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Royal Horticultural Society Judging Criteria

Britain in Bloom is no longer just about flowers. There are now three sections to be considered when taking part in the competition.

 

Section A is about Horticultural Achievement. Judges take the following five key factors into consideration.

 

A1 Impact - This covers Colours and Design; Appropriate choice of plants; Special features; Presentation; Innovation.

 

Brightly coloured Zinnias in a seafront flower bedA brightly planted three tiered planter on Marine Way

A2 Horticultural Practice - This covers Cultivation and Maintenance; Quality of plants; Sustainability; New planting.

A well maintained flowerbed on the Marine Way roundaboutPermanent planting at Carlton Hill roundabout

A3 Residential and Community Gardening - The judges will look at Residential gardens; Communal spaces; Allotments; Public Buildings and Car parks.

 

Volunteers working on the Open Door allotmentA beautiful residential garden in Littleham

A4 Business Areas and Premises - The judges will look at all retail and shopping areas and also want to see pubs and other business premises.

 Attractive planting at Liverton business parkFlowers in bloom at the Clinton Arms

A5 Green Spaces - Included in this section are verges, parks and open public spaces.

Herbaceous border in the Manor GardensAiutumn trees in Phear Park

 

Section B is about Environmental Responsibility. Again there are five key factors to consider.

 

B1 Conservation and Biodiversity - This includes wildlife areas and natural habitats.

 

Wild flowers alongside the cycle pathHoneysuckle growing on the badger run alongside the estuary

 

B2 Resource Management -This includes recycling and conserving natural resources.

 

Recycling christmas treesChildren using the recycling centre

 

B3 Local Heritage - This includes management and development of local natural heritage sites.

 

Floral displays at the clock towerEvening primroses blooming on the Maer

 

B4 Local Environmental Quality - The judges consider how we deal vacant premises, litter, graffiti etc.

B5 Pride of Place - Judges will consider how we manage our street furniture and signage, interpretation boards etc.

 

An interpretation board by the cycle path 

 

 Section C is about Community Participation. Again there are five key factors that are considered:

 

C1 Development and Continuity - The judges look at the development and sustainability of the local in bloom group and look for evidence of ongoing projects.

C2 Communication and Education - We show evidence of publicity and press coverage, engaging with schools and other community groups.

C3 Community Involvement - We are judged on whether we have engaged the whole community and whether we have supported and encouraged the neighbourhood awards scheme.

C4 Year Round Involvement - We are expected to show a year round programme of activity.

C5 Funding and Support - The judges need to see that the in bloom group has secured support from all areas of the community.