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 11th 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 floral foam (oasis) is strictly forbidden. Entries found to be using it may not be judged.
- An exhibitor may enter up to two entries 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. *Prize Winning Class* |
| Class 102 | Rose, one vase, one stem |
| Class 103 | Rose, one vase, one stem, scented |
| Class 104 | Gladioli, one vase, one spike |
| Class 105 | Gladioli, one vase, three spikes |
| Class 106 | Three decorative Dahlias in one container |
| Class 107 | Three cactus or semi cactus Dahlias in one container |
| Class 108 | Three Pompon Dahlias in one container |
| Class 109 | A container of mixed Dahlias, not less than six blooms, not more than twelve blooms |
| Class 110 | Three Dahlias, one type (excluding those in Classes 107 to 109) in one container |
| Class 111 | One bonsai tree |
| Class 112 | Foliage pot plant (pot not to exceed 250mm across rim) |
| Class 113 | Flowering pot plant (pot not to exceed 250mm across rim) |
| Class 114 | One single stem of your choice (not to include added foliage) |
| Class 115 | A growing pot of flowering annuals (pot no larger than 250mm) |
| Class 116 | A terrarium (must be the property of the exhibitor for at least six months prior to the show) |
| Class 117 | 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.