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Geraniaceae
National Plant Collections®
in the UK
Pelargonium Geranium Erodium Monsonia Sarcocaulon
The National
Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens originated and runs the National
Plant Collections® Scheme in the UK. This was the first scheme of
its kind in the world and is being duplicated in other countries. There are 600 National
Plant Collections containing over 50,000 plants covering many, but not all Genera of
garden plants. The scheme was set up to help conserve rare, little known, unfashionable
garden worthy plants as well as the currently available specimens. In these days of chain
store garden centres the smaller nursreies cannot indulge themselves with currently
uncommercial varieties, nor vast lists where there arte only limited sales. These the
profusion of new varieties also puts strain on older forms. The scheme is one way to help
to keep these older varieties going. The other is for everyone to grow one or two more
varieties.
There are
three National Pelargonium Collections as of June 1999, details listed below. The
scheme is not designed to facilitate access by the public to a large number of unusal
plants, but to conserve and study the Genus or part Genus for the benefit of all. Whilst
it is obviously to the advantage of conservation to allow some access viewing of the
collection is therefore solely at the convenience of the Collection Holder, to whom the
plants belong. Plants may or may not be available for purchase from the Collection Holder
depending on the facilities available. Some collections are part of a commercial
venture, whilst others are maintained solely at the expense of the owner. It takes a lot
of time and money to maintain a collection whether large or small so your co-operation and
patience would be appreciated.
Apart from
National Pelargonium Collections, for the generally frost sensitive plants
originating mostly from Southern Africa, there are also National Geranium
Collections, for the the generally frost tolerant plants originating from temporate Europe
(together with China and even Southern Africa.) The other Genera of the Family,
Geraniaceae, Erodium, Monsonia & Sarcocaulon, are also
represented with National Collections and will soon be listed below for interest.
To find out
more about the National Plant Collections® Scheme, information is
available online on the NCCPG UK & NCCPG Wales websites.
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| Pelargonium |
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| The National Pelargonium Collection (all groups
including species) |
| Collection
Holder: |
Hazel Key |
| Location:
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Fibrex Nurseries Ltd,
Honeybourne Lane, Pebworth, Stratford-upon-avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8XP |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01789 720788,
Fax: 01789 721162, E-mail: not known, Website:
www.fibrex.co.uk |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Open to viewing at any
time from May 1st - August 31st, 10am - 5pm. (Sales from Nursery only from 12
noon - 5pm.) |
| No.
of species & cvs in collection: |
200+ species, 2000
cultivars |
| Plants
for Sale: |
Most eventually become
available throught the Nursery. |
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| The National Angel Pelargonium Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
Derek Lloyd Dean |
| Location:
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Private Residence:
8 Lynwood Close, South Harrow, Middlsex, HA2 9PR |
| Contact:
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Tel: not available,
Fax: none, E-mail: none, Website: none. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
The Collection can be
seen at the Hampton Coiurt Palace Flower Show every year. Not otherwise generally open to
visitors. Nursery is Mail-Order only and not open to the public. |
| Number
of cultivars in collection: |
43 |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A large number are
available Mail Order through Nursery Catalogue (3x2nd class stamps). Nursery is Mail-Order
only and not open to the public. |
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| The National Miniature and Dwarf (Zonal) Pelargonium
Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
Wendy and Ron Mitchell |
| Location:
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Private Residence:
Rapallo, 9 Palmers Road, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, PO33 4NA |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01983 884282, Fax:
not known, E-mail: not known, Website: not known. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment only |
| Number
of cultivars in collection: |
1,400 |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A large number are
available Mail Order through Nursery Catalogue (3x2nd class stamps), or on visits by
appointment to the collection. |
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| The National "succulent and xerophytic species" Pelargonium
Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
Sydney G. Reed |
| Location:
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Private Residence.
19 Leyson Road, The Reddings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6RU |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01452 548478, Fax:
none, E-mail: none, Website: none. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment only |
| Number
of species in collection: |
128 |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A limited number may be
available from time to time on visits to the collection, or at various local shows -
contact the Collection Holder for details. |
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| Geranium |
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| Geranium collections will be added soon |
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| Erodium |
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| The National Erodium Collection |
Collection Holder: |
John Ross |
| Location:
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2 Nunwood, Dumfries,
Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 0HX, Scotland, UK |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01387 720363,
Fax: not known, E-mail: not known, Website: not known.. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment only |
| No.
of species & cvs in collection: |
70+ |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A number may be
available from on visits to the collection, through his Nursery Catalogue. Contact the
Collection Holder for further details, |
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| The National Erodium Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
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| Location:
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R. V. Roger's Plant
Centre, Malton Road, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7HG, England, UK.
Tel: 01751 472226, Fax: not known, E-mail: not known,
Website: not known.. |
| Correspondence:
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Dr M. E. Addyman, 14
Cockshaw, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QX, England, UK.
Tel: 01434 605091, Fax: not known, E-mail: not known, Website:
not known.. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment with R. V. Roger |
| No.
of species & cultivars in collection: |
30+ species, 44
cultivars. |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A number may be
available from on visits to the collection, through the Nursery Catalogue. Contact R. V.
Rodger for further details, |
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| Monsonia |
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| The National Monsonia Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
Sydney G. Reed |
| Location:
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Private Residence.
19 Leyson Road, The Reddings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6RU |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01452 548478,
Fax: none, E-mail: none, Website: none. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment only |
| Number
of species in collection: |
5 |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A limited number may be
available from time to time on visits to the collection, or at various local shows -
contact the Collection Holder for details. |
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| Sarcocaulon |
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| The National Sarcocaulon Collection |
| Collection
Holder: |
Sydney G. Reed |
| Location:
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Private Residence.
19 Leyson Road, The Reddings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6RU |
| Contact:
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Tel: 01452 548478,
Fax: none, E-mail: none, Website: none. |
| Viewing
of the Collection: |
Strictly by prior
appointment only |
| Number
of species in collection: |
11 |
| Plants
for Sale: |
A limited number may be
available from time to time on visits to the collection, or at various local shows -
contact the Collection Holder for details. |
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