Rare win for pelargonium

Cheryl Dixon’s potted pelargonium was judged Best in Show.

The gardening prowess of members of the Hibiscus Coast Garden Club was on display at the club’s show, held on Monday, November 20 at Manly Bowling Club.

Among all the flowering plants, vegetables and floral art that entered the competition, a potted deep red, almost black, pelargonium drew the judges’ eyes, and was selected as Best in Show – with judges noting it was rare for any specimen in a container to win this award.

Judges also commented that it was good to see more vegetable entries than last year – suggesting it was perhaps a sign that more people are growing their own edibles at home.

The club has more than 130 members and now meets in the Manly Bowling Club, with Mini Shows most months and two large shows annually at the same venue.