Victorian Violas

Rob Chapman, of Victorian Violas in Lincoln, which he runs with his wife, Sue, was our speaker for our March meeting. They brought a wide selection of violas, which they had grown, and which were for sale. Rob is a Chelsea medal winner and has bred new varieties of violas. He gave us a short history of the cultivation of violas, illustrating his talk with various examples that he had brought. Rob also explained the procedures for growing violas, including recommended potting composts, planting positions and dead-heading.
We again had a very good turnout of members. The Flower of the Month Competition was won by Chris with a grape hyacinth.