The second session of the week Thursday – Saturday, saw the turn of the RHS Young Chelsea Florist of the Year competition. The 16 competitors were judged on Thursday morning and we’re delighted to announce the awards and show all the designs.
SCHEDULE – Royal Floral Crown
This year the floristry theme will be ‘‘Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebration’’ and the Florist of the year competitors were asked to create a Royal Floral Crown. At least 2/3 of the finished design must be fresh flower and/or plant material. The fresh flower and/or plant material must be visually dominant.
Full details:
Friday 24th May 2019 marks the 200th year since the birth of Queen Victoria. To commemorate this occasion, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 floristry competitions’ theme will be ‘Queen Victoria’s Birthday Celebration’ and we ask you to create a Royal Floral Crown.
THE COMPETITORS:
Elizabeth Newcombe, Rhubarb & Bramley
Award: WINNER! Gold Medal
Alice Herrington, Amy’s Flowers, Chagford, Devon
Award: GOLD
Alicia Granell, Christchurch
Award: BRONZE
Danielle Herbert, The Flower Boutique, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes
Award: BRONZE
Ella Boardman, Flowerfair, Telford
Award: SILVER
Hannah Beckley, Moreton Morrell College, Warwickshire
Award: No award given
Jodie Tremain, West Malling Flowers, West Malling, Kent
Award: SILVER-GILT
Jordan Knight, Academy of Floristry, Bournemouth
Award: SILVER
Kara Halford, Academy of Floristry, Bournemouth
Award: GOLD
Lara Thorpe, The Flower Shop, Reading
Award: SILVER
Louisa Cooper, Chasetown
Award: SILVER
Megan Ingram,CAFRE, Co. Antrim
Award: BRONZE
Robyn Longden, Ian Lloyd Events, Cheshire
Award: GOLD
Shannon Ormandy, Blossom & Birch, Ballymoney
Award: No award given
Victoria Brennan, Flowers by Ann, Co. Monaghan
Award: SILVER-GILT
Zoe Rowlinson, Fabulous Flowers, Oxford
Award: SILVER-GILT
RHS CHELSEA FLORIST OF THE YEAR – First session
Earlier in the week we saw the Over 25yrs desigsn. Staged on Sunday and displayed until Wednesday Evening.
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Other essential info the competitors need to bear in mind!
Staging:
- The competitors staged their display on white plinths supplied by the RHS 60cm wide x 60cm deep x 100cm tall. If the competitors wanted additional support for their crown, they could supply this as they wished.
- Inspiration can be taken from any aspect of the theme for a Royal Crown
- Exhibits will be judged from all angles
Whilst this years design may not be as large as last years Floral Thrones, it’s a challenge that requires exceptional skill, non the less! As any one that follows the RHS Chelsea FOY competition knows it’s always a thought provoking and interesting schedule, but this year seems like it’ll test the innovation and skills of the countries best competitive florists especially as the crown will be worn in judging!
We wish all the competitors the very best of luck.
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How did they get to compete in the competition?
The finalists gained the highest points in the country following heats held throughout the UK organised by the BFA
