Plant Exhibit Competition

 

RULES OF COMPETITION

 

About the Hong Kong Flower Show

The Hong Kong Flower Show 2025 (the Show) organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will be held in Victoria Park for ten days between 14 March and 23 March 2025. The opening hours of the Show are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.. This year’s Show features Cosmos as its theme flower, with the theme being “Ablaze with Glory”.  

 

Method of Entry

1.	The Plant Exhibit Competition comprises 15 sections. No entry fee is required.
2.	The number of places in each section is limited. In the event of over-subscription, places will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis.
3.	Entrants must enrol on or before 27 January 2025 (Mon): Through electronic enrolment at website: https://eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/lcs097/en/ OR Download the entry form and return the duly completed form in person (during the office hours of the Secretariat), by post or by fax to: Secretariat of Show Committee, Hong Kong Flower Show 2025, 11/F, Leisure and Cultural Services Headquarters, 1–3 Pai Tau Street, Sha Tin. Office Hours: Monday to Friday  9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (except public holidays) Fax. No.: 2691 7264 Type of Competitions Section Prospectus and Entry Forms Plant Exhibit Competition (Potted Plant Growing and Nursing) Section I to VII Plant Exhibit Competition (Flower Arrangement) Section VIII to X Plant Exhibit Competition (School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing and Garden Plot) Section XI to XIII Plant Exhibit Competition (LCSD Garden Plot) Section XIV to XV (By Invitation)
4.	The successful entrants will be notified in writing/email on or before 21 February 2025 (Fri). The Committee will not be responsible for the postal/email delay due to the incorrect or incomplete correspondence address provided by the applicant.

 

Enquiries

For enquiries, please call 2601 8260.

 

List of Prizes

OPEN SECTION

HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW AWARD (OPEN COMPETITION SECTION)
The award will be presented to the best exhibit of Sections I to VII of the Show

ORCHID AWARD (EXCLUDING CHINESE CYMBIDIUM)
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section I “Orchid (excluding Chinese Cymbidium)”

CHINESE CYMBIDIUM AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section II “Chinese Cymbidium”

POTTED PLANT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section III “Potted Plant”

CACTUS AND SUCCULENT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section IV “Cactus and Succulent”

FOLIAGE AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section V “Foliage and Carnivorous Plant”

AFRICAN VIOLET AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section VI “African Violet”

BONSAI TYPE PLANT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section VII “Bonsai Type Plant”

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN WESTERN STYLE AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section VIII “Floral Arrangement in Western Style”

FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN ORIENTAL MANNER AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section IX “Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner”

JOCKEY CLUB SCHOOL SECTION

FLORAL ART BY SCHOOL CHILDREN AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section X “Floral Art by School Children”

HONG KONG FLOWER SHOW AWARD (SCHOOL SECTION)
The award will be presented to the best exhibit of Sections XI to XII of the Show

PRIMARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section XI “Primary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition”

SECONDARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section XII “Secondary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition”

SCHOOL GARDEN PLOT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section XIII “School Garden Plot Competition”

INVITATIONAL SECTION

LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section XIV “LCSD Western Style Garden Plot Competition”

LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit with environmental concept in Section XIV “LCSD Western Style Garden Plot Competition”

LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT MOST CREATIVE AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit with creative concept in Section XIV “LCSD Western Style Garden Plot Competition”

LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit in Section XV “LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition”

LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit with environmental concept in Section XV “LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition”

LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT MOST CREATIVE AWARD
The award will be presented to the best exhibit with creative concept in Section XV “LCSD Oriental Style Garden Plot Competition”

 

Competition Schedule

The Plant Exhibit Competition (Potted Plant Growing and Nursing) (Section I to Section VII)

Plant Exhibit Competition (Potted Plant Growing and Nursing) comprises seven sections, namely Section I “Orchid - excluding Chinese Cymbidium”, Section II “Chinese Cymbidium”, Section III “Potted Plant”, Section IV “Cactus & Succulent”, Section V “Foliage and Carnivorous Plant”, Section VI “African Violet” and Section VII “Bonsai Type Plant”. Each section has different themes, requirements and quotas.

Section I  ORCHID (excluding Chinese Cymbidium)

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P101	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (alba or semi-alba), 1 clone	105
P102	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (red or pink), 1 clone
P103	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (stripes), 1 clone
P104	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (dots or spots), 1 clone
P105	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis multi-flowers (flower number over 15, flower diameter not exceeding 50mm), 1 clone
P106	Phalaenopsis and Doritaenopsis (novelty or others), 1 clone
P107	Cattleya & allied-hybrids (flower diameter not exceeding 100mm), 1 clone
P108	Cattleya & allied-hybrids (flower diameter exceeding 100mm), 1 clone
P109	Oncidium, miniature, 1 clone
P110	Oncidium (excluding miniature), 1 clone
P111	Oncidium allied-hybrids, 1 clone
P112	Paphiopedilum species (progressive or multi-flower), 1 clone
P113	Paphiopedilum species (single flower), 1 clone
P114	Paphiopedilum hybrids (progressive or multi-flower), 1 clone
P115	Paphiopedilum hybrids (single flower), 1 clone
P116	Dendrobium species, 1 clone
P117	Dendrobium hybrids, 1 clone
P118	Jewel Orchids, 1 pot
P119	Cymbidium (excluding Chinese Cymbidium), 1 clone
P120	Other species or hybrids, 1 clone

Section II CHINESE CYMBIDIUM

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P201	"Ban Gao", variegated foliage, 1 clone	30
P202	"Zhua" & "Fu Lun", variegated foliage, 1 clone
P203	"He" &" Guan", variegated foliage, 1 clone
P204	"Hu Ban Yi" &"Shu Ban Yi", variegated foliage, 1 clone
P205	Cymbidium goeningii, in flower, 1 clone
P206	Cymbidium sinense, in red flower, 1 clone
P207	Cymbidium sinense, multi petal/multi-lip, in flower, 1 clone
P208	Cymbidium sinense, "Qi Ye" Dwarf type, 1 clone
P209	Other Chinese Cymbidium, 1 clone

Section III POTTED PLANT

(Note: Plants grown on ground then transplanted into pots will be disqualified.)

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P301	Hyacinth, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)	165
P302	Kalanchoe, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P303	Begonia, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P304	Hydrangea, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P305	Petunia, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P306	Periwinkle, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P307	Roses, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P308	Impatien, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P309	Any chrysanthemum plant, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P310	Any bulbous plant, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P311	Other flowering potted plant, 1 pot of any species of flowering potted plants not listed in this section or any other species of plants not listed in other sections (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P312	Flowering plant in hanging basket, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)

Section IV CACTUS & SUCCULENT

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P401	Cactus, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)	100
P402	Cactus, 1 pot (pot exceeding 150mm dia.)
P403	Succulent, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)
P404	Succulent, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot exceeding 150mm dia.)
P405	Succulent with flowers in hanging basket, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P406	Crist or variegated succulent or cactus, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P407	Cactus, 3 pots (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)
P408	Succulent, 3 pots (pot not exceeding 150mm dia.)

Section V FOLIAGE AND CARNIVOROUS PLANT

Class No	Theme	Quota
P501	Fern, 1 pot	155
P502	Bromeliad, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P503	Other ornamental green foliage plant, green leaves, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P504	Other ornamental variegated foliage plant, non-green leaves, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 300mm dia.)
P505	Other ornamental foliage plant, 1 hanging basket
P506	Foliage plant inside glass bottle, 1 bottle (display of plants in a bottle not exceeding 700mm dia. and 700mm height)
P507	Bottle landscape, 1 bottle (natural plants* with accessories* in a bottle not exceeding 700mm dia. and 700mm height)
P508	Sarracenia spp., 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P509	Nepenthes spp., 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P510	Other carnivorous plant, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)

Section VI AFRICAN VIOLET

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P601	Miniature African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span not exceeding 150mm)	80
P602	Semi-miniature African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span 150mm to 200mm)
P603	Standard African Violet, 1 pot (leaf span over 200mm)
P604	Trailer African Violet, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 200mm dia., containing at least 3 branches from one plant)
P605	Other Gesneriad, 1 pot (pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)
P606	Other trailer Gesneriad, 1 pot (hanging basket or pot not exceeding 250mm dia.)

Section VII BONSAI TYPE PLANT

(The internal dimensions of the pots of all entries in Classes P701-P708 should not exceed 900mm in length; 630mm in width; and 700mm in height.)

Class No.	Theme	Quota
P701	Flowering Plant, 1 pot	135
P702	Fruit Bearing Plant, 1 pot
P703	Cascade Plant, 1 pot
P704	Foliage Plant, 1 pot
P705	Tree attached to rock(s), 1 pot (Only natural rocks could be used.  Artificial rocks are not allowed.)
P706	Forest (multiple trunks), 1 pot
P707	Reclining Tree, 1 pot
P708	Landscape Bonsai, 1 pot (Only natural rocks could be used.  Artificial rocks are not allowed.)
P709	Miniature Bonsai, 1 pot The internal dimensions of the pots should not exceed: For rectangular or oval shape pots Length: 200mm Width: 125mm For square or circular shape pots Length: 125mm Width: 125mm

*Please refer to the part of Definition listed in the prospectus

 

The Plant Exhibit Competition (Flower Arrangement) (Section VIII to Section X)

Plant Exhibit Competition (Flower Arrangement) includes Section VIII "Floral Arrangement in Western Style", Section IX "Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner" and Section X Jockey Club School section "Floral Art by School Children". Each section has different themes, requirements and quotas.

Section VIII "Floral Arrangement in Western Style" and Section IX "Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner"

• Entrants are allowed to enter one class in each of Section VIII "Floral Arrangement in Western Style" and Section IX "Floral Arrangement in Oriental Manner" and submit no more than one exhibit for each class.
• The number of places in each class is limited. Please state your priorities in the Entry Form (please provide both class no. and theme). The Show Committee will allocate the places on a first-come-first-served basis. In the event of over-subscription, the Show Committee will allocate any remaining places in other classes to entrants according to their preference if they miss out on their most preferred choice.
• All components must be provided by the entrants themselves.

SECTION VIII FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN WESTERN STYLE

The background colour is light greyish blue (Pantone reference 7541 U), and its actual colour may be slightly different.

Class No.	Theme	Competition requirements	Quota
W1	Romance of the Sea	A miniature exhibit No accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 70mm  Depth: 70mm  Height: 100mm Exhibits to be displayed on tablings	50
W2	Love Me Love Me Not	No accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm	26
W3	Nostalgia	Accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm	26
W4	Valley of Flower Fragrance	Accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 600mm	26
W5	Genesis	Cosmos must predominate No accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm	26
W6	Heart to Heart	Accessories* allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm	26
W7	Ablaze with Glory	A large exhibit Subsidiary placements are permitted Accessories* allowed.  All components to be provided by the entrant The exhibit is to be viewed and judged from three sides The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 1200mm  Depth: 1200mm   Height: 2130mm Exhibits to be displayed on tablings of 100mm from floor level Maximum of 2 non-participating helpers	12

SECTION IX FLORAL ARRANGEMENT IN ORIENTAL MANNER

The background colour is light greyish blue (Pantone reference 7541 U), and its actual colour may be slightly different.

Class No.	Theme	Competition requirements	Quota
E1	In Bloom	No accessories* or enhanced plant materials* are allowed. The use of floral foam is allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm	26
E2	As Time Goes By	Accessories* allowed The use of floral foam is allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm	26
E3	Ode to the Four Seasons	Accessories* allowed The use of floral foam is allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 600mm	26
E4	A Moment of Romance	Accessories* allowed Cosmos must predominate The use of floral foam is allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm	26
E5	Rhapsody	No accessories* or enhanced plant materials* are allowed. The use of floral foam is allowed The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm	26

Section X JOCKEY CLUB SCHOOL SECTION “FLORAL ART BY SCHOOL CHILDREN”

• Entry form must be submitted by school. Each school are allowed send a maximum of 6 students to participate in Section X. Entrants are allowed to enter one class and submit one exhibit only. In the event of over-subscription, places will be determined on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Teachers and parents are not allowed to enter the designated competition areas.
• All components must be provided by the entrants themselves.

The background colour is light yellow (Pantone reference 607 U), and its actual colour may be slightly different.

Class No.	Theme	Competition requirements	Quota
SH1	Floral Dance	The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm Only open to primary school students; exhibits to be arranged by the participating students	44
SH2	The Scent of Memories	The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 600mm  Depth: 600mm  Height: 400mm Only open to primary school students; exhibits to be arranged by the participating students
SH3	Wonders of the Universe	The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm Only open to secondary school students; exhibits to be arranged by the participating students
SH4	Sports Day	The entire exhibit must not exceed the space allowed: Width: 750mm  Depth: 750mm  Height: 1000mm Only open to secondary school students; exhibits to be arranged by the participating students

*Please refer to the part of Definition listed in the prospectus

 

Jockey Club School Section Plant Exhibit Competition (School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing and Garden Plot) (Section XI to XIII)

The Jockey Club School Section Plant Exhibit Competition (School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing and Garden Plot) includes Section XI "Primary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition", Section XII "Secondary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition" and Section XIII "School Garden Plot Competition". Each section has different themes, requirements and quotas.

• For all the schools participating in the Section XI ‘Primary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition’ and the Section XII ‘Secondary School Potted Plant Growing/Nursing Competition’, the number of entries from each participating school is limited to three per class. Irrespective of the number of entries, each school is regarded as one entrant.
• The entrants for the Section XIII “School Garden Plot Competition” are primary schools only. If the number of entrants is less than three, the Committee has the right to cancel this Competition, to which the entrants must have no objection.
  
  

Section XI PRIMARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING COMPETITION

Class No. (SPU & SPN)	District	Theme	Quota
SPU1	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	African Violet	300
SPU2	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Cactus
SPU3	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Fern
SPU4	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Foliage Plant
SPU5	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Succulent Plant (Except Cactus)
SPU6	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Hanging Basket Plant
SPU7	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Ornamental Fruit Plant
SPU8	Primary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Flowering Plant (other than SPU1 to SPU7)
SPN1	Primary Schools of the New Territories	African Violet
SPN2	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Cactus
SPN3	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Fern
SPN4	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Foliage Plant
SPN5	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Succulent Plant (Except Cactus)
SPN6	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Hanging Basket Plant
SPN7	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Ornamental Fruit Plant
SPN8	Primary Schools of the New Territories	Flowering Plant (other than SPN1 to SPN7)

Section XII SECONDARY SCHOOL POTTED PLANT GROWING/NURSING COMPETITION

Class No. (SSU & SSN)	District	Theme	Quota
SSU1	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	African Violet	200
SSU2	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Cactus
SSU3	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Fern
SSU4	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Foliage Plant
SSU5	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Succulent Plant (Except Cactus)
SSU6	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Hanging Basket Plant
SSU7	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Ornamental Fruit Plant
SSU8	Secondary Schools of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon	Flowering Plant (other than SSU1 to SSU7)
SSN1	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	African Violet
SSN2	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Cactus
SSN3	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Fern
SSN4	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Foliage Plant
SSN5	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Succulent Plant (Except Cactus)
SSN6	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Hanging Basket Plant
SSN7	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Ornamental Fruit Plant
SSN8	Secondary Schools of the New Territories	Flowering Plant (other than SSN1 to SSN7)

 

Section XIII SCHOOL GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION

Classs No	Theme	Quota
SGP	Green Garden	5

*Please refer to the part of Definition listed in the prospectus

 

The Plant Exhibit Competition (LCSD Garden Plot) (Section XIV to Section XV)

SECTION XIV LCSD WESTERN STYLE GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION

• Garden Plots must be built inside the showground.
• Plot area: 5m x 9m
• The section is open only to District Leisure Services Offices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
• Theme: “Ablaze with Glory”
• Theme flower: “Cosmos”
  
  

SECTION XV LCSD ORIENTAL STYLE GARDEN PLOT COMPETITION

• Garden Plots must be built inside the showground.
• Plot area: 5m x 9m
• The section is open only to District Leisure Services Offices of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department
• Theme: “Ablaze with Glory”
• Theme flower: “Cosmos”

Rules of Competition and Notes

1.	Please refer to the prospectus for details.

Warning and Notes:

(a) Under the Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance (Cap. 586 of the Laws of Hong Kong), the import, export, re-export or possession of an Appendix I plant species (e.g. slipper orchids) or an Appendix II plant species of live and wild origin, requires a licence issued in advance by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). The import, export or re-export of an Appendix II plant species not from wild origin is also subject to the production of a valid CITES# export permit (or a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by any of the 11 Parties which has endorsement serving as CITES export permit for the export of an artificially propagated Appendix II plant species) and inspection by an authorized officer upon its landing or before export/re-export in Hong Kong. #CITES is referring to Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora. (b) As stipulated in the Plant (Importation and Pest Control) Ordinance (Cap. 207 of the Laws of Hong Kong), a Plant Import Licence issued by the AFCD and a valid Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting place are required for import of plants into Hong Kong. No person shall import any soil, including earth, sand, clay and peat, save in accordance with an authorization in writing issued by the AFCD. However, plants produced in and imported from any place in China outside Hong Kong, regardless of whether they are with soil or not, are exempted from the licensing requirements of Cap. 207. Note: If the exhibit is a plant of the above-mentioned (a) or (b), am entrant must attach a copy of the required licence or certificate on submission of the application for record. (c) Under the Forests and Countryside Ordinance (Cap. 96 of the Laws of Hong Kong), damaging any plants in any forest or plantation on government land without lawful authority or excuse is prohibited. Some rare and attractive plants are specifically listed in the Forestry Regulations to control their sale or possession. (d) Under the Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance (the Ordinance), Cap. 607 of the Laws of Hong Kong, any person who knowingly cultivates seeds (e.g. seeds of pest-resistant GM maize), cut flowers (e.g. violet or blue GM carnation and violet or blue GM rose) or plants (e.g. GM petunia) of unapproved GM plants, or knowingly imports the GM plants or their seeds intended for cultivations in a field or into the open environment, commits an offense. An offender shall be liable upon conviction to a fine of HK$100,000 and to imprisonment for one year.