Disa orchids lift my spirits
Post categories: Tom Sumner
| 11:46 UK time, Wednesday, 9 July 2008
It's a bit like Glastonbury here today, with a pair of Wellingtons the definite 'must have' item.
There's still plenty of people flocking to the show and the famous British wartime sprit is really kicking in with everyone determined to enjoy themselves despite the weather.
I have to confess I needed something to lift my spirits when I arrived this morning, but a short walk into the marquee gave me plenty to get me enthused for a busy day at the show.
In one corner a display of bright Disa orchids in a range of almost luminous reds and pinks is a complete show-stopper that really sticks out and grabs your attention. I've never tried growing this type of orchid but looking at the stand I'm definitely going to have to try.
Also in the marquee the bold displays of Dahlias from the National Collection exhibited by Winchester Growers and the giant begonias from Blackmore and Langdon, cleverly placed either side of the entrance together with a wonderful stand of perennials from Hardy's Cottage Garden plants was a great piece of planning to entice visitors in.
There's still plenty of people flocking to the show and the famous British wartime sprit is really kicking in with everyone determined to enjoy themselves despite the weather.
I have to confess I needed something to lift my spirits when I arrived this morning, but a short walk into the marquee gave me plenty to get me enthused for a busy day at the show.
In one corner a display of bright Disa orchids in a range of almost luminous reds and pinks is a complete show-stopper that really sticks out and grabs your attention. I've never tried growing this type of orchid but looking at the stand I'm definitely going to have to try.
Also in the marquee the bold displays of Dahlias from the National Collection exhibited by Winchester Growers and the giant begonias from Blackmore and Langdon, cleverly placed either side of the entrance together with a wonderful stand of perennials from Hardy's Cottage Garden plants was a great piece of planning to entice visitors in.
Comment number 1.
At 9th Jul 2008, brendaandbrian wrote:I have never seen a bright red or pink orchid. Can anyone recommend a suitable variety for a complete amateur with very limited talents to try?
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