RESULTS
The Brightwater Horticultural Society’s 2024 Spring Flower Show, held at Brightwater Hall on September 21st, was a spectacular celebration of floral beauty and community spirit.
The event brought together seasoned gardeners, passionate amateurs, and talented children, all showcasing their finest blooms. From the stunning daffodils that stole the spotlight to impressive displays of floral art, camellias, and rhododendrons, the show was a vibrant display of nature’s brilliance.
Below are the results of the day, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication of each exhibitor across various categories.
Congratulations to all participants!
Daffodil Results
Champion Show Daffodil
‘Sandmere Gold’
Exhibitor: Mike Smith
‘Sandmere Gold’
Exhibitor: Mike Smith
Runner Up to Champion
‘Hollowbridge’
Exhibitor: Susan Waters
‘Hollowbridge’
Exhibitor: Susan Waters
Amateur Champion Daffodil
‘Hollowbridge’
Exhibitor: Susan Waters
‘Hollowbridge’
Exhibitor: Susan Waters
Amateur Runner Up
‘Archie Boy’
Exhibitor: Lisa Crerar
‘Archie Boy’
Exhibitor: Lisa Crerar
Amateur Most Points
Lisa Crerar
Lisa Crerar
First Time Entrant
‘Sea Cloud’
Exhibitor: Hannah Dallas
‘Sea Cloud’
Exhibitor: Hannah Dallas
First Time Entrant Runner Up ‘Ameeya’
Exhibitor: Wendy Molloy
Exhibitor: Wendy Molloy
School Children’s Daffodil Classes
Best Entry
Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
Most Points
Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
Other Sections
Floral Art
Best Entry
Exhibitor: Judy Everett
Cut Flowers
Best Vase, Cream Freesias
‘Burtonii’
Exhibitor: Marie Dalley
Best Vase, Cream Freesias
‘Burtonii’
Exhibitor: Marie Dalley
Camellias
Best Bloom
‘Twilight’
Best Bloom
‘Twilight’
Exhibitor: Sue Taplin
Rhododendrons
Best Bloom
‘Rubicon’
Best Bloom
‘Rubicon’
Exhibitor: Donna Irvine
Container Grown Plants
Crassula cv. ‘Morgans Beauty’
Crassula cv. ‘Morgans Beauty’
Exhibitor: Steph Wills
Children Sections
AGES 11 & 12 YEARS
Isla Harris
Isla Harris
AGES 8, 9, 10 YEARS
First – Erin Shirtliff- Cropp
Second – Maddie Harris
Third – Lacie
AGES 5, 6, 7 YEARS
Lily Shirtliff-Cropp
Lily Shirtliff-Cropp
Waimea Weekly - 2 October 2024
