My Plant of the Month February

Azalea

Rhododendron simsii

Two sorts of Azalea's are widely used in the indoor house plant market these are Rhododendron simsii (Azalea indica) & Rhododendron obtusum ( Japanese Azalea).

Pronounced a-ZAY-lee-a, its genus name is Rhododendron simsii. The name orginates from the Greek azaleas meaning dry, but it is not a suitable name, as azaleas today are not related to the original Lapland variety which grow in dry places, but comes from China and Thailand in very wet conditions.

Colours Red, pink, white, purples, two tone colours.

Related to garden rhododendrons; but azaleas are not as hardy and should be indoors in the winter except in very mild areas such as cornwall.

Care remember to water regularly - with rainwater if you live in a hard water area or soften water for a few days with added peat. - Azalea hate drying out.

Dry brown leaves usually indicates underwatering whereas firm yellow leaves means it has been watered with hard water.

Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association

ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW

WADEBRIDGE 4th 5th & 6th June 2009
FLOWER SHOW

FLORAL ART CLASSES

ENTRIES CLOSE 7th APRIL 2009

Registered Charity No. 250312

FLOWER PAVILION TIMES OF OPENING

Thursday 9.00am - 6.30pm
Friday 8.30am - 6.30pm
Saturday 8.30am - 4.45pm
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association
COMPETITIVE AND FLORAL ART SECTION
Wadebridge 5th, 6th & 7th June 2008

Exhibits in Competitive and Floral Art Classes entry form FROM Mrs J Walters, 51 Church View Road, Camborne TR14 8RQ or
Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ

CUT TREES AND SHRUBS

SECTION A

PRIZE MONEY
Classes 1 - 2 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5

Vases will be provided by the Association

Class 1 One vase of any Flowering Tree or Shrub ONE variety in 91cm (36in) space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.

Class 2 One vase of Cut Foliage ONE variety in 91cm (36in) space and 91cm (36 in) from rim of vase.

The Treseder Challenge Cup will be awarded to the winner with the most points in Classes 1 & 2.

Class 3 Any One Specimen Flower/Bloom.
The winners in this class will be awarded rosettes.

The Cut Flower cup will be awarded to the winner with the most points in class 3

CONTAINER GARDENING

SECTION B

PRIZE MONEY
Classes 4 – 8 1st £10, 2nd £8, 3rd £5
Rosettes and Prize Cards for this section

Exhibitors please note:- No artificial plant material.
See regulation 8.

Class 4 Hanging Basket
The basket frame should have a maximum diameter of 41cm (16in). Hanging supports will be provided.

First Prize: The Cornish Nurseryman's Association Perpetual Challenge Cup

Class 5 Window Box
The window box should have a maximum external width of 23cm (9in) and a maximum external length of 76cm (30in). Suitable staging will be provided.

First Prize: The Miracle Gro Perpetual Challenge Trophy

Class 6 A Patio Container
This could be a tub or garden ornament. The container will be staged on a floor level space 91cm (36in) long by 69cm (27in) deep.

First Prize: The Jewson Ltd (Wadebridge Branch) Challenge Cup

Class 7 Herb Gardening, a minimum of 5 specimens, the plants to be shown in a container of any shape, staging of decking boards will be provided 1metre square, height unlimited
Class 8 Hanging Pouch With Most Colour
Pouches kindly supplied by Trelawney Garden Leisure. Any competitor wishing to enter this class please send a stamped addressed A5 sized envelope to Mrs J Hoskin, Bronwhella, 17 Glynn Road, Liskeard PL14 4HJ

Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available from a committee member on staging day.

FLORAL ART CLASSES

Judging under NAFAS COMPETITION MANUAL 1st EDITION 2001

Floral Art Theme: EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
(Inspired by the ‘Year of Food and Farming’)

www.yearoffoodandfarming.org.uk

Class 9 Patio Party
An exhibit to be staged on 4 paving slabs each measuring 60cm and arranged in a square (120 x 120cm) approximately 15cm above ground level. Height unlimited. To be viewed and judged all round. Up to two people may take part in this class for which a £30 grant plus 2 day passes will be allowed.

Class 10 Hot and Spicy
A pedestal exhibit (competitor to provide own pedestal) Wood stained base provided approximately 122cm wide, 122cm deep. Height unlimited against cream background.

Class 11 Farmers Market
An exhibit to be staged on a circular table 90cm in diameter and approximately 75cm from ground level’ height unlimited. Exhibitors to provide own covering. To be viewed and judged all round.

Class 12 Days of Wine & Roses
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep. Background height 122cm.

Class 13 Contemporary Herbs
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, background height 122cm.

Class 14 Diversification
An exhibit. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, background height 122cm.

Class 15 Gourmet Gardener
An exhibit to include fruit and/or vegetables. Space 91cm wide, 69cm deep, height unlimited. Open staging – to be viewed and judged all round.

Class 16 Sweet & Simple A petite exhibit not exceeding 25cm in width, depth and height.

(In all classes flowers/fruit/vegetables need not be grown by competitor)

Any exhibitor making three or more entries in sections B & C will be entitled to one day free entry to showground. This pass will be available on staging day from a committee member.


Winners may collect their trophies from the flower pavilion office on Saturday between 4.30pm and 5.00pm.