Sun brings out early blooms
Great variety of flowers at RHS show
Judges at the Royal Horticultural Society of Perthshire’s Summer Flower Show are expecting a change in the kind of entries submitted this year as the hot weather brought flowers and fruit out weeks earlier than usual.
The show is on Friday, August 17 between 1pm and 4pm and again on Saturday, August 18 from 10am to 4.30pm in the Burnside Halls in Scone, with plenty of competition over 150 classes of cut flower, potted plants, fruit and vegetables filling the main hall.
And the RHS of Perthshire’s Floral Art Club is also celebrating its diamond anniversary in 2018.
As the weather has been so warm and sunny, many blooms and crops will be at their best earlier in the season, so there will be a different range of exhibits on show this year.
Soft fruit has been one of the winning crops this summer, producing flavoursome berries whilst it must be the earliest crop of cucumbers and tomatoes on record.
“It may be that your garden has produced prize-winning yields or blooms that you would like to share with others,” said Gillian Sharp chair of RHS of Perthshire.
“If so, then do download a copy of the RHS of Perthshire schedule for taking part in this annual event.”
A new award for 2018 is a bronze medal, to be awarded to the best exhibit in the rose section, given to mark the formation of the The Rose Society UK.
Roses are found in most gardens and have done remarkably well with this summer’s conditions. Gillian added: “All you need to do is cut Dhalias at last year’s RHS show and exhibit the prized blooms on Thursday 16, from 5pm. If you are a novice, don’t despair there’s plenty of seasoned exhibitors to offer help.”
The warm days also offered opportunities for handicraft making in the sun or getting out with a thought to the photographic classes.
All ages are catered for in the handicraft section, with the children’s section inspiring craft-making for up to 18-year-olds.
There’s still of time to prepare for this event. Details can be found at www.rhsofperthshire.co.uk