I prefer my Caerulia Luxurians - similar colouring but more restrained. I've gone off big fat double clematis flowers and prefer the simpler forms, as do the pollinators.
Good pics tho. Thanks for that.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Lovely photos Alan, thanks for posting. I think l might give Tatton a try next year . It's been years since we visited, it absolutely peed down and we got drenched! I noticed the comments on the TV about what a friendly show it is.
Here we go again. You get a whole day for that price. Work out how much that is per hour and compare t to football tickets, theatre, cinema, swimming pool or even a cup of coffee!
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Each to their own Hosta ! Like all shows there are gardens etc. that I think "no way!", and others I just want to take home with me. I agree @Fire that gate was lovely, and the colour scheme was my cup of tea.
There are a number of gardens which are produced by children, and these are inevitably naff. Some adult displays are somewhat amateurish as well, not the sort of thing that you would expect to see at Chelsea.
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Good pics tho. Thanks for that.
A bit more village fete than RHS.