Special Classes
Class 1
6 vases exhibitors’ choice
3 single vases
3 multi vases 1 cultivar per vase
Class 2
New Zealand Dahlia of the Year 2024 Joal Louisa Waterlily
1 vase, 3 blooms per vase
Class 3
Four classified divisions of dahlias, five vases
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 4
Three vases of Decorative dahlias (exhibitor’s choice)
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 5
Three vases of Cactus/Semi cactus dahlias (exhibitor’s choice)
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 6
Three vases of Fimbriated dahlias (exhibitor’s choice)
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 7
Three Large or Three Medium flowering dahlias,
1 or more cultivars, 1 vase. (Large vases to be used)
Class 8
5 blooms Small Decorative,
1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Miniature Decorative, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Small Ball, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Miniature Ball, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Small Cactus, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Small Semi Cactus, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Miniature Cactus/Semi Cactus, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Small Fimbriated dahlia, 1 or more cultivars or
5 blooms Miniature Fimbriated dahlia, 1 or more cultivars
Class 9
New Zealand Raised cultivar,
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 9a
Heritage Dahlias, up to and including 1980
1 bloom per vase, over 155mm
3 blooms per vase up to 155mm, 1 or more cultivars
Class 10
Dahlias tipped or variegated with another colour,
1 bloom per vase over 155mm
3 blooms per vase under 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 11
Seedling Class – New Raisings - For an unclassified New Zealand raised unnamed Dahlia.
To be won once only for that particular raising. Each entry to be pointed as per standard of points shown. The trophy to be held by the winner for 1 year only, but the winner must receive 82 points or more
1 bloom per vase – 155mm and over
3 blooms per vase – up to 155mm, 1 cultivar per vase
Waterlily Dahlias to be shown 3 blooms to a vase, 1 cultivar
Class 12
Seedling Class Garden Section - For an unclassified New Zealand raised cultivar, to be won once only for that particular cultivar.
Giant, Large,Medium to be shown 1bloom per vase,
all others 3 blooms per vase, 1 cultivar.
Class 13
Basket of Dahlias
Size no more than 50cm x 50cm Minimum of 7 dahlias. Any foliage. . No accessories. Basket to have one handle allowed.
To be judged 60% quality by a dahlia judge and 40% artistic effect judged by a Floral Art Judge
Class 14
An Arrangement of Dahlias not to exceed 50cm x 50cm
With no height restrictions. Any foliage and accessories allowed. To be judged 50% quality by a dahlia judge and 50% artistic effect judged by a Floral Art Judge.
Class 15
On a stacked bone China plate, saucer and cup, an
arrangement in the cup of micro dahlias with other foliage. To be judged 50% quality by a dahlia judge and 50% artistic effect judged by a floral art judge. 1 entry per person.
Class 16
Waterlily (1 only) FLOATING in a bowl of water. No leaves. Bowl supplied by Host Society. 1 entry per exhibitor
Class 17
Framed dahlia up to A4 size. 1 entry per exhibitor.
Class 18
Container grown dahlia. Container not to exceed 350mm
Class 19
Single / Double Orchid
3 blooms, 1 vase, 1 cultivar per vase
Class 20
Any Other Type
3 blooms, 1 vase, 1 cultivar
Class 21
Micro Dahlias under 60mm
3 blooms, Single, 1 vase, 1 cultivar
Class 22
Micro Dahlias under 60mm
3 blooms , double, 1 vase, 1 cultivar
Class 23
5 blooms Micro Single, under 60mm 1 or more cultivars or 5 blooms Micro Double, under 60mm 1 or more cultivars
Class 24
For left over dahlias, 1 vase, 3 different classifications, 3 blooms per vase, 1 vase, Small or Miniature 1 entry per exhibitor.
Class 25
PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION
Class 1 Close up dahlia image or 1dahlia bloom
Class 2 Dahlia garden scene
Class 3 Dahlia personality / personalities
Class 54 1 or more dahlias, any type, any setting.
Rules All photos must be mounted on card. All photos must be taken within the last 15 months and be exhibitors’ own photography.