Flower Shows

The Society holds a large flower show at our June meeting and mini flower shows throughout the year.

June Flower Show

RDHS Flower Show Rules

Here is a handy chart on how to prepare your flowers for a show.

See below for the 2026 June Flower Show schedule.

Mini Flower Shows

Mon, March 16, 2026  at 7:00 PM 

Mini Flower Show Categories

1. “National Wedding Planning Day” – an arrangement in a champagne glass

2. “World Music Therapy Day” – an arrangement to commemorate the day

3. “St. Patrick’s Day” – a mostly green arrangement

Mon, April 20, 2026  at 7:00 PM 

Mini Flower Show Categories

1. “Tartan Day” – an arrangement incorporating some plaid

2. An Easter themed creation

3. Mossy & Rocky etc.

2026 June Flower Show Schedule

Monday, June 15, 2026

Please note that entries must be in place by 6:30pm so that judging can start at 6:45pm.

Class: Flowers - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

1. Allium, 1 stem

2. Campanula, 1 cultivar, 3 stems

3. Euphorbia, 1 stem

4. Flowering shrub or tree, 1 branch

5. Flowering vine, under 40cm (above edge of container)

6. Iris, 1 stem

7. Lilacs, 3 stems

8. Peony, red, 1 bloom

9. Peony, pink, 1 bloom

10. Peony, white, 1 bloom

11. Peony, Itoh, 1 bloom

12. Peony, single, 1 bloom

13. Papaver (poppy) - 1 stem

14. Rose, red

15. Rose, pink

16. Rose, any other colour

17. Rose, floating

18. Rose, spray

19. Rudbeckia, 1 stem

20. Any other flower not mentioned above, 1 stem

Class: Foliage - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

21. Fern - collection minimum 3 varieties

22. Heuchera (Coral Bells) - 1 cultivar, 3 leaves

23. Heuchera Collection - minimum 5 leaves

24. Hosta - 1 giant leaf (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base over 10 inches)

25. Hosta - 1 large leaf (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 6 to 10 inches)

26. Hosta - 1 medium leaf (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 4 to 6 inches)

27. Hosta – 1 small leaf (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 2 to 4 inches)

28. Hosta, miniature, any 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base under 2 inches)

29. Hosta, small, any 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 2-4 inches)

30. Hosta, medium, any 1 cultivar, 3 leaves (measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 4-6 inches)

31. Hosta large- any 1 cultivar, 3 leaves measuring from the tip of the leaf, to leaf base 6-10 inches)

32. Hosta Collection – minimum 3 varieties, 2 leaves of each

CLASS: Fruits and Vegetables - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

33. Collection of freshly cut herbs in 1 container, minimum 5 varieties, named on a separate card

34. Display of salad greens

35. Rhubarb, 5 stalks

36. Any other fruit or vegetable

CLASS: Arrangements - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

37. “Nature’s Wonder” - an arrangement with foliage only

38. “Tea Time” - using a cup and saucer create and arrangement

39. “Synergy III” - using three containers to create a unified whole by incorporating connective elements

40. “Pint Sized” An arrangement no larger than 5-10 inches in any direction

41. “The Sky’s the Limit” - go wild; it’s up to you to be creative

Class: Photography - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

42. “Nesting Creatures” - a photo from nature

43. “Morning Dew”

44. “Art in the Garden”

CLASS: Writing - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

45. A form of poetry that is written vertically in capital letters - please print “HONEY” in bold print

CLASS: Art - 1st $10, Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

46. A garden element you created