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Forced shrubs competition Keukenhof 2010
09-04-2010
Lilac and Viburnum very popular at Keukenhof
The number of forced shrubs, shown in the Willem Alexander Pavillion every year, is striking. A wonderful presentation with Lilacs, Viburnum, Forsythia and other forced shrubs are very attractive for the public. Also the smell attracts many visitors who enter the pavillion. In cooperation with the Forced Shrub Working Group Keukenhof opened a great number of competitions with special Awards, which were divided as follows:
Other Forced shrubs
In this category Prunus and Forsythia are the most imortant representatives. Kwekerij Barakole from Aalsmeer entered Prunus glandulosa 'Alba Plena' (Almond) in good quality and gained 9.04 points. The Award though was for Forsythia 'Lynwood Gold', by Fa. W.J. Rijlaarsdam from Nieuwkoop with 9.46 points.
Viburnum
All entries were refreshed once and the highest score was good for the Award. Nearly 20 entries with top quality were delivered for the jury. Mediaverdi VOF from Aalsmeer had several good scoring entries, even two first ratings. The highest score was 9.64 for a beautifully uniform entry by Mediaverdi, who received the Award.
Lilac other colours
An entry with many pink, cream/yellow and multi-coloured flowers. Well known are varieties as 'Lavaliensis'and 'Andenken an Ludwig Spath', but also many old lilacs like 'Maiden's Blush' and 'Dark Koster', are making a come back. The first entry of Syringa 'Maiden's Bush' by Wed. Jac. Hansen Kzn & Zn. from Aalsmeer gained the Award with a score of 9.68 points.
Lilac white
'Mad. Florent Stepman' by W. Kazemier from Aalsmeer was a topper: 9.7 points; in the second delivery this firm succeeded in ending even higher: 9.76 points and thus the winner of the Award Syringa of Keukenhof 2010.
