John Trott had another success at the three counties show, held at Malvern 4th to the 8th May. He won a gold medal with a very good display of his trees. Despite the marquee being flooded the show was a great event and attracted many visitors, some of them went home with a bonsai. For more details on the show visit the three counties website.
Ficus microcarpa is a great species for bonsai and a firm favourite for indoor use in the UK from a tropical species that copes with being cared for indoors as it needs to warmth.
Congratulations to all those who entered their bonsai trees into the Open Competition at the Wessex Show on Sunday 1st May, there were some superb trees in the competition and it was a fun day.
This year was another great Bonsai show hosted by Wessex Bonsai Society on the 1st May 2016. The Open competition had a good level of entries, and it was fun to enter and be part of the day. There was a lot of discussion and a very friendly atmosphere throughout the day and refreshments on hand too.
Fraxinus hupehensis is a species that is not commonly used in the UK as bonsai but Fraxinus excelsior is often seen which is native to the UK. It was also interesting whilst trying to discover more information about Fraxinus hupehensis that one was sold by the well known auction house of Sotherby’s!
Glyptostrobus pensilis or otherwise known as the Chinese swamp cypress was a great find at the BCI Convention in China as a bonsai. It makes a stunning tree in its natural environment but also an impressive bonsai too.
Ikebana, floral displays and points of interest from the Bonsai Exposition in France. There were some extra elements of interest around the whole show with small corner displays, and the central stage had a large display of Japanese items.
Sunday 8th May – Surrey Heath Bonsai Show
@Lord Pirbright Hall, The Green, Pirbright, Surrey. GU24 0JE
Admission £2/£1
Open from 10.00am until 4pm
Contact: Chris Rhodes 01276 20893
E-mail: rhodes163@googlemail.com
There were some stunning Orchids at the Bonsai Exposition in France and the overall display was a floral delight. Here are some of the orchids that were on display.
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