Top rose at Hampton Court

My favourite rose at Hampton Court this year was a new introduction called Dorothy House, from Fryer's Roses, which has a strong and heady fragrance. The contrasts of this variety are remarkable with dark green foilage accentuating the pale, pearl flowers that have a shimmer of pink. This rose is named after Doreen Constance Dorothy Elsie House of Bath, who died in March 2008, and proceeds will go to support the hospice in Winsley, Wiltshire.

Pictures from Hampton Court

See many of my pictures from this year's event at Times Online's Hampton Court Palace Flower Show page

Fellow bloggers

Other bloggers here at Hampton Court are James Alexander Sinclair and Mark Diacomo and The Constant Gardener, so check them out...

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show coverage

I am busy working away at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which takes place July 7-12. If you want to follow my exploits there then follow this link

Phew! What a scorcher

I pity the designers and contractors getting their show gardens ready for Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, which kicks off next Tuesday. It is absolutely sweltering! I tried to do just a bit of clearing up in the garden yesterday and had to retreat for a cold shower after coming out in a heat rash. Mind you, my courgettes are loving this weather...