The RHS Horticultural Competitions are open to all (you don’t have to be an RHS member) and are free to enter. Covering a wide range of ornamental plants, fruit and vegetables, prestigious trophies and prize money are awarded to winning entries.
RHS Horticultural Competitions in 2026
| Date |
Location |
Competition |
14–15 March
(Sat–Sun) |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon |
Early Camellia Competition
Rosemoor Daffodil Competition |
| 24–25 March (Tues–Weds) |
Hilltop Lodge at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex |
Early Daffodil Competition
Hyacinth Competition |
11–12 April
(Sat–Sun) |
RHS Hilltop (The Garden Room) at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey |
Spring Ornamental Plant Competition
Early Rhododendron Competition
Main Camellia Competition |
14–15 April
(Tues–Weds) |
RHS Hilltop (The Garden Room) at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey |
The Daffodil Show |
25–26 April
(Sat–Sun) |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon |
Main Rhododendron Competition |
2–3 May
(Sat–Sun) |
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire |
The Late Daffodil Competition
The Tulip Competition
Harlow Carr Rhododendron Competition |
22–26 July
(Weds–Sun) |
RHS Sandringham Flower Show, Norfolk |
Summer Fruit and Vegetable Competition |
1–2 August
(Sat–Sun) |
RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester |
Summer Bulb Competition |
2–4 October
(Fri–Sun) |
Plot to Plate at RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Essex |
Autumn Fruit and Vegetable Competition
Autumn Ornamental Plant Competition |
16–18 October
(Fri–Sun) |
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire |
Late Fruit and Vegetable Competition |
For more information or show schedules please contact the Horticultural Competitions Manager, Georgina Barter on 020 7821 3142 or email [email protected]
