ur 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

1	The Rosemary Cobbald-Sawle Cup Best Exhibit in Class 1	Boconnoc (Lostwithiel)
2	The Louis Reid Cup Most Points Class 2-9	Lady Boyd (Saltash)
3	The Moira Reid Memorial Cup Best Exhibit of Variegated Foliage	Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey)
4	The R K Harrison Trophy Best Exhibit in Novice Classes	Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey)

Section B –  MAGNOLIAS 

5	The George Johnstone Perpetual Trophy Most Points Magnolia Classes	Botallick (Looe)
6	The Treve Holman Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Section B Magnolias	Botallick (Looe)

 Section C –  CAMELLIAS

7	The Norman Colville Bowl Best Exhibit Class 16 (12 Different Specimen Camellia Blooms)	Porthpean Gardens (St Austell)
8	The Viscountess Boyd of Merton Cup Best Exhibit in Class 41	Botallick (Looe)
9	The Camellia Cup Most Points in Section C Camellias	Botallick (Looe)
10	The Coode Camellia Cup Best Exhibit in Class 17 (6 Specimen Camellia Blooms)	Botallick (Looe)
11	The Mount Edgcumbe Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Camellia Classes (40, 45 and 45a)	Mark Wilson (Saltash)

Section D – RHODODENDRONS 

12	The Mrs Charles Williams Rhododendron Cup Most Points in Section D Rhododendrons	Werrington Park (St Columb)
13	The E J P Magor Memorial Cup Best Vase or Exhibit 46-63, 67 and 68 Rhododendron	Boconnoc (Lostwithiel)
14	The Abiss Memorial Trophy Best Vase or Growing Plant Section A, B, C and D	Botallick (Looe)
15	The Elmgate Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Rhododendron Classes Section D	Not Awarded

Section F –  HERBACEOUS, RHIZOMATOUS AND BULBOUS PLANTS 

16	The Mulock Cup Most Points in Section F	Mrs G Lim (Par)
17	Norman Knibbs Memorial Trophy   Best Exhibit in Section F Herbaceous	Anne Langley (Launceston)

 Section G – POT PLANTS

18	Pat’s Indoor Plant Trophy Best Exhibit in Section G Pot Plants	Mrs G Lim (Par)
19	The Hodgson Challenge Cup Most Points Section G Pot Plants	Anne Langley (Launceston)

Section H – ALPINES

20	The Cornwall Alpine Garden Society Trophy Best Exhibit Section H Alpines	Mrs G Lim (Par)
21	The Patience Barnes Challenge Cup Best Exhibit in Section F (Herbaceous)	Suzy Gilchrist (Fowey)
22	The Bristol & West Trophy Most Outstanding Vase or Growing Plant in Sections E, F, G and H	Richard Patrick (Bath)

 Section E –  DAFFODILS

23	The Andrew Leslie Trophy Winner of Class 69	Richard Patrick (Bath)
24	The John Levitt Memorial Cup Most Points (Single Bloom Classes) Daffodils	David White (Swindon)
25	The Charles Le Grice Cup Most Points (3 Stem) Daffodils	David White (Swindon)
26	The Edward Pedlar Cup Best Exhibit Section E Daffodils (not Class 69 or 70)	David White (Swindon)
27	The Alec Gray Perpetual Memorial Cup Most Points Miniature Classes Section E (72, 101, 102, 103 and 104)	David White (Swindon)
28	The Rosemary White Cup Best Heritage Daffodil Class 107	Frances Howard (Devon)
29	The Secrett Cup Most Points Section E	David White (Swindon)
30*	The Daffodil Society Medal Best Bloom in Class 70	Sue Hearn (Truro)
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

32	The Margaret Shepherd Cup Best Exhibit by a WI Member	Val Strout (Lostwithiel)
33	The Kitson Cup Most Points (Classes 141-148)	Christine Harrington (Liskeard)
34	The Baseden Cup Best Club or Society Exhibit in Class 140	Kenwyn Valley Club (Truro)
35	The H & M Libby Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Novice Class 143	Linda Toms
36	Constance Spry Memorial Cup Best Exhibit in Class 144	Christine Harrington (Liskeard)
37	The Cornwall Theatre of Flowers Trophy Best Exhibit (Classes 141-148)	Fiona Hammond (Cardinham)

Section J – PHOTOGRAPHY

38	The Fortescue Cup Most Points in Section J	Lynda Mudle-Small (Bodmin)
39	The Launceston Cup Best Exhibit in Section J	Lynda Mudle-Small (Bodmin)
40	The Edwin Smith Memorial Trophy Best Black & White Photograph	Alan Nunn (St Austell)

TRADE CLASSES

41	The Banham Cup Best Show Garden	Eden Project Apprentices
42	The Bickford-Smith Trophy Best Trade Exhibit (winners from previous 2 years not eligible)	R & A Scamp
43	The Cornwall Garden Society Plantsman Award Plant or Plant Material of Recent Introduction or of Special Merit	Ron Scamp
44	Best Trade Newcomer – no cup Best Trade Stand by Newcomer or Returning Trader	Culmstock Chilli Co.