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A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HIGHLANDS
The Kelso Garden Club Flower Show Display is Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
ENTRY INFORMATION
ENTRIES ACCEPTED FROM 7:30 AM TO 9:30 AM
JUDGING BEGINS AT 10:00 AM
ENTRIES REMOVED FROM 4:00 PM TO 4:30 PM
COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:
Clear glass containers
No foliage under water
Wedging permissible
Specimen labeled with common and botanical name.
More than one entry per class is allowed providing each is a different cultivar, type, or color.
SECTION A.
CLASS 1 ANNUALS
Lot 1 – Marigolds
A. 1 Stem – Large
B. 3 Stems – Small of same color;
Lot 2 – Petunias
3 Stems same color or 1 spray
A. Single
B. Double
Lot 3 – Any other worthy annual specimen – 3 stems
SECTION B.
CLASS 2 PERENNIALS
Lot 1 – Chrysanthemum
A. 1 Stem B. 1 Spray
Lot 2 – Coreopsis
A. Single B. Double
Lot 3 – Daisy
3 stems A. Single B. Double
Lot 4 – Fuchsia
A. Trailing B. Upright
Lot 5 – Lily
1 Stem
Lot 6 – Hosta
A . - 1 Large Leaf B. - 1 Medium Leaf C. - 3 Small Leaves under 3”
Lot 7 – Any other worthy perennial specimen.
CLASS 4 – Gladiolus – Color Key: a. Yellow, b. Red, c. Pink, d. Orange, e. White, f. Any other. Lot 1 – 1 Spike Lot 2 – 3 Spikes Lot 3 – Miniature.
CLASS 5 – Roses – 1 Stem or Spray; Color Key: a. Red, b. Pink, c. Yellow, d. Orange, e. Any other. Lot 1 – Hybrid Tea Lot 2 – Miniature Lot 3 - Any other worthy Rose.
CLASS 6 – Shrubs, Trees and Vines – 1 Stem not over 30 inches. Lot 1 - Buddleia – (noninvasive), Butterfly Bush Lot 2 – Clematis Lot 3 - Hydrangea a. Blue, b. Pink, c. Any other worthy Hydrangea Lot 4 – Any other worthy shrub, tree or vine specimen.
CLASS 7 – Container Plants – Lot 1 - Indoor A. Foliage B. Flowering. Lot 2 – Outdoor
A. Foliage B. Flowering. Lot 3 – Combination.
CLASS 8 – Creative Container Plants (Containers must be created by the exhibitor)
Lot 1 – Indoor A. Foliage B. Flowering - Lot 2 – Outdoor A. Foliage B. Flowering
Lot 3 – Combination.
SECTION B.
CLASS 3 - Dahlia
2 Leaves on same stem as flower, desirable - Color Key: a. Yellow, b. Red, c. Pink, d. Orange, e. White, f. Any other.
Lot 1 – Ball
Lot 2 – Cactus
Lot 3 – Semi-Cactus
Lot 4 – Formal Decorative Lot 5 – Informal Decorative Lot 6 – Any other worthy Dahlia.
SECTION B.
CLASS 4 – Gladiolus
Color Key: a. Yellow, b. Red, c. Pink, d. Orange, e. White, f. Any other.
Lot 1 – 1 Spike
Lot 2 – 3 Spikes
Lot 3 – Miniature.
SECTION B.
CLASS 5 – Roses
1 Stem or Spray;
Color Key: a. Red, b. Pink, c. Yellow, d. Orange, e. Any other.
Lot 1 – Hybrid Tea
Lot 2 – Miniature
Lot 3 - Any other worthy Rose.
SECTION B.
CLASS 6 – Shrubs, Trees, and Vines
1 Stem not over 30 inches;
Lot 1 - Buddleia – (noninvasive), Butterfly Bush
Lot 2 – Clematis
Lot 3 - Hydrangea
a. Blue, b. Pink, c. Any other worthy Hydrangea
Lot 4 – Any other worthy shrub, tree, or vine specimen.
SECTION B.
CLASS 7 – Container Plants
Lot 1 - Indoor
A. Foliage B. Flowering.
Lot 2 – Outdoor
A. Foliage B. Flowering.
Lot 3 – Combination.
SECTION B.
CLASS 8 - Creative Container Plants (Containers must be created by the exhibitor)
Lot 1 – Indoor
A. Foliage B. Flowering
Lot 2 – Outdoor A. Foliage B. Flowering
Lot 3 – Combination.
SECTION C.
DESIGN CATEGORY
No artificial or dyed plant material permitted
Fruits and/or vegetables may be used if cut surface is sealed
Accessories are allowed
Plant material cannot be spray-painted or dyed
CLASS 1 – Scottish Walking Stick – Vertical Design
CLASS 2 – The Orkney Isles – Stretch Design – 2 or more containers with connecting material
CLASS 3 – All I Have to do is Dream - NOVICE – Creative Design of your choice
CLASS 4 – Spirit of the Glen – Advanced – Creative Design of your choice
CLASS 5 – Scottish Tartan – Mass Design – Bright colors predominating
CLASS 6 – Shetland Pony – Small Design under 8 inches
CLASS 7- Shortbread – Miniature Design Under 5 inches
COMING TO VIEW?
COMING TO VIEW?
The Kelso Garden Club Flower Show runs throughout the day on Saturday, September 12th at Tam O'Shanter Park. The area is covered — rain or shine. Admission to the festival — including the flower show — is always free!
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