‍Bournemouth in Bloom Horticultural Shows

Whether you're an experienced exhibitor, a keen gardener, a talented baker, a creative crafter or simply enjoy growing a few flowers or vegetables, our Bournemouth in Bloom Horticultural Shows are a wonderful opportunity to share your passion and be part of our friendly gardening community.

Each year we hold three traditional horticultural shows, welcoming exhibitors of all ages and abilities. You do not need to be an expert to enter – we actively encourage first-time exhibitors, and many classes are specifically for inexperienced exhibitors and children.

Our shows take place at:

St Francis of Assisi Church Hall
Charminster Road, Bournemouth BH8 9SH

2026 Show Dates

  • Spring Show – Tuesday 7 April 2026

  • Summer Show – Saturday 4 July 2026

  • Autumn Show – Saturday 12 September 2026

Shows are open to the public from 12 noon until 4.30pm. Admission is £1, with free entry for members and exhibitors.

What Can You Enter?

Our shows feature hundreds of classes across a wide range of gardening and creative categories, making them enjoyable for everyone.

Why Enter?

Taking part is fun, rewarding and a great way to meet fellow gardeners. Every exhibit helps make our shows a success, whether it's a single bloom, a basket of vegetables, a floral arrangement or a homemade cake.

There are no entry fees, numerous trophies and awards are presented throughout the year, and everyone receives a warm welcome.

New to Showing?

Don't be put off if you've never exhibited before. Our members are always happy to offer advice and encouragement, and many people who enter for the first time discover just how enjoyable exhibiting can be.

Simply choose a class that suits what you grow or make and bring along your exhibit on the day of the show.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our Bournemouth in Bloom Horticultural Shows.

Want to Enter?

All classes are listed below. There are also a wide range of trophies, championship classes and special awards presented across the show.

To enter please contact our Show Manager David Bassil with the Class numbers:

📧 dcbassil04@gmail.com
📞 01202 752014

David will be pleased to help with entry information, class eligibility, staging requirements and any other queries you may have.

We look forward to welcoming both new and experienced exhibitors to our Autumn Show.

Autumn Show Classes

🌹 Roses

  1. Rose, 1 bloom

  2. Roses, 3 blooms (1 or more varieties, 1 vase)

  3. Roses, 6 blooms (1 or more varieties, 1 vase)

  4. Roses, Floribunda/Cluster – 1 spray


    🌼 Cut Flowers

  5. Herbaceous Perennial Flowers, 1 kind, 1 vase

  6. Cut Flowers, 5 stems, 5 different kinds, 1 stem of each

  7. Annual Flowers, hardy and/or half-hardy, 6 stems, 1 vase

  8. Annual Flowers, mixed kinds, 1 vase

  9. Fuchsias, 6 cut blooms

  10. Begonias, 6 cut blooms

  11. Pansies, 6 cut blooms

  12. Any other cut flower not listed, 1 vase

    🌻 Chrysanthemums

  13. Chrysanthemums, spray, 3 stems, one or more varieties, 1 vase

  14. Chrysanthemum, 1 stem

  15. Chrysanthemums, 3 stems, 1 vase

  16. Chrysanthemums, 5 stems, 1 vase

  17. 3 Vases of Chrysanthemums, Distinct Varieties, 3 stems of 1 variety in each vase

    🪴 Pot Plants

  18. One Fuchsia in pot

  19. Cacti and/or Succulents, collection of six pots or pans

  20. Cactus or Succulent, 1 pot or pan, one variety

  21. Cacti and/or Succulents, collection of 3 pots or pans

  22. Flowering plant in pot other than Fuchsia

  23. Foliage Plant in pot

    🌺 Dahlias

  24. Dahlias, Medium Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  25. Dahlias, Small Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  26. Dahlias, Miniature Cactus or Semi-Cactus, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  27. Dahlias, Medium Decorative, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  28. Dahlias, Small Decorative, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  29. Dahlias, Miniature Decorative, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  30. Dahlias, Small Ball, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  31. Dahlias, Miniature Ball, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  32. Dahlias, Small Pompoms, 5 blooms, 1 vase

  33. Dahlias, Large Pompoms – five blooms

  34. Dahlias, 2 Vases, 2 Kinds, numbers as in Classes listed

  35. Dahlias, Large or Giant, 1 bloom

  36. Dahlias, Fimbriated, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  37. Dahlias, Water Lily, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  38. Dahlias, Collerette, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  39. Dahlias, any other not listed, 3 blooms, 1 vase

  40. Dahlia Championship – Three vases selected from:

    3 vases, 3 kinds chosen from the following list:

    3 Medium Decorative, 1 giant decorative or cactus or semi-cactus

    3 Medium Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, 1 Large Decorative, 3 Small or Miniature Ball

    3 Fimbriated, 3 Small or Miniature Cactus and/or Semi-Cactus, 5 Pompom Small, 5 Pompom Large

    3 Collerette, 3 Water Lily - Any variety or varieties

    🌼 Floral Art

  41. A Petite exhibit - not to exceed 9” (23cms)

  42. A Miniature exhibit - space allowed 4” (10 cms)

  43. “Autumn Glory” an exhibit - maximum space allowed 24” (61 cms)

  44. An exhibit in a Basket - Maximum space allowed 24” (61 cms)

  45. Inexperienced Exhibitors Only - an exhibit - maximum space allowed 24” (61cms)


    🍎 Fruit

  46. Collection of 3 dishes of fruit, 3 kinds

  47. Apples, Dessert, 3, 1 plate

  48. Apples, Culinary, 3, 1 plate

  49. Pears, any variety, 3, 1 plate

  50. Plums, 6, 1 plate

  51. Any other fruit not mentioned

  52. Collection of one Pot Plant, one vase of flowers, one dish of fruit and two dishes of vegetables
    🥕 Vegetables

  53. Collection of vegetables – 6 kinds, 1 dish of each

  54. Collection of vegetables – 3 kinds, 1 dish of each, of 18 points or less

  55. Collection of root vegetables – 3 kinds, 1 dish of each

  56. Collection of salad vegetables – 3 kinds, 1 dish of each

  57. Basket of vegetables – 6 kinds, one specimen of each

  58. Beetroot – 3

  59. Carrots – 3

  60. Lettuce – 1

  61. Onions - 3, up to 8oz

  62. Onions - 3, over 8oz

  63. Potatoes, a white variety, 1 dish of 5

  64. Potatoes, a coloured variety, 1 dish of 5

  65. Potatoes, 2 dishes, 2 distinct varieties, 5 of each

  66. Runner Beans - 9 pods

  67. Shallots, large - 1 dish of 9

  68. Shallots, pickling – 1 dish of 9 not over 30mm diameter

  69. Tomatoes – 5

  70. Tomatoes, cherry type – 9

  71. Vegetable Marrows – 2 not over 15 inches

  72. Any other kind of vegetable not mentioned – 1 dish or specimen

    🌱 Inexperienced Exhibitors

  73. Rose - 1 bloom

  74. One vase of any cut flower

  75. One pot plant

  76. One dish of any Fruit

  77. One dish of any Vegetable

    See also Class 45

    🍰 Cookery
    (All exhibits to be made by Exhibitors) No proprietary cake mixture may be used. Screw top jar must have a plain screw cap) 10” diameter covers will be provided for cakes

  78. One jar of Jam or Jelly

  79. One jar of Chutney or Pickles

  80. Five Scones

  81. One Victoria Sandwich

  82. Six Cheese Straws

    🧵 Handicrafts

    (All exhibits must have been made by the exhibitor within the last two years.)

  83. One Card (Birthday, Get Well, Anniversary or any occasion)

  84. One Photograph (black & white or colour)

  85. One Handmade Garment

  86. Any other Handicraft Item not mentioned above

    👧 Children's Classes

    (Age to be stated on the entry form.)

  87. One Animal made of Fruit and/or Vegetables

  88. One Pot Plant

  89. Four small decorated cakes

  90. One Decorated Stone, Egg or Shell

  91. One Painting or Drawing

  92. Any Handmade item

“To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow”

Audrey Hepburn