Fritillaria Society Display and talks

Special Event
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2
Apr

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

RHS Garden Wisley, GU23 6QB

Address

Wisley Lane
WOKING
Surrey
GU23 6QB

Venue

RHS Garden Wisley, RHS Hilltop – The Home of Gardening Science

Booking

  • Member

    Free garden entry

  • Non-member

    Normal garden admission applies

  • No booking is required for this event

Overview

  • Event times

    10am–4pm

  • Subject

    Special Event

Join the Fritillaria Society at RHS Garden Wisley for displays of Fritillaria imperialis and other species. Enjoy a range of talks, tours of the Wisley Fritillaria trial and speak to the experts for help and advice.

Highlights of Sunday:
All displays and talks are taking place in the Learning Studios, RHS Hilltop

10.15 am – Lecture: New Petilium hybrids, Willem Wietzma
Willem is the breeder of these wonderful hybrids on trial at RHS Garden Wisley. He is talking about the goals and achievements of this innovative programme.
          
11.30am – Lecture: The RHS larger Fritillaria Trial and awards, John Amand
John is part of the trial forum and is discussing the results so far.
           
2pm – Tour: Explore the Wisley Alpine yard
Meet at 1.45pm at the Alpine House.
 
2pm–4pm – Guided Tours: See the Petilium Trial and other plantings
Please make your way to the Trials Fields where a member of the team will be on hand to answer questions.

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.