Isle of Wight
There are two growers of Nerines on the Isle of Wight who, every year, welcome members of NAAS to visit. Ken Hall is at Springbank Nursery where he cultivates both hardy Nerines and Nerine sarniensis. Chris Edwards is a keen breeder of N. sarniensis in Newport.
2021
After a break in 2020 because of the Coronavirus pandemic, members were again invited to view the Nerines grown by members Ken Hall and Chris Edwards.
(Thanks to member Helen Brown for the photos in the slideshow.)
Members admiring the hardy Nerine Bowdenii grown by Ken Hall.
Ken, surrounded by his Nerine Bowdenii.
Then into Ken's glasshouse to view his display of Nerine Sarniensis.
The beautiful display of Nerine Sarniensis in Chris' glasshouse.
Chris Edwards with some of his Nerine Sarniensis.
Members admiring the hardy Nerine Bowdenii grown by Ken Hall.
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2019
Once again, members were invited to view Nerines at Springbank Nursery.
NAAS members enjoying the variety of plants on display.
Members admiring a stunning display of Hardy Nerines .......
....... in pink ......
.... as well as in white.
Ken's Nerine Sarniensis ....
..... also looking good!
A group of Ken's blooms given the RHS Award of Merit
NAAS members enjoying the variety of plants on display.
Members admiring a stunning display of Hardy Nerines .......
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Beautiful Nerine Sarniensis produced and cared for by Chris.
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And this year, some beautiful Nerine blooms grown by Howard, another NAAS member on the Isle of Wight.
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2018
Visit to Ken Hall at Springbank Nursery.
Ken with NAAS members Reg and Roy Prior.
Beautiful Nerine sarniensis in all their glory in Ken's glasshouse.
A carefully arranged display in a corner of the glasshouse.
Hardy NAAS members surveying the Hardy Nerines in Ken's garden!
Ken with the Nerine named after him, it’s called “Joe”
His first name is Joseph!!
Ken ( r.) with Chris (l.) and visitor Reg Wright on a much brighter day!
A good display of Nerine Bowdenii.
Ken with NAAS members Reg and Roy Prior.
Beautiful Nerine sarniensis in all their glory in Ken's glasshouse.
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Over the years, Chris Edwards has bred many Nerine sarniensis seedlings which have produced wonderful blooms. Although part of his collection of plants is now in the care of Steve Eyre at Bickham, he still has a fabulous display in his own greenhouses.
Beautiful Nerine sarniensis looking stunning in Chris' greenhouses.
Beautiful Nerine sarniensis looking stunning in Chris' greenhouses.
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