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Chelsea Gold for Suffolk Collection Holder

SPH-Admin — Wed, 21 May 2025 07:33:48 +0000

Suffolk National Collection holder Sarah Cook has won gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

Sarah’s gold medal-winning exhibit at the 2025 Chelsea Flower Show showcased iris cultivars from the National Collection. Her display featured a stunning variety of irises, particularly those bred by Sir Cedric Morris, a renowned artist and horticulturist. Morris was known for his work in developing bearded irises, many of which have been preserved thanks to Sarah’s dedication to plant conservation.

Sarah has spent years researching and rediscovering Morris’ irises, ensuring their survival and recognition in the horticultural world. Her exhibit highlighted the unique colors and forms of these irises, demonstrating their artistic and botanical significance. The collection included rare and historically significant cultivars, some of which had been thought lost but were rediscovered through her efforts.

Beyond Chelsea, Sarah Cook has been recognized by Plant Heritage for her work in cultivated plant conservation. She was honoured with the Brickell Award for her dedication to preserving the Benton irises.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022

SPH-Admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 22:57:46 +0000

New Year Flower Hunt

SPH-Admin — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:20:37 +0000

We’re having a flower hunt to see what’s in flower at the new year. You’re invited to look in your gardens to see what’s in flower on either December 31st or January 1st, take a picture and send it to us with its name. A selection of the photos will be published on the web site. As well as being fun, it will provide useful information about what’s on flower at this time of the year.

The rules are simple: New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, any cultivated plant (species or cultivar); post it’s picture and name on Facebook or Twitter (reply to our post) or email it to planthunt@SuffolkPlants.org.uk.

Happy hunting!