Death of Paul Ingwersen of the famous nursery firm

[Maggi Young]

Many members will remember fondly the alpine nursery of W E Th Ingwersen which closed in 2008, and have known  both the late Will Ingwersen and also Paul Ingwersen - famous for  growing so many plants that have delighted members over so many years. It is with sadness we learn that Paul Ingwersen  who was also a  former President of the Horticultural Exhibitors' Association  passed away peacefully in his sleep  on 21st August.

We send our sincere condolences to his family at this time.

[Maggi Young]

Ingwersens, though situated far away in the south of England, were regular exhibitors at Gardening Scotland - these photos are from the stand in Sandy Leven's report from the 2007 show ...

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Rhodohypoxis 'Susan Garnett-Botfield' is the pale pink one at the front with  Rh. 'Tetra Red'

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Zalusianskya ovata behind Rhodohypoxis baurii confecta

[Maggi Young]

Lovely photo and memory from Adrian Young on Facebook ....
"I was sorry to hear of the Passing of Paul Ingwersen.
 He was very helpful to me when I first got into Alpines
 in the early seventies.
 Rest in Peace Pal
 Rex Murfitt on the left and Paul on the right
 at their famous Gravetye nursery - 2005 "

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[Maggi Young]

Paul Ingwersen's funeral will take place  at Surrey & Sussex Crematorium, Balcombe Road, Crawley, RH10 3NQ on  Monday  12th September at 2.15 pm

Charming photos  remembering Paul - including a lovely wedding photo of him with Mary, may be seen - and donations made in his memory to Perennial, from this website:
http://paulmichael.ingwersen.muchloved.com/