Grower reclaims clematis medal

A Guernseyman has reclaimed a prestigious medal, 31 years after first winning it.

Raymond Evison has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Lawrence Medal for an exhibit of new clematis developed in the island.

Mr Evison, said he was "thrilled" with the accolade which is awarded annually for the best exhibit shown at any of the society's shows during the year, including the Chelsea and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Shows.

Mr Evison, boss of growers Raymond J Evison Ltd, is one of the world's largest breeders and producers of the clematis.

The nursery produces an average of about four million plants a year.