Season was almost over for me and many other N I growers Only took 3 sdlgs to Nelson . Lucky to win both double sdlg classes. Also put a red/pink in an unplaced pinks collection. Red /pink was almost…
S I doubles
Day: October 9, 2008
S I doubles
David Adams 3rd placed entry rearranged for other photo Again , all are sdlg of good style, attractive shades of pink.
S I doubles
Winning entry from McQuarries with yellow — red Helen O,More at top John Hunter entry 2nd .. 5 of 6 vases are sdlgs.
S I show
Some collection classes from the South Island Natonal at Nelson . My top interest is the doubles — 4 excellent entries. Most notably only one , named and registered variety was used. The Kiwi breeders are working hard in…
Birds
The left front of the flowerhead has the tops of the stamens nipped off. The culprit sat at the top of the bush , singing [ beautifully ] and laughing at me. The N Z tui is a…
Question
Hi Daffnetters, Thanks for the question replies. Yes , they are the very beautiful and popular New South Wales [ Australian ] Waratah — Telopea speciosissima The variety shown is a N Z selection Red Embers Well done …