Section A

Floral Displays

Floral displays are an important element of the Britain in Bloom Campaign, but must be proportionate to the areas of sustainable planting and permanent landscaping within the entry.

 

Floral displays may be present in a number of locations and judges will wish to see evidence of community involvement.

 

Typically, displays will be located in:

• Publicly owned areas, including parks, publicly owned buildings, roadside areas and roundabouts.
• Housing and residential areas, residential homes, hostels etc.
• Shopping areas, business areas, commercial premises, public houses, hotels, garages.
• Transport terminals, regional centres, trust-owned property, feature buildings.

 

The judges will take account of:

 

Sustainability	Proportion of sustainable planting versus bedding plants. The timing of displays.
Choice of plants	Appropriate in terms of flowering period and habit. Sufficient variation, appropriate herbaceous plants.
Colours	Is there a scheme or theme? Appropriate colours to location.
Containers	Aesthetically pleasing and well related to its planting and location Should support plants throughout the bedding season in terms of their size and water retention qualities.
Volume	Assessment of too many/too few plants to enhance the area.
Maintenance	Watering, dead heading and weeding is important. Appropriate feeding may be necessary.
Quality of plants	Good quality plants, obviously flourishing. No obvious signs of pests and diseases or deficiencies.
Special features	Sometimes provided as a focal point, and may include structures or an intensive area of bedding.
Cultivation and maintenance of associated areas	Floral displays are seen at their best in an appropriate setting. The surrounding landscape will be taken into account - e.g. grass areas.
Litter	Throughout the entry there should be no litter.
Unoccupied property	If these are eyesores disguise by floral displays or screen.