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ELLERSLIE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW 2011 Pages
Media Release 18
November 2010
More gardens at 2011 Ellerslie International Flower Show
Visitors to next years Ellerslie International Flower
Show (EIFS) will be able to enjoy more gardens than have ever
been on display before in Christchurch .
Exhibition Manager Kate Hillier says there will be a record
45 gardens at next years Show the biggest turnout
since the Show moved to Christchurch . At this years
EIFS, there were 34 gardens while in 2009, the first year
the Show was in Christchurch , there were 26 gardens.
Ms Hillier says the strong interest in exhibiting at Ellerslie
reflects a growing recognition among designers and businesses
that it is a must-attend event for those wanting to gain valuable
national and international exposure.
Since the Show came to Christchurch , people have seen
that it attracts a large number of visitors, including from
across New Zealand and the world, and this has made it very
appealing, she says.
Of course, this huge amount of interest from exhibitors
means visitors to the Show next year can look forward to some
extremely innovative and creative gardens. There will certainly
be plenty to see at the 2011 Show.
The Emerging Designs Student Designer of the Year
category is the biggest growth area, with three times the
number of students entering next years Show compared
to this year.
At next years Ellerslie, students will be asked to
design a small, low maintenance courtyard garden where a DINKY
(Double Income, No Kids Yet) couple can relax after a long
day at work with a glass of wine.
Ms Hillier says the Starlight Marquee, which is unique to
Ellerslie, is likely to contain some of the most popular gardens
among the public again next year. Multiple gold medal winner
Ben Hoyle will exhibit his Pure Indulgence garden, which he
describes as the fusion of all things sweet and horticultural
treats
a magical journey in a truly dreamlike world
in the Marquee next year. Fellow Wellington designer Andrew
Frazer will exhibit alongside Ben.
* Ellerslie International Flower Show is New Zealands
premier week-long garden extravaganza in Christchurchs
North Hagley Park from 9 to 13 March 2011. The Show celebrates
Christchurchs Garden City heritage and the best of national
and international garden design. Check out the website for
further information www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz
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Ellerslie International Flower Show.
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