan Marquee, live music, and a food offering that will get your taste buds tingling.
To purchase your tickets to the Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show 2019, please click here.