Here's the best in show - a fantastic pan of Dionysia curviflora, grown by Nigel Fuller
Best pan of bulbous plants was Colchicum szovitsii, nice one Diane Clement!
Geoff Rollinson can do no wrong with Saxifraga 'Coolock Gem' - once again winning the Saxifraga group salver
In good company with Saxifraga lilacina grown by Mark Childerhouse, awarded a certificate of Merit
Corydalis is always a dominant genus at Loughborough and these two were my pick of the pots!
Corydalis ledebouriana.
Corydalis seisumsiana.
The later flowering Crocus were in fine form with this panful of Crocus dalamticus
A close up of the intricate markings on Crocus heufellianus 'Carpathian Wonder'
Dionysias by the dozen and the recipient of the 80th Anniversary award was Dionysia afghanica...
Dionysia bryoides earning a Certificate of Merit.....
A couple of classy Fritilaria exhibits, firstly Fritillaria alburyana.
and Fritillaria pinardii....
As the Snowdrops season draws to a close, a large pan of Galanthus virescens:
Claire Oates presented two exceptional exhibits, both being awarded a Certificate of Merit.
Hepatica japonica alba
Narcissus cyclamineus
Primula allionii 'Pinkie' is rarely seen so large and perfectly covered in flowers
Primula bhutanica...
Best plant from the Americas was Scoliopus bigelovii from Bob and Rannveig wallis
Striking foliage interest provided by Anisotome imbricata...
Finally, two striking examples of the in vogue genus - Ypsilandra!
Ypsilandra cavilierei
Ypsilandra thibetica
No stopping me this year, images from Blackpool will follow.....
