After the successful introduction of the Begonia competition for the 2021 show, the National Begonia Society will again be holding this competition at the Chorley Flower Show in 2026. The competition is open to everyone to enter whether you are a member or not and we would love to see plenty of entrants giving it a go and taking part.
Packing materials – in line with RHS guidance, floral foam (Oasis) will not be permitted. Alternatives can include chicken wire, flower frogs, gravel, rocks, pebbles, willow, rattan or pliable reeds, wood wool, straw or recyclable floral clay.
Bloom boards will be provided.
Deadline for entries is Thursday 23 July at 5pm.
Please note there is a £5 entry fee per person. This will entitle you to entry to the 2026 Chorley Flower Show on a day of your choice. Tickets for any additional days will need to be purchased separately from chorleyflowershow.com
Wristbands for entry will be collected from The Begonia Society AFTER staging your entry.
Entry into the Chorley Flower Show site is free of charge during set up times on Thursday and Friday prior to the show opening times. It is also free to enter the site after the show finishes to collect your exhibits.
If you’d like to know more about exhibiting in the begonia competition you can contact Terry Tasker at the National Begonia Society on 01704 213048, visit http://www.national-begonia-society.co.uk or search them on Facebook.