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Daffodils sing out at the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff
Fans of international singing sensation Katherine Jenkins (pictured right) will be able to enjoy a show of their very own when the 'Katherine Jenkins' daffodil is launched at the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff this April. Like its namesake, the 'Katherine Jenkins' daffodil is expected to be the star attraction at the show which is held from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 April 2007.
The BRIT award winning Mezzo Soprano chose her fragrant daffodil from a range grown by specialist Ron Scamp, who won best in show for his Quality Daffodils at the two previous RHS Cardiff shows. As mascot for the Welsh rugby team, Katherine will be presented with her daffodil and RHS certification before the Wales v England game at the Millennium Stadium on March 17 and 'Katherine Jenkins' bulbs will be available to buy at this year’s RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff.
For those not able to catch the magnificent selection of daffodils at the RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff, there will be a spectacular bank of award winning daffodils in the heart of London, at the RHS London Flower Show (3-4 April) when expert and amateur growers alike, compete in the RHS Daffodil Show.
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey is also a fantastic place to get a taste of spring with the Daffodil Show returning for another year on 24-25 April. Visitors can go to all four RHS Gardens to see daffodils that are out until April, with small displays of early blooms such as Narcissus ‘Early Sensation’ out now at RHS Garden Wisley.
The RHS recommends the following for those wishing to grow daffodils at home. All have been awarded the Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is extra reassurance that you will be heading for gardening success.
- Narcissus 'Angelito'
- Narcissus 'Great Gatsby'
- Narcissus 'Oregon Snow'
To book tickets call 08700 66 77 99 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff The Show is open: Friday 20 April, 10am-5.30pm; Saturday 21 April, 10am-5.30pm; Sunday 22 April, 10am-4.30pm
RHS members in advance: £8, Public in advance: £9, Groups of 10+ in advance: £8.50, ALL tickets on the day: £10, Children under the age of 16 admitted free with an accompanying adult.
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