The St Wulstan’s Dahlia Trophy will be awarded to the winner of the Floral section.
Please note that the Floral Section will be staged and judged on Sunday 10th August.
Section Rules
Please read section rules very carefully. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification.
- All exhibits must be the property of, and cultivated by, the exhibitor.
- Exhibitors must provide their own vases, pots etc.
- Pot plants and bonsai trees must be in the ownership of the exhibitor for at least six months prior to the show.
- Pot plants may be indoor or outdoor varieties.
- The use of plastic based floral foam (oasis) is strictly forbidden. Entries found to be using it may not be judged. Eco alternatives will be accepted, please leave a note with your exhibit if this is the case.
- An exhibitor may only enter one exhibit per class.
- Display the name of the variety of the exhibit; if the variety is unknown then the exhibit should be marked “unknown”.
| Class | Description - Floral |
|---|---|
| Class 101 | One vase of mixed flowering stems, containing a total of between 5 and 10, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. |
| Class 102 | Rose, one vase, one stem |
| Class 103 | Rose, one vase, one stem, scented |
| Class 104 | Gladioli, one vase, one spike |
| Class 105 | Three decorative Dahlias in one container |
| Class 106 | Three cactus or semi cactus Dahlias in one container |
| Class 107 | Three Pompon Dahlias in one container |
| Class 108 | A container of mixed Dahlias, not less than six blooms, not more than twelve blooms |
| Class 109 | One bonsai tree |
| Class 110 | Foliage pot plant (pot not to exceed 250mm across rim) |
| Class 111 | Flowering pot plant (pot not to exceed 250mm across rim) |
| Class 112 | One single stem of your choice (not to include added foliage) |
| Class 113 | A growing pot of flowering annuals (pot no larger than 250mm) |
| Class 114 | A terrarium (must be the property of the exhibitor for at least six months prior to the show) |
| Class 115 | One vase of flowers to include foliage, arranged for decorative effect |
Judging
Judges will look for meritorious and defective features. The Worcester Show aims to encourage the competitive spirit amongst amateurs. Therefore the ‘professional’ judging using a points system will not be used but Judges can refer to the RHS Horticultural Show Handbook guide to organising, judging and competing in a show’.
Notes compiled by Bill Simpson, Previous Worcester Show, Floral and Fruit & Vegetable Judge.