The perfume of Spring was unveiled at a ‘buzzing’ Falmouth Spring Flower Show at the weekend with hundreds of visitors flocking to the Princess Pavilion.

There was a record turnout at the prestigious venue on Saturday and Sunday to witness the beauty of the planting and produce on display.

This was the first year the event had been organised by Falmouth Town Council following the standing down of the organising committee last year.

Falmouth Town Council councillor Jude Robinson, who entered the show herself, said: “Huge thanks to Jacqui Owen, staff, volunteers and all the traders and wonderful people who contributed to the Falmouth Spring Flower Show this last weekend.

“Even the weather was kind, though I see it has reset to 'tipping down' this morning.

“First time I've entered. My foliage house plant made a valiant show but was definitely outclassed by a glorious, giant leaved variegated number. Still, it was immensely cheering to get a gold for my ‘Clouds in the Landscape'. Very chuffed.”

Organisers said it was an “amazing” first day of the show with a “buzzing” atmosphere and a record attendance to see the “beautiful displays, great trade stands”.

Cows and Sows, from Idless, near Truro said they were “Very grateful” to win gold for best trade stall on Saturday.

Trewithen Gardens near Truro had a great weekend with 17 gold, ten silver and five bronze medals and two best in section and 12 Camellia “Best in section”.

“So proud of all #teamtrewithen and Apprentice Millie got her first Gold’s (more than one) for her 'Best Red Camellia' and her two vases of Tulips plus staging the 'Bowl of floating Camellia flowers',” they said in a post on Facebook.

Other stallholders included: Quality Daffodils by RA Scamp; Primal Plants; Hayle Plants; Kindergardens; The Mariners Supply Co; The wobbly pottery company; Cows and Sows; Falmouth Garden Centre; Sandrasfield Nurseries; National Garden Scheme; Trevena Cross; Wild Botanic Flower Farm; Crepe Therapy; The Orchid Society; Mabe Garden Club; Andy's Air Plants; Black Dog Card Company; Tracey Hladkj,: eclectic selection of jewellery and gifts; Cornish Connections and Tina Rangecroft.