Des. Saddington has become a name well known here in New South Wales over recent years. Those who have attended shows at Frankston of the Pelargonium & Geranium Society of Southern Victoria could not help but notice the number of prize cards and ribbons bearing Des's name.
The following profile was written for us by Mrs. Tempy Saddington.
"Mr. Des. Saddington first became interested in growing pelargoniums in 1969, after being given some cuttings. He joined the Frankston Branch of the Pelargonium & Geranium Society of Victoria, (later, the Pelargonium & Geranium Society of Southern Victoria) where he first exhibited, as a novice in 1973. Since then he has won the Murray Valley Trophy seven times and the W.H. Wood Perpetual Cup at least six times. In fifteen years of exhibiting pelargoniums, Des has won 26 Blue ribbons and 8 Gold Grand Champion ribbons as well as the following medals :-
Six times winner of the Baron von Mueller Bronze Medallion at Melbourne Shows.
Twice winner of the S.S. McKay Silver Medallion at Frankston Shows.
In 1976 the Geelong Society presented him with the S.S. McKay Silver Medallion in recognition of his contribution to Horticulture in Victoria.
A talk given by Des at the Australian Pelargonium & Geranium Society, Victoria, was taped and used in the writing of an article which appeared in "Your Garden" magazine."
The following list of regal pelargoniums was forwarded to our Research Committee by Mr. Saddington and we appreciate his participation in our project.
Alta Bell  | mauve/purple, very frilly petals, soft fluffy appearance, low compact bushy growth. Wavy pale mauve with dark blotch and feathering on upper petals. compact grower |
| Ann Hoysted | upper petals black, lower strong red, large florets, lovely plant, strong grower. Dark red, upper petals almost black |
| Cabanandra | bright orange/pink tones, small dark blotch upper petals, silver reverse. Well shaped grower, heads stand up above foliage, flowers early. |
| Georgina Blythe | strong shell pink markings on white petals. Low bushy growth. Large florets, lots of heads. Delicate pale pink. All petals veined with a white throat. Large and wavy |
| Karingal Star | clear mauve, dark star-like markings. Quite striking, medium grower. Clear blue mauve with dark markings in each petal. Star like petals |
| Lachlan Piers | strong apricot large dark blotch on upper petals, tall plant, blooms cover foliage, bowers early. |
| Lavender Surprise | sport of 'Lavender Sensation', lighter shade in colours. Good pot plant, lots of large heads, flowers early. |
| Morning Light | deep apricot, almost black blotches, large flowers, medium growth. |
| Pink Delight | rose pink, two small plum blotches on upper petals, white feathered throat, medium compact bush. |
| Powder Pink | pale pink, plum blotch on upper petals, plum feathering on throat, medium size bush. |
| Tempy | brilliant red, silver reverse, black blotch on upper petals medium growth, good garden plant, flowers for a long period. Bright hot pink with upper petals almost black |
| Verity Pallas | brownish purple, paler pink throat, silver reverse to petals, slightly frilled large heads, strong grower. Brownish purple, white throat. |