Spring Bulb Show
The Caley holds an annual Spring Bulb Show at Saughton Park in Edinburgh. This is a fun event that is open to all, with a variety of categories to enter. So, if you are an experienced exhibitor, are just starting out in your competition career or simply want to look at some beautiful blooms, join us for an interesting weekend.
The Caley is keen to encourage growers of all ages. To encourage young gardeners, we have a junior section in the Spring Bulb Show open to those under 13. We also hold a separate competition that is open to schools and youth groups, called the Junior Groups Competition. From 2021, the Junior Groups Competition will be included as part of the main show at Saughton Park.
If you have any questions about either the Spring Bulb Show or the Junior Groups Competition, please contact us at springshow@rchs.co.uk.
Virtual Spring Bulb Show 2021
Dates for the 2021 show are 3rd and 4th April. Because of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, we have taken the decision to once again make the Spring Show a virtual one. We hope that by making this decision early, it will avoid too much disappointment for folk. Last year’s virtual show (our first) was a great success and we know that the 2021 show will be even better. Below you will find the revised virtual schedule (in two parts). If you are entering something that is not a daffodil, tulip or hyacinth, you need part two.
Both our Young Gardeners and the Junior Groups Competition will also be virtual this year. The information is below.
Help us make this year’s virtual shows a big success. We look forward to receiving your photographs.
Virtual Spring Bulb Show
Schedule 2021
Schedule 2021
Virtual Spring Bulb Show
Schedule 2021
Part 2
Schedule 2021
Part 2
Caley Young Gardeners
Virtual Show 2021
Virtual Show 2021
Junior Groups Competition
Virtual Show 2021
Virtual Show 2021
How to plant your bulbs
About the show
The Caley Spring Bulb Show is a fun event that is open to all, from the novice to the more experienced grower, with a range of categories to enter. Whilst daffodils do feature prominently, there are opportunities to enter with other spring bulbs, including tulips, hyacinths and fritillaria. Don’t worry if you have never shown before, we are always happy to help, and it is great fun!
We are keen to encourage young gardeners (under 13’s) to enter the show and have a variety of classes that they can enter.
The Caley is fortunate to have the support of specialist daffodil growers Quality Daffodils (R A Scamp) in Cornwall and Esker Farm Daffodils from Northern Ireland, both of whom sponsor a special class in the schedule.
Members of the Caley can help support the show in different ways. If you don’t want to enter the show, why not visit the show or spend a couple of hours volunteering? If you would like to volunteer, contact Caley Administrator Julie Muir: administrator@rchs.co.uk.
Junior Groups Competition
Whilst we have a Young Gardeners Section in the main Spring Bulb Show for individual exhibitors, The Caley also has a special competition aimed at schools and youth groups. Any school or youth (cubs, scouts, brownies etc) group can take part. This competition is fun and light-hearted and the children all enjoy taking part. As well as pots of daffodils, the groups can also enter a competition for their artwork.
From 2021, the Junior Groups competition will be included as part of the main show at Saughton Park. If you would like your school or group to take part in the 2021 competition, please email: springshow@rchs.co.uk. The registration process is open now.
Jim Davidson trophy
The Caley Spring Bulb Show forms part of the Jim Davidson Trophy. This competition commemorates the late Jim Davidson from Banff. Its aim is to encourage people to grow daffodils from Divisions 1-4 and show them in as many of the five participating Scottish Shows as they can.
If you would like to know more about the Jim Davidson Trophy, please contact springshow@rchs.co.uk
Suppliers
The following website links are suppliers of daffodils and other spring bulbs:
- Esker Farm Daffodils
- RA Scamp – Quality Daffodils
- Walkers Bulbs
- Miniature Bulbs and Choice Bulbs
- Croft 16 (for historical varieties)
- Bulbs4U
- Taylors Bulbs
Daffodil Society Restricted and Miniature lists
Restricted List
Miniatures List
Spring Show News
