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10th Anniversary Orchid Show

Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd May
10th Anniversary Orchid Show

The 10th Anniversary Orchid Show at Raby Castle, near Darlington, has got off to an exciting start with the official naming of the Raby Castle Orchid. Orchid show exhibitor, Jac Wubben from Holland sourced a beautiful pink Phalaenopsis orchid, which has now been officially registered with the Royal Horticultural Society as the Raby Castle Orchid. There are only 100 Raby Castle Orchids available and these are on sale exclusively at the Orchid Show priced from £15.00 to £30.00, with all proceeds form sales going to the Butterwick Hospice.

Lord Barnard, proprietor of Raby Estates (pictured right with Jac Wubben) accepted the orchid on behalf on Raby Castle saying: “it is a great privilege to have such a beautiful orchid named after Raby Castle, and it is very fitting on this, the 10th anniversary of the Orchid Show.” Dr. Richard Warren, co-organiser of the show went on to thank Lord Barnard for his support and praised the development of the show which has steadily grown in to one of the most successful and important orchid shows in the region.

The Orchid Show is open from Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd May, 11am – 5pm, with a special show focus on ‘Mysterious East: Land of a 1000 Orchids.’ Over 2,500 orchids are on display and sale ranging from the Phalaenopsis, to the more exotic Vandas’ and Brassia hybrid varieties. Visitors have the opportunity to talk to the experts, attend lectures and demonstrations for advice on how to make the most of their orchids.

The North East of England and Darlington Orchid Societies will both be in attendance. Jac Wubben, one of Europe’s leading Orchid growers has once again chosen Raby as the only show he will exhibit at in the north of England this year. Jac will be carefully transporting a range of over 75 different species and hybrids from Holland from among the hundreds of plants in his catalogue of 1500 types.

Daily Informative Talks

Repotting Orchids: 1.30 – 2.00 pm Orchids for Beginners: 3.00 – 3.30 pm

Midday Lectures

At 12 noon experts will share their knowledge and experience of orchids from around the world.

Saturday: Chris Barker on the ‘Hidden Secrets of Malaysia and Singapore’

Sunday: Jac Wubben on the ‘Exotic Mysteries of Thailand’

Monday: Richard Warren on the ‘Forbidden Treasures of New Guinea’

Opening Times and Prices: Orchid Show, Park & Gardens: 11am to 5pm

Free admission for season ticket holders, Adults £5, Concessions £4, Children under 12 free of charge, Children 12 to 15 £3. Top up fee applies to visit Raby Castle.

Professional Nurseries: Orchideeen Wubben, Netherlands. David Stead Orchids, Shadwell, Leeds. Dave Parkinson, Goole. Pazuzu Extreme Flora, Germany.

Orchid Societies: Darlington and District Orchid Society, Northeast of England Orchid Society and Hardy Orchid Society

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