BBC One Show presenter Alex Jones will be at the RHS Show in Cardiff over the weekend of April 20-22 (www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff) to see her own Alex Jones Daffodil on display.
The popular Welsh TV star was given a lovely surprise on the live show when champion grower Ron Scamp came into the studio to present her with her own flower.
Alex follows in the footsteps of Kathryn Jenkins and the ‘Duffydil’ by having a Daffodil named after her.
The beautiful pale white and pink flower is unusual for a Daffodil, and is being grown by Ron’s company Quality Daffodils, which has won the Best Floral Exhibitor at the Cardiff spring show for the past six consecutive years.
Ron is looking forward to welcoming Alex to his stand at the show, and he will be taking orders for the bulbs, so that people can see ‘Alex Jones’ bloom in their gardens or on their windowsills next spring.
Over the years the Royal Horticultural Society has honoured a number of individuals by naming a flower after them, and Alex is in illustrious company, joining Lady Diana and Maria Callas in saying it with flowers. The Kathryn Jenkins Daffodil and the ‘Duffydil’ have been on sale at previous Cardiff RHS shows.
The Daffodil is the national emblem of Wales, and the icon for the Cardiff show, which will attract some 25,000 people to the splendid parklands of Cardiff Castle for an event that features beautiful blooms from nurseries across the country, show gardens from leading Welsh talent, and advice and inspiration for the gardening season ahead.
Ron Scamp said: “The Alex Jones Daffodil is a lovely, delicate flower, like its namesake. I think it will prove popular amongst visitors to the Cardiff show and fans of Alex, and proceeds from sales will go towards BBC charities.” The bulbs can be ordered from www.qualitydaffodils.com
The RHS Show Cardiff also features:
- Show gardens from Wales’ leading designers
- RHS and Groundwork team up to shout about both charities’ work in inner city communities. Award-winning designer Chris Beardshaw to create ‘The Urban Oasis’
- Launch of the Young School Gardener of the Year by Blue Peter’s Chris Collins, part of the first National Gardening Week
- Spring Allotment and Grow Your Own advice
- Talks, demonstrations and expert advice from the RHS
- Floral marquees with over 50 floral exhibitors & Plant Plaza
- Schools Wheelbarrow competition with over 60 colourful, creative youngsters’ designs
- Launch of Campaign for School Gardening initiative by Chris Collins
- Garden furniture and equipment
- Craft Village
- Cafe Quarter and Food Hall
- Nature trails
- Street entertainers and live music on the bandstand
RHS Shows Director, Stephen Bennett, said: “The Alex Jones is a very special variety that will bear the name of the Welsh presenter. Alex is one of the most popular faces on TV, and we are delighted that she will be able to be with us at the Cardiff show later this month where her daffodil will be on display to the public.”
