2025 Summer Show Results

RESULTS

Cut Flowers Best Vase - Exhibitor: Colleen Blake

The Brightwater Horticultural Society’s Summer Show on 8th February 2025 was a spectacular celebration of gardening talent, showcasing an incredible array of blooms, floral art, and homegrown produce. Enthusiastic exhibitors from all backgrounds—from seasoned competitors to first-time entrants—put forward their best displays, making for a vibrant and competitive event.

This year saw an impressive number of entries across all categories, with standout performances in the Dahlia and Gladiolus sections. Congratulations to all our winners and participants for their hard work and dedication. Below are the full results from this year’s show.

Mike Smith – President

Number of Dahlia Bloom Entries:
Open Classes = 154
Amateur Classes = 152
First-Time Entrants = 60
Gladiolus Spikes = 24

DAHLIA SHOW CHAMPION
A vase of Trengrove Millenium
Exhibitor: P and J Gibbison
 
Runner Up
A Vase of Mary’s Jomanda
Exhibitor: P and J Gibbison
 
BEST AMATEUR VASE
Aggie White
Exhibitor: Wendy Molloy
 
Runner Up
Acacia Emily
Exhibitor: Lisa Irvine Crerar
 
Most Points
Amateur Dahlia Classes
Lisa Irvine Crerar
 
BEST VASE FIRST-TIME ENTRANT
Unknown Variety
Exhibitor: Amanda Meek
 
Runner Up
Everlasting
Exhibitor: Rachel Costello
 

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

11 AND 12 YEARS OLD
1st Oliver Shirtliff
 
8, 9 AND 10 YEARS OLD
1st Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
2nd Erin Shirtliff-Cropp
 
5, 6 AND 7 YEARS OLD
1st Lily Shirtliff-Cropp
2nd Lily Shirtliff-Cropp
GLADIOLI SECTION
Champion Spike

A large Formal W Hughes Seedling
Exhibitor: Mike Smith
 
AMATEUR CLASSES
Best Entry
Exhibitor: Jacqui Currin-McDowell
 
SCHOOL CHILDREN 16 YEARS AND UNDER
Exhibitor: Oliver Shirtliff
 
ROSE CLASSES
Best Entry Wimi
Exhibitor: K and H Banks
 
Most Points: Amy Palmer
 
FLORAL ART
Best Entry
Exhibitor: Jacqui Currin-McDowell
 
Most Points: Judy Everett
 
CUT FLOWERS
Best Vase
Exhibitor: Colleen Blake
 
Cut Flowers People’s Choice
Exhibitor: Caroline Shirtliff
 
CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS
Best Exhibit
Exhibitor: Sue Taplin
 
Most Points: K and H Banks
 
VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
Best Entry
Exhibitor: Belinda Caulfield
 
Most Points: K and H Banks

Photos from the show

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