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A Rhododendron flower exhibitThe Horticultural Competitions run by the RHS are open to all (you don’t have to be an RHS member) and free to enter.

They cover a wide range of ornamental plants as well as fruit and vegetables; a variety of prestigious trophies and prize money are awarded to winning entries.

RHS Horticultural Competitions in 2019

Date Location Competition
16-17 March
(Saturday/Sunday)		 RHS Garden Rosemoor Early Camellia Competition

Rosemoor Daffodil Competition

Hyacinth Competition 
2-3 April
(Tuesday/Wednesday)		 RHS Garden Wisley, Glasshouse Early Daffodil Competition
13-14 April
(Saturday/Sunday)		 The Savill Garden Spring Ornamental Plant Competition

Early Rhododendron Competition 

Main Camellia Competition
16-17 April
(Tuesday/Wednesday)		 RHS Garden Wisley The Daffodil Show
27-28 April
(Saturday/Sunday)		 RHS Garden Rosemoor Main Rhododendron Competition
27-28 April
(Saturday/Sunday)		 Belfast Spring Fair Late Daffodil Competition
4-5 May
(Saturday/Sunday)		 RHS Garden Harlow Carr Tulip Competition

Harlow Carr Rhododendron Competition 
17-21 July
(Wednesday-Sunday)		 RHS Flower Show Tatton Park Summer Fruit and Vegetable Competition
4-6 October
(Friday-Sunday)		 RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Taste of Autumn Autumn Fruit and Vegetable Competition 

Giant Pumpkin Competition - entry form coming soon

Autumn Ornamental Plant Competition
1-3 November
(Friday-Sunday)		 RHS Garden Wisley, Glasshouse Late Fruit and Vegetable Competition

If you have any queries or would like a copy of the schedule emailed to you please contact the Horticultural Competitions Manager: Georgina Barter on 020 7821 3142 or email Georgina Barter.

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