The Kilmacolm Flower Show
Covid restrictions were finally eased late in July to allow the committee to proceed with planning a simplified show schedule, planning a careful day for exhibitors and for visitors. But we made it – the Show was a success. Held in the New Community Centre on 4th September, with many of you coming along to show your support and enjoy the colourful displays of cut flowers, potplants, vegetables, novice classes, homebaking and floral art. The judges complimented all exhibitors for top quality entries.
Our thanks go to everyone who contributed to the Show’s success – judges, visitors, exhibitors, committee, Centre staff – Thank You. Thank you to the Cross Café for their help with the Raffle prizes : winners were Jill Abrines, and Susan McArthur.
Cupwinners:
D. Russell – best exhibit in Sweet Peas, Chrysanthemum, Tomatoes, most points in Vegetables section.
A. Aitken – best exhibit in Dahlias, Onions, most points in Cut Flowers section.
P. Wilson – best exhibit in Herbaceous
M. Gallagher – best exhibit in Gladioli
I. Gillone – best exhibit in Fuchsias
P.McKerrell – best exhibit in KHS Top Vase
C. Smith – best exhibit in Pot Plants
I. Morrice – most points in Pot Plants
J. O’Rourke – most points in Homebaking
H. Calvert – most points in Floral Art
Morven Armour – winner of the Novices section
C. Smith – The Most Meritorious Exhibit in the Kilmacolm Flower Show.
The Schedule for 2021 Show is below:
2021 Flower Show Schedule
DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC : 10.30a.m.
ADMISSION : £2.00per person – includes entry to Grand Raffle Prize Draw. (Exhibitors’ admission is free)
CLOSE OF SHOW: 3.00p.m
(Exhibitors are requested to retrieve their exhibits promptly at the close of the Show)
Andy Hepburn Salver Best exhibit in Sweet Peas
Glencairn Cup Best exhibit in Chrysanthemum
Gryffe Cup Best exhibit in Dahlias
Enterkin Quaich Best exhibit in Carnations
Alex Lochhead Salver Best exhibit in Herbaceous
Committee’s Cup Best exhibit in Gladioli
Centenary Salver Best exhibit in Roses
Joyce McCusker Salver Best exhibit in Fuchsias
Horst Ludwig Trophy Best exhibit in KHS Top Vase
Ben Miller Salver Best exhibit Pot Plants
Glenmill Cup Best exhibit Onions
Alex Calvert Cup Best exhibit in Tomatoes
Cartrefle Cup Most points in Sect 1 Cut Flowers
Willie Paterson Trophy Most points in Sect 2 Pot Plants
Corrie Cup Most points in Sect 3Vegetables
Millennium Cup Most points in Sect 4 Novices
Mary Whittet Trophy Most points in Sect 5 Homebaking
Greenbank Cup Most points in Sect 6 Floral Art
Gladys Reid Cup Most points Sect 7 Young Gardeners
John Tainsh Memorial Quaich The most Meritorious Exhibit in Flower Show
PRIZE MONEY: 1st – £2. 2nd – £1. 3rd – 50p
SECTION 1 – CUT FLOWERS
1 1 vase French or African Marigolds, 7 blooms
2 1 vase Calendula, 5 blooms
3 1 vase Sweet Peas, mixed varieties, 7 spikes
4 1 vase Gladioli, 3 spikes
5 1 vase Gladiolus, 1 spike,
6 1 vase Roses, 3 blooms
7 1 vase Carnations, 5 blooms
8 1 vase Phlox, 3 spikes
9 1 vase Herbaceous, mixed, from open border
10 1 vase Mixed cut flowers, from open border
11 1 vase Flowering Shrub, distinct variety e.g.(hydrangea, fuchsia, honeysuckle)
Chrysanthemum
12 2 vases, 2 distinct varieties, 3 blooms in each vase
13 1 vase, incurved or reflex variety, 3 blooms
14 1 vase, sprays, 3 stems, 3 varieties
15 2 vases, sprays, 2 distinct varieties, 3 stems in each vase
Dahlias
16 1 vase, medium decorative, 3 blooms 6-8”
17 1 vase, small decorative, 5 blooms 4-6”
18 1 vase, miniature decorative, 5 blooms 2-4”
19 1 vase, medium cactus or semi-cactus, 3 blooms, 6-8”
20 1 vase, small cactus or semi-cactus, 3 blooms, 4-6”
21 1 vase, miniature cactus or semi-cactus 5 blooms, 2-4”
22 1 vase, ball, 3 blooms
23 1 vase, miniature ball, 5 blooms 2-4”
K H S – TOP VASE
24 1 vase, mixed flowering stems – homegrown.
RULES – as per the rules of defunct Garden News competition
TOP VASE is for a vase of mixed flowering stems – containing a total of between 5 and 10 stems,
taken from a minimum of two different kinds of plants
(note: two different kinds – two varieties of the same plant are not two kinds)
Your vase will be viewed from all directions.
Stems used in the display must be fresh, home-grown flowers.
No dried or silk flowers are allowed.
No seed heads or berries are allowed, no accessories such as bows or additional foliage allowed.
Foliage which is growing naturally from the flowering stem and is still attached to that stem is allowed.
You may use packing material, e.g. floral foam.
Your vase can be any shape or size, but should be in proportion to the display. No marks for the vase itself.
SECTION 2 – POT PLANTS
25 1 Pot Fuchsia, any variety
26 1 Pot Geranium
27 1 Pot Geranium, scented
28 1 Pot Foliage Plant
29 1 Pot Cactus
30 1 Pot Succulent
31 1 Orchid
32 1 Pot plant in Bloom
33 1 Pot Begonia, tuberous rooted
34 1 Pot Cascade Begonia
35 1 Annual in Pot
36 1 Patio Pot
37 1 Houseplant, foliage (incl coleus)
SECTION 3 – VEGETABLES
38 3 Carrots, long
39 3 Carrots, stump-rooted
40 3 Onions
41 3 Onions, from sets
42 2 Leeks, exhibition long blanch
43 2 Pot Leeks, blanch (max 6”)
44 3 Beetroot, Ball
45 4 Potatoes (white or coloured)
46 2 Sweet Peppers, any variety
47 1 Pot Parsley (one plant)
48 6 pods Broad Beans
49 6 Shallots, round or pear shaped
50 6 pods Runner Beans
51 6 pods French Beans
52 6 Tomatoes, on plate, stalks attached
53 Cherry Tomatoes, on plate, stalks attached (max 15)
54 1 Cucumber
55 4 Courgettes
56 4 Chillies
57 4 Dessert Apples
58 4 stalks Rhubarb
SECTION 4 – NOVICES – CUT FLOWERS / POT PLANTS / VEGETABLES
This section is confined to exhibitors who have not won three 1st prize awards previously at Kilmacolm Flower Show
59 3 Roses
60 Sweet Peas, 5 spikes
61 Herbaceous (mixed vase)
62 Flowering Shrub (3 stems) (e.g. hydrangea, fuchsia, honeysuckle)
63 Marigolds, 5 blooms
64 Gladiolus, 1 spike
65 Dahlias, 3 blooms
66 Annuals, (mixed vase)
67 1 Pot Plant, any variety, not in bloom
68 1 Pot Plant, any variety, in bloom
69 1 Vase of any garden Flowers, arranged for effect
70multi Vegetables :
Enter any vegetables, grown in your own garden (maximum of 8 varieties)
e.g. 3carrots, 3onions, 3potatoes, 3runner beans, 6peas, 6tomatoes-(on plate, stalks attached)
SECTION 5 – HOMEBAKING
71 1 jar Raspberry Jam
72 1 jar Strawberry Jam
73 1 Gingerbread (plain)
74 1 Victoria Sponge (jam)
75 1 Apple Pie
76 4 Sausage Rolls
77 4 Chocolate Brownie squares
78 4 Scones, fruit
SECTION 6 – FLORAL ART
PRIZE MONEY: 1ST – £6. 2ND – £4. 3RD – £2.00.
79 An Olympian Arrangement featuring: “Gold, Silver and Bronze”
Note: (arrangements may also include accessories, arrangements should not exceed 15” x 15” x 15”)
SECTION 7 – YOUNG GARDENERS (open to all children in full time School)
PRIZE MONEY: 1st – £3. 2nd – £2. 3rd – £1.00
80 Any Flower or Vegetable grown by you at home.
81 An Animal created from veg/fruit/accessories.
Photos of the recent Show:
Some pictures from the 2017 Show :
Some Pictures from the 2016 Show
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