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Sherry H

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Hello everyone. I have collected about a dozen in bloom plants for my new interest and collection in isolation.

as u can see from the picture wood stakes are very distracting. Any suggestions ?
 

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A very nice arrangement!
I never use stakes, that makes it sometimes difficult to handle the plants but gives them a natural appearance...
 
I use a small piece of cooper wire (without cover), which allows to make a "U" turn in one of the end, been useful for holding the stem. As it is dark, is almost imperceptible.
 
Even tall ones like St. Swithin are without stakes, of course the inflorescences are hanging over a bit, like in nature...
 
For me staking is essential. I like the flowers facing me, arranged well and held above the foliage. So I put a lot time and thought into staking. Good presentation rarely happens by chance.

I use galvanised wire myself. You can bend it to shape and cut off bits that are too long.
 
Wayne booth or any of these? Misplaced a few tags
 

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Wayne booth is probably the one still opening it's bud in the group foto.
 

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