The Scottish National Rhododendron Show and Exhibition is the number one place for exhibitors from across Scotland to showcase the best of their rhododendron blooms.
Open to all, no matter the size of garden, there is a class for everyone to enter. New exhibitors are always welcome and there is plenty of expert advice and help on hand. A high calibre panel of judges ensure standards are kept up making this show a must for any rhododendron enthusiast.
Meet the judges
The panel of judges consists of David Chamberlain, a world leading authority on rhododendrons; Richard Baines, Curator of Logan Botanic Garden and leader of several botanical expeditions; and Maurice Wilkins, garden advisor and former head gardener of one of Scotland’s most popular rhododendron gardens, NTS Arduaine.
A few of the show highlights…
| 1. The Kilarden Trophy For the winner of class 1 | Mike and Sue Thornley Glenarn |
| 2. The George Sherriff Cup For the most points in section 1 | Mike and Sue Thornley Glenarn |
| 3. The Sir John Stirling Maxwell Trophy For the best species shown, grown in the open | Paul Haynes Morar |
| 4. The Harry Fairbairn Cup For the most points in section 4 (novice) | Lizzie Hudson Garelochhead |
| 5. The Alan Clark Cup For the best hybrid shown in section 4 (novice) | Andrew Nisbet Rhu |
| 6. The David Stuart Cup For the best species shown in section 4 (novice) | Lizzie Hudson Garelochhead |
| 7. The John Hammond Cup For the most points awarded in the species and hybrid azalea classes 26, 27, 38, 39. | Paul Haynes Morar |
| 8. The Argyll and Bute Trophy For the most points overall for exhibits grown in an Argyll & Bute garden. | Mike and Sue Thornley Glenarn |
| 9. The Scottish Rhododendron Society Cup For best hybrid exhibited. | Philip Rankin Edinburgh |
| 10. The Keyline Cup for most points in all classes for exhibits grown in a garden of up to an acre | Philip Rankin Edinburgh |
| 11. The Marlene Storah Cup For the most points awarded in all classes for gardens open to the public only once a year | Philip Rankin Edinburgh |
| 12. The Mervyn Kessell Cup For the most points awarded in section 6 | Fiona and Willie Campbell Doune |
| 13. The Stephen Fox Picture Class 49. | Paul Haynes Morar |
| 14. The Wild Argyll Cup Best print in show | Laura Cameron Garelochhead |
Winning exhibitors get presented with their cups and trophies.
Video created by John Roy.
Visitors to the show are able to take advantage of the SRS plant sale and find many bargains whilst supporting our E&E fund. The ‘Education & Exploration Fund’ helps young horticulturists expand their knowledge by providing grants for botanical travels or other educational pursuits.
rhodEshow 2024 post created by Grant Moir
Excellent report on the 2024 SRS show, most informative.The video was so interesting.
Thanks to all involved.
Thank you for the positive comment. It is always encouraging to receive feedback.
Grant, Website coordinator.