Floriculture, Floral Art, Orchids

Floriculture Competitions at the Atherton Show

Location: Lower Merriland Hall
Stewards: Liddy Roulston, Maree Wickham

Celebrate the beauty, creativity, and dedication of our local growers and floral artists with the vibrant Floriculture Section of the Atherton Show. With a wide range of classes including pot plants, cut flowers, floral art, and orchids—this competition brings colour and elegance to the showgrounds!

Whether you’re an experienced grower or just love flowers, there’s a place for your blooms at the Atherton Show. We look forward to seeing your creativity in full bloom!

Pot Plants

Key Details

• Entry Forms & Exhibits Due: Before 10AM, Saturday 28th June
  Stewards available from 8AM
• Judging Begins: 3PM, Saturday 28th June
• Entry Fee: $1.00 per class
• Prizes:
  • 1st Place: $5.00 + Certificate
  • 2nd Place: $3.00 + Certificate (or as stated)

Conditions of Entry

• Present exhibits to stewards at Lower Merriland Hall.
• Entries are limited to 8 per class per exhibitor.
• Pot plants must be homegrown for at least 3 months.
• Clean plastic pots or wire baskets are preferred:
  • Pot max size: 25cm diameter, 3kg max weight
  • Basket max size: 30cm diameter
• Hanging baskets allowed.
• AOV = Any Other Variety
• Refer to the General Conditions of Entry & Show Rules.

Categories

• Potted Ferns: Maiden Hair, Bird’s Nest, Hare’s Foot, Fish Bone, Selaginella, Tassell, Alli, AOV
• Potted Plants: African Violet, Alocasia, Anthurium, Spathiphyllum, Begonia, Bonsai, Bromeliad, Cacti, Succulent, Carnivorous, Dracaena, Impatiens, Kalanchoe, Calathea, Peperomia, Tillandsia, Zygocactus, Foliage, Flowering, Mini Garden
• Wheelbarrow & Fairy Gardens

Cut Flowers

Key Details

• Entry Forms & Exhibits Due: Before 10AM, Sunday 29th June
  Stewards available from 8AM
• Judging Begins: 3PM, Sunday 29th June
• Entry Fee: $1.00 per class
• Prizes:
  • 1st Place: $4.00 + Certificate
  • 2nd Place: $3.00 + Certificate (or as stated)

Conditions of Entry

• Exhibits become property of the Society (except native collections).
• Flowers must be homegrown, not store-bought or wild-harvested.
• Entries: Max 8 per class per exhibitor
• A single exhibit = a bloom or a cut (stem, spray, spike, etc.)
• Jars and water provided. Exhibitors to supply decorative vases if desired.
• Refer to General Conditions of Entry & Show Rules.

Categories

• Cut Flowers – General: Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Daisy, Dianthus, Geranium, Gerbera, Gladioli, Lily, Marigold, Nasturtium, Orchid, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox, Salvia, Snapdragon, Sweet Peas, AOV
• Cut Flowers – Roses
• Cut Foliage & Tropicals: Anthurium, Ginger, Heliconia, Tropical, Single/Multiple Leaf
• Non-Native Shrubs: Azalea, Bougainvillea, Camellia, Hibiscus, Vireya, AOV
• Native Plants: Wattle, Banksia, Grevillea, Bottlebrush, Native Foliage/Pods, Collection (Min. 5 varieties in one container)

Floral Art Competitions at the Atherton Show

Steward: Karen Johnson
Sponsors: [Sponsor Names Here]

Key Details

• Entry Forms & Fees Due: Friday 27th June
• Deliver Exhibits: Before 10AM, Sunday 29th June
• Judging Starts: 12 Noon, Sunday 29th June

Conditions of Entry

• Exhibits must display class cards clearly.
• Accessories allowed, but horticultural materials must dominate.
• Size Limit: Max 60cm wide x 30cm deep, height unlimited.
• Open Class winners may not return to Novice.
• Minimum entries required for prizes to be awarded.
• Refer to General Conditions of Entry & Show Rules.

Categories

• Open (Professional/Experienced):
  • Open Spaces, Outback Spectacular, All Wired Up, Terra Australis
• Novice (New exhibitors, no training or prior wins):
  • All Things Bright & Beautiful, Foliage & Focus
• Juniors:
  • Primary: Traditional Design, Plated Design, Character/s
  • Secondary: Traditional Design, Abstract Design

Orchids Competition at the Atherton Show

Sponsored by: Atherton Tableland Orchid Society
Stewards: ATOS Members
Judges: Atherton Orchid Council Judges

Key Details

• Entry Forms Due: 5PM, Friday 27th June
• Deliver Exhibits: Between 12PM – 3PM, Saturday 28th June
• Judging Starts: 10AM, Sunday 29th June
• Entry Fee: Free
• Prizes:
  • 1st: $5.00 + Certificate
  • 2nd: $3.00 + Certificate

Conditions of Entry

• Entries limited to 4 per class per exhibitor
• Class cards must be clearly displayed
• Refer to General Conditions of Entry & Show Rules

Categories

• Australian Native Orchids:
  • Species & Hybrids
• Exotic Orchids:
  • Calanthe, Cattleya, Dendrobium, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum, Vanda, Other Hybrids & Species