Hallson Gardens

This one is new for me. First median to win Dykes Medal since "Brown Lasso'', a border bearded, in 1981. In a couple of years, a clump of this, will look stunning.

STARWOMAN

(Marky Smith, R. 1997) Sdlg. 90-26E. IB, 25" (64 cm), M
S. blackish royal purple (blacker than RHS 86A), faint lavender grey marks at deep purple midrib; style arms strong mauve violet, edges greyer; F. pearl (lighter than 156D) ground, ½" darkest black violet (darker than 86A) rim and center stripe, dark violet dashing and stitching within rim; beards blue violet at end, gold-tipped blue violet central area, yellow in throat; ruffled; slight sweet fragrance. Chubby Cheeks X Keppel 83-8A: (Snowbrook x sib). Aitken's Salmon Creek 1998. HM 2001, AM 2003, Sass Medal 2005, Dykes 2008.

Enjoy
Billy

Beautiful photo. I was delighted when this one won the Dykes Medal. It is nice to see another class besides BB win.

Starwoman is blooming for me now with three beautiful stalks.

I love it..nice pictures, thanks for sharing

Michael

Starwoman opened up 2 days ago. Last year it opened April 7. At this rate, everything will be bloomed out come showtime the 1st week in May.

Billy

Beautiful!!