Plant Society events for 2012
Throughout the year Wisley hosts a range of specialist events focusing on particular plant groups.
Next event:
Mammillaria Society Show, Sale and AGM - 26 May, Hillside Event Centre (11am - 4pm).
Come and see Mammillaria and Thelocactus from two National Collections, together with related plants mainly from Mexico. From late morning young plants and seeds will be offered for sale and in the early afternoon short talks will be given on some outstanding species and their cultivation.
Calendar
Iris Society Show – 2 & 3 June, Hillside Event Centre and Glasshouse Gallery (Sat 12 - 4.30pm, Sun 10am - 4.30pm)
A special celebration of the British Iris Society's 90th anniversary, with a selection of irises on show and plant sales. On Saturday at 2pm join a talk with Curator Colin Crosbie. Visit on Sunday for plant sales by specialist nurseries and the chance to ask the experts your questions. Don't miss the display of iris prints in the Glasshouse Gallery.
Pinks Open Day & Trials Field - 13 June
Visit the trials field, and enjoy displays on a red, white and blue theme for the Diamond Jubilee.
Sweet Pea Open Day - 14 June
Visit the trials field, and enjoy displays on a red, white and blue theme for the Diamond Jubilee.
Delphinium Show - 20 June
A judged show followed by 'ask the experts', floral displays and the chance to see the blooms on Portsmouth Field.
Fuchsias in the Glasshouse - 18-19 August
A new event held in the Glasshouse Gallery.
Fritillaria Group Autumn Show - 30 September
Includes group AGM and photo display.
Specialist Society Open Day - 5 October
Cyclamen Society Autumn Show - 13 October
Saxifrage AGM and Show - 28 October
An Afternoon with Delphiniums – 3 November