Flower Show Classes for 2023 appear below
This year's show classes have yet to be finalised
Dahlias
01 1 basket of Dahlias (not more than 15 blooms)
02 1 bloom cactus or semi-cactus
03 1 vase of 3 medium decorative
04 1 vase of 3 small or miniature decorative
05 1 bloom decorative or ball
06 1 vase of 3 ball (small or miniature)
07 1 vase of 5 poms or large poms
08 1 vase of 3 medium semi cactus
09 1 vase of 3 small or miniature cactus or semi cactus
10 1 vase of 3 collarette
11 1 vase of 3 water lily
General Section
12 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.23
13 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.24
14 3 early flowering Chrysanthemum blooms sec.25
15 1 specimen early flowering Chrysanthemum bloom
16 1 vase of 5 stems spray Chrysanthemums sec.28/29
17 1 vase of 3 Carnations "Self", any cultivar
18 1 vase of 3 Carnations "Fancy", any cultivar
19 3 stems of not more than 5 stems of Pinks, any variety
20 A flowering orchid
21 1 vase of annuals, 3 or more varieties
22 1 Hydrangea head
23 1 specimen H.T. Rose
24 3 stems of floribunda Roses
25 1 vase of a single variety or cultivar, annual or herbaceous perennial, (maximum of 5 stems)
26 1 vase of 3 stems of Heleniums
27 1 vase of 5 blooms of Heleniums
28 1 Gladioli spike
29 1 vase of 3 stems of Rudbeckia
30 1 vase of 5 blooms of Rudbeckia
31 1 vase of herbaceous perennials, 3 or more varieties
32 1 vase of 5 blooms of Viola or Pansies, 1 variety
33 Any other indoor foliage pot plant
34 An indoor flowering pot plant (Fuchsia and Orchid excluded)
35 1 Geranium or pelargonium in flower
36 1 vase of 7 Sweet Peas, any variety
37 1 bowl of Sweet Peas (non cordon grown), any variety no foliage
Note - unless otherwise stated the pot size for classes 33, 34 & 35 shall not exceed 23cm
Cacti
38 1 cactus other than Mammillaria, over 7.5cm pot
39 1 Mammillaria over 7.5cm pot
40 2 Cacti over 7.5 cm pots - different genera
41 1 Cactus in pot less than 13 cm
42 1 Cactus in pot 13 cm or over
43 1 Succulent in pot 13 cm or over
44 1 Succulent in pot less than 13 cm
45 1 Aeonium, Echeveria or Sedum less than 13.5cm pot
46 1 pan or pot of Sempervivum, single species
Fuchsia
47 1 board of 6 Fuchsia heads any variety or varieties. (Board not to exceed 30cm x 30cm)
48 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size up to 13cm)
49 1 pot Fuchsia - any cultivar. (Pot size over 13cm and up to 23cm)
50 1 standard or half standard Fuchsia
51 1 vase of 3 stems of Fuchsia, any variety
Vegetables
52 1 truss of Tomatoes, to be judged by weight
53 One dish of six Tomatoes with calyx
54 One dish of four Potatoes (white) - one variety
55 One dish of four Potatoes (other than white) - one variety
56 Three onions not to exceed 250gm each
57 Three onions exceeding 250gm each
58 Nine Shallots
59 A plate of nine small fruited or cherry tomatoes with calyx
60 Three Globe Beetroot with 75mm tops
61 Three Garlic bulbs (excluding elephant bulbs)
62 Three Carrots with 75mm tops
63 Five pods of Peas with stalks attached
64 Five pods of French Beans with stalks attached
65 Five pods of Runner Beans with stalks attached
66 One Cucumber
67 Three pods of Chillies (any variety)
68 One Marrow
69 Three courgettes (any colour) same variety
70 Any other vegetable not previously mentioned (see exhibitor tips)
71 One plate of three Dessert Apples with stalks attached
72 One plate of 3 Cooking Apples with stalks attached
73 One plate of six stoned fruit with stalks attached
74 One plate of soft fruit with stalks or strigs attached
75 Any other fruit not previously mentioned - one item only
76 Six vases or jars of six different named culinary herbs, one variety in each vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
77 A display of mixed vegetables in a trug or basket less than 48cm long
Novices
78 1 vase of mixed flowers (see Exhibitor's Tips on page 24 of the Show Schedule)
79 1 vase of a single variety, annual or perennial, (maximum of 3 stems)
80 An indoor pot plant
81 Three Tomatoes same variety with calyx attached
82 Three Potatoes same variety
83 Four different culinary herbs in a vase.(Vase not to exceed 15cm tall and 8cm wide)
84 3 Courgettes (any colour) same variety
85 3 Radishes same variety
86 3 Onions, same variety
Children (see rule 4)
Under 8 years
87 A paper plate face
88 4 decorated biscuits with faces
89 Vase of summer flowers
8 to 11 years
90 A vase of wild flowers
91 A photo of wild birds or animals
92 Anything you like - you make it, let us see it!
Also see class 116 in the floral art section for children under 15
Craft (see rules 5 & 6)
93 1 hand made greetings card (maximum of 3 per exhibitor)
94 1 painting or drawing
95 1 article worked in cross stitch or tapestry
96 1 item made mainly from wood or metal
97 1 article knitted or crocheted
98 A piece of work using patchwork/quilting
99 Any handicraft not covered by a specific class
Gardening Society Classes (see rule 7)
100 A photograph of 'Springtime"
101 A photograph "Water Water Everywhere"
102 A photograph of "Wildflowers"
Homemade Confectionary (see rule 8)
103 1 Loaf of wholemeal/white bread - 50/50 mix
104 4 Fruit scones
105 4 Blueberry muffins
106 4 Chocolate brownies
107 1 Victoria sandwich
108 1 Jar of homemade jam or jelly
109 1 Jar of homemade marmalade
110 1 jar of homemade chutney
111 1Jar of homemade pickle
112 1 Cappuccino Coffee Cake to recipe in Show Schedule
Floral Art (see rule 9)
113 An English Country Garden - an exhibit with a parallel design
114 A Royal Appointment - an exhibit to celebrate King Charles's Coronation
115 Spice of Life - an exhibitusing vegetables, fruits, 5 flowers and foliage
116 A Day at the Seaside - perhaps includea bucket and spade or driftwood, sand, shells etc. (children only aged 15 or under)
- All exhibits can be done "in situ".or brought "ready made"
- Where possible, avoid the use of non-biodegradable material
- Space allowed in the above classes is 76cm wide, 61cm deep and 100cm high, except for class 115 (children only).
- All exhibits will be staged on tables with a white covering, a background of light grey drapes will be provided..
- Exhibitors may enhance the background but must not remove or attach anything to it.
Patio Containers
117 1 Patio Container (max diameter 50cm) mixed seasonal or permanent planting
