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The Ultimate Flower Show

August 15, 16, 17, 2008

Once again the Melbourne Orchid Spectacular will be held at Gardenworld, Australia's largest nursery complex.

Over 30 orchid societies and nurseries will be exhibiting thousands of blooming orchids from across the world.

As well as the incredible range of Cymbidiums, Cattleyas and other well known genera of orchids, there will be an extensive displays of the more unusual and rare varieties such as the "Upside Down Orchid" (Stanhopeas) and many of our Victorian ground orchids.

One variety to be featured is the Masdevallia orchid, a dwarf species from the cloud forests of Central America. Masdevallias suit Melbourne's cool moist climate and can also grow well in indoor conditions. Trends within the trade have seen the Masdevallia become the most popular orchid of recent times. This is primarily due to its compact habit, incredible flower colours and patterns and its multitude of easily produced blooms. It is not uncommon for a 5cm pot to carry 10 or more large flowers for months. Masdevallias will one day be a commonly collected orchid by novice gardeners. All that is required is a better understanding of the plants habits by the public and for commercial propagators to make the plant more readily available. Unfortunately, orchids are often misunderstood by gardeners and hence many people are too hesitant to try them out.

The show has a lot to offer for young and old, experts will be on hand and demonstrations will be held throughout the 3 days. Orchids of all shapes and sizes will also be available for sale, many of these on offer for the first time.

The show will be open for judging and for photographing by appointment only on August 14 and will open to the public from the 15th to 17th from 9am to 5 pm each day.
Orchid photographs and articles are available to members of the media on request if required.

This is the largest annual orchid show in Australia and is one of the highlights of the
Victorian horticultural calendar. All door takings are distributed to the societies.

Admission charges will be $6.00 for adults and children under 12 are free.
Senior cardholders will have a special day at $4.00 each on Friday.

For further information please contact Jeno Kapitany on 0419 444457 or Ern Kettle on 03 9798 5845.

The show is held in a huge Marquee at the rear of Collectors Corner

Venue:
Gardenworld
810 Springvale Rd
Braeside
Phone 03 97985845

Major Sponsors

Collectors Corner, OSCOV, GARDENWORLD and Van Schacks

In addition to the Melbourne Orchid Spectacular the following Orchid Nurseries will be offering their products for sale in a huge sales area created inside Collectors Corner.

Castle Creek Orchids (Vic)
Mt Beenak Orchids (Vic)
Orchid World (Vic)
Tinonee Orchids (NSW)
Woolf Orchid Culture (Qld),

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