Dibleys Nurseries Explained

Dibleys Nurseries is a grower of Streptocarpus plants. The nursery is based in Llanelidan, Denbighshire, north-east Wales.

In 2021, Dibleys Nurseries won their 31st Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, bringing their tally of RHS Gold medals to a total of over 200.[1] [2] [3]

Dibleys' Streptocarpus 'Harlequin Blue' was named RHS Plant of the Year at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show.[4]

History

Rex Dibley started the nursery in 1976 and originally called it 'Efenechtyd Nurseries', taking the name of the nearby village of Efenechtyd at the time. The Welsh name proved difficult for some, so the nursery's name was changed to 'Dibleys Nurseries' after the family name. In 1984, Rex Dibley's son, Gareth Dibley, joined the business, having recently graduated with a degree in horticulture from Reading University.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014: Great Pavilion Awards . Royal Horticultural Society . 18 June 2014.
  2. News: Chelsea Flower Show: Nursery's 25th Chelsea gold medal . BBC . BBC News Online . 30 May 2014 . 18 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Dibleys Nurseries . 22 May 2014.
  4. News: The Telegraph . 30 July 2014.
  5. Web site: Dibleys Nurseries - About Us . 22 May 2014.