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Gold medal winning palm display

palmtreesforpleasure

By palmtreesforpleasure
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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palmtreesforpleasure Grand Master

palmtreesforpleasure

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The last thing you would expected to see is a Gold medal winning Display at the Chelsea flower show in London. One very proud Mark Ainsworth of British palms in Hampshire has just won his 8th in a row!!!

The palms are grown superbly, some of the best grown specimens you would see anywhere

Mark Ainsworth Gold Medal

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Chamaerops humilis stella form

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Chamaerops humilis var volcano

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Trachycarpus wagnerianus

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Brahea armata

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Trachycarpus princeps

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Trithrinax campestris

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Chamaerops humilis var argentea (formerly cerifera)

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regards

Colin

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coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

Jastin Veteran

Jastin

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Wow, Impressive! Thanks for sharing Colin! I wonder if he uses the same palms for display year after year and just keeps winning!

Grateful to have what I have, Les amis de mes amis sont mes amis!

richnorm Grand Master

richnorm

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A lot of stuff gets sold on the last day. One year my mum and I bought huge cacti which we took home on the underground at rush hour!

palmtreesforpleasure Grand Master

palmtreesforpleasure

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A lot of stuff gets sold on the last day. One year my mum and I bought huge cacti which we took home on the underground at rush hour!

now that would have been interesting!! Hopefully it was easier to get breathing room carrying that :-)

regards

colin

coastal north facing location

100klm south of Sydney

NSW

Australia

Gonzer Grand Master

Gonzer

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The grouping of those species is really nice. Ordinarily, taken on their own (not considering it IS London) they'd be ho-hum.

Mr. Ainsworth has done a superb job of potting and display.

 

 

Cindy Adair Grand Master

Cindy Adair

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Hi Colin! Thanks for the very interesting photos. Chelsea is an event I've never attended. I know I'd love the plants. Someday...

Cindy Adair

Tassie_Troy1971 Grand Master

Tassie_Troy1971

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WOW ! They look fantastic Colin ! The Trachycarpus princeps caught my eye .

Did you get any cultivation tip off him ?

Old Beach ,Hobart
Tasmania ,Australia. 42 " south
Cool Maritime climate

Helena Rookie

Helena

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What a great display!

Helena

DoomsDave Grand Master

DoomsDave

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YOW!

Colin, keep up the good work!

Let's keep our forum fun and friendly.

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Stevetoad Grand Master

Stevetoad

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Those look awesome! After seeing this I put my new t. Nova in a pot.

"it's not dead it's sleeping"

Santee ca, zone10a/9b

18 miles from the ocean

avg. winter 68/40.avg summer 88/64.records 113/25

Howard007 Apprentice

Howard007

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Outstanding display! Talk about a guy with a "green thumb" :greenthumb:

KennyRE317 Mentor

KennyRE317

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Is he growing in hydroton or is it just dressin? g

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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3 things Impressive in this thread... :

1. Marks fine examples of Palms in England

2. Colin bringing us the pictures and news..

3. a Thread that prompts Helena to post again.. ;)

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

stygiana Rising Star

stygiana

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Outstanding work. It is beautiful and well done: superb looking plants, great selection of varieties, very nice pots, etc.

Thank you very much for posting.

And congratulations to Mr Mark Ainsworth. A well deserved gold medal!

Sebastian, garden on La Palma island, 370 m (1200 feet) above sea level / USDA Zone 11/12 ; Heat zone IV / V

Record High: 42°C (107F) / Record Low: 9°C (48°F). Rain: 600 mm (24 inches) per year with dry/wet seasons. Warm Season: July-November / Cool Season: December-June
Warmest month (August/September) average minimum temperature : 21°C (70°F) / Warmest month (August/September) average maximum temperature : 28°C (82°F)
Coldest month (February/March) average minimum temperature : 14,5°C (58°F) / Coldest month (February/March) average maximum temperature : 21°C (70°F)

Temperature of the sea : minimum of 20°C (68°F) in march, maximum of 25°C (77°F) in September/October.


 

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