[Geoff F]

Firstly, the flower is a purple leaved Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) which was a trial plant from Gardening Which last year. Despite lush attractive foliage most people failed to get any flowers, although I managed a reasonable display from some plants.

I kept the container grown plants in the greenhouse over winter and they produced a fine display of flowers this spring. Just starting to look a bit tatty now.

Mark 2 Flower Support is telescopic and adjustable to give support from ground level to 12 ins. including 2 ins. in the ground. Made from durable steel tubing; like Mike used. When not in use it collapses to 9 ins which fits inside my camera bag.

But not an easy make 'lash up' design like my previous model. It required a bit of hacksawing, drilling, thread cutting and welding. Everybody should have a well equipped shed in the garden!

Will have another think and post a photo tomorrow. Still looking for a stronger clip.

I have another idea but that will require a bit more welding so I might, as previously suggested, make the final product from stainless steel tube.