Last Sunday, the first of the Rare Plant Fairs organised by Ian and Teresa Moss was held at one of the most fabulous locations, Quenington Old Rectory. You will find out more about it by clicking on this link to their informative new website. The Old Rectory is one of the places where it's hard to stop taking photos, there's a fantastic view of something wherever you look. The fair was later than usual which meant the Darmera peltata were in flower, an added bonus.
There were masses of stalls selling a wide range of plan, with growers patiently explaining the best conditions to grow particular plants to guarantee success, I bought lots of alpines, more epimediums and the brightest orange geum you can imagine. Here are some of the photos I took, starting with a view of the copper beech hanging over the river when we arrived:
I'm not sure which of these photos I like most, the copper beech is fabulous isn't it?
Darmera peltata appreciation society, above huge clumpy roots and flowering stems being sent up with the most beautiful flowers on top. It clearly likes a wet position.
Attending the Rare Plant Fairs is by buying a ticket in advance and getting a time slot, so it's worth looking at the list of future plant fairs and buying tickets for those you would like to attend.
Even if you don't want to buy any more plants, money raised goes to a charity, and the gardens they are held in are always magnificent.
Another photos of attendees
and here I tried to show the massive roots of Darmera peltata and how fascinatingly the flower stems emerge from them.
There's lots of sculpture in the garden, this one is my favourite, I love the river running through the garden and the fact this sculpture makes full use of the water.
The next rare Plant Fair is being held on 30 May at
Kingston Bagpuize, great location, and not that far away. Why not click on the link and find out more?
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