Further information, definitions, etc may be found variously at the end of a section, at the end of this page, or by clicking link through to another page, such as Show Rules.
Allenby Coach Hire & Trips are proud to be Sponsors for our Spring Show (see their info lower down)
You do not have to be a member of Biggin Hill & District Horticultural Society in order to exhibit at our shows.
Exhibition Classes Spring Show are divided into sections and numbered as follows –
Horticultural Section
Exhibitor’s attention is drawn to Show Rule 2a
Classes 1 – 14 any cultivar and plant’s foliage
Class
- Three trumpet daffodils
- One trumpet daffodil
- Three large cupped daffodils
- One large cupped daffodil
- Three small cupped daffodils
- One small cupped daffodil
- Three double daffodils
- One double daffodil
- Three multi-headed daffodils
- One multi-headed daffodil
- Three poeticus daffodils
- One poeticus daffodil
- Three miniature daffodils*
- One miniature daffodil*
- Three split corona daffodils
- One split corona daffodil
- Three daffodils, one in each container, each variety to be a distinct cultivar from three different divisions For example, large cup, trumpet, double
- One container of nine daffodils, any cultivar, with plant’s foliage
- One bowl of cut daffodils, any cultivar, with plant’s foliage – space 24” (610mm) for all round effect to be judged for quality, variety and arrangement.
- Pot of daffodil bulbs, any cultivar – pot not to exceed 9” (229mm)
- One stem of hyacinth, any cultivar
- Pot or bowl of bulbous plants#
- Container of six tulips, can be mixed varieties, own foliage.
- Container of mixed flowering stems containing a minimum of ten stems, taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants. Judged for all-round effect.
- Container of polyanthus, five stems, outdoor grown, polyanthus foliage only.
- Container of primroses, six stems one or more varieties.
- One pot cactus or succulent
- One pot plant, not flowering. Pot not to exceed 9” (229mm) Indoor / Outdoor
- Flowering pot plant, other than bulbous plants# Indoor / Outdoor
- Flowering shrubs. Frontal arrangement with own foliage Space allowed 24” (610mm)##
- Spring flowers. Frontal arrangement with any foliage. Space allowed 24” (610mm)##
- Polyanthus for all round effect (one container). Space allowed 18” (457mm)##
- Five viola
- Five pansies
- Alpine plant in a pot
- One trumpet or large cup daffodil.
* No larger than 40mm
# Bulbous plants are Bulbs, Corms and Tubers.
##Any container, judged for quality, variety and arrangement.
Please see Daffodil Classification at end of page
Floral Arrangement
Exhibitor’s attention is drawn to Show Rule 5f
Class
- Easter Surprise
- Hedge Row
Domestic Section
Exhibitor’s attention is drawn to Show Rule 2b
Please note: only one entry per class allowed
Class
- A Jar of Marmalade
- 3 Savoury Pasties – filling of your own choice
- 3 Individual Bakewell Tarts
- 3 Drop Scones
- 3 Chocolate Honeycomb Crunch (see recipe at end of page)
- A Dundee Cake
Handicraft Section
Exhibitor’s attention is drawn to Show Rule 2b
Class
- Dream Catcher.
- A piece of needlework (own design)
- Recycle a plastic tub/bottle into a plant holder
- Handwriting e.g. short poem, garden quote etc. (Only the writing will be judged)
- A painting in oil – not to exceed 16 inches (41cm)
- A painting in watercolour – not to exceed 16 inches (41cm)
- An item in crayon, pencil, pastel or charcoal – not to exceed 16 inches (41cm)
- A picture in a medium other than as described in classes 49 to 51
- Any handicraft in wood, metal, clay or other medium. Maker’s own design
- Any handicraft from a kit
Photography
- Black & White
- Funniest – including caption
Beginners Section
See definition at end of page
Exhibits to be staged in a container where applicable
Class
- One Daffodil
- One Tulip
- One Hyacinth
- Container of Primroses
Children’s Section
Class
- Any kind of handicraft created at home or school
- Any flowers in a cup or mug
Further Advice and Definitions
BEGINNER: A beginner is a person who has never won a first prize at any show in any Society in that particular ‘kind’ of flower or vegetable.
CHILDREN: Up to 11 years of age. All entries must show age of exhibitor.
BOWL : A bowl is a vessel having a diameter at its mouth at least equal to, but usually greater than its height
CONTAINERS : The Society supplies all containers for flower classes other than in Floral Art and those classes where flowers are arranged for effect.
Definitions for Narcissus / Daffodils
- Division 1 Trumpet – One flower to a stem. The trumpet or corona must be as long or longer than the petals.
- Division 2 Large-cupped – One flower to a stem. Cup or corona (centre) to be more than one third but less than equal to the length of the petals.
- Division 3 Small-cupped – One flower to a stem. Cup or corona is not more than one-third the length of the petals.
- Miniature Narcissus – Having individual flowers measuring no more than 40mm diameter when flattened out.
- Multi-Headed – Bunch flowered group (there are usually two to five flowers on a stem).
- Poeticus – Single flower (Pheasant’s Eye daffodil).
Division 1 Division 2 Division 3
If you have any questions about the Exhibition Classes Spring Show do please get in touch as we appreciate it can feel a bit daunting when you’re new (we’ve all been there!)
We want you to enjoy exhibiting at the Biggin Hill Flower Shows, no question is “silly”.
For how to join the Gardening Club, please drop us an email or come along to one of our events.
Biggin Hill Horticultural Society Growing Gardens and Friendships
Show Sponsor – Allenby Coach Hire & Trips
Allenby will be a familiar name to many of you and you’ve probably been on at least one of their coach trips. They whisk us off to the seaside to admire the wedding cake confection of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton and to Pashley Manor when the gardens are totally taken over by tulips and much more besides.
A local family run business, Allenby are the Sponsors for Biggin Hill & District Horticultural Society’s Spring Flower Show 2024. Do check out their website and see what trip you fancy. They’ll also be at the Flower Show if you‘d prefer to ask them questions in person.
