Amy's design of Monet classic to be built in park.Byline: Jenny Wildman A MASTERPIECE by French impressionist Claude Monet is to be recreated thanks to the efforts a 12-year-old schoolgirl. Artistic Amy Philips is to have her design for a replica of Monet's classic Le Bassin aux nymphas, or The Water Lily water lily, common name for some members of the Nymphaeaceae, a family of freshwater perennial herbs found in most parts of the world and often characterized by large shield-shaped leaves and showy, fragrant blossoms of various colors. Pond, built in a park near her home in Burscough, Lancashire. The Priory High School pupil won a design competition before last year's Southport Flower Show Southport Flower Show held at Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside is the largest independent flower show in the UK. It was originally started in 1924 by the local council, but since 1986 it has been operated by Southport Flower Show company, which is a registered charity. . Her interpretation of Claude Monet's classic work inspired a miniature floral re-make at the show which drew huge crowds and critical acclaim from top gardeners. The design will now be recreated on a grand scale in Burscough's Platts Lane Lakes. It will feature an arched bridge over one of the ponds, a weeping willow weeping willow symbolizes grief at loss. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 178] See : Grief tree and hundreds of water lilies. Amy's dad Barry said: ``We are so happy. It has taken since last October to get this idea off the ground but now the blueprint has been modified to fit into this habitat and hopefully Amy's garden will be open this time next year. ``We are all so proud.'' Mr Philips started looking for a permanent place to build the water garden after receiving interest in Amy's idea after the flower show. He eventually approached West Lancashire  West Lancashire is a local government district of Lancashire, England. Its council is based in Ormskirk. District Council, which
had been planning to redevelop the Platts Lane wildlife park.
``They bent over backwards to help Amy out. We brought in specialist environmental consultants to adapt the plans and the types of flowers used, so it would fit in with the animal life already at the park,'' said Mr Philips. Various funding schemes are now being considered and a name for the water gardens is still the subject of much debate. After the September 11 tragedy and the subsequent death of the Queen Mother, Amy felt she might like to name her masterpiece ``The Lily Pond of Remembrance'' but a final decision has not been made. Flowers to be included in the project include forget-me-nots, daisies, yellow flag, wood sorrel wood sorrel: see oxalis. wood sorrel indicates gladness. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 177] See : Joy , blue bell and poppy, as well as creepers such as ivy and honeysuckle honeysuckle, common name for some members of the Caprifoliaceae, a family comprised mostly of vines and shrubs of the Northern Hemisphere, especially abundant in E Asia and E North America. . Coun David O'Toole, Sefton's member for leisure, culture and arts, said: ``The works in Platts Lane will see access points and pathways improved and new seating areas installed. ``Local children will be helping the Countryside Ranger Service to plant the flowers and the water garden will certainly become an extra attraction for Burscough.'' Amy will be able to enjoy the results of her imagination virtually every day. Mr Philips said: ``Amy has always been a lover of gardens and happily, as we live on the edge of the park, she will be able to see the water garden from the upstairs windows of our house.'' Work on cleaning up and landscaping the rest of the park is expected to be carried out at the same time. CAPTION(S): GRAND PLAN: Amy Philips with her design for a replica of Monet's The Water Lily Pond |
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