Plymouth in Bloom 2009

Plymouth has been entering the Royal Horticultural Society South West in Bloom competition since 2002. Over the years we have achieved many awards, however, to encourage more local involvement we decided to start promoting a Plymouth in Bloom competition in 2006. This encouraged local businesses and communities of all sizes to work together and make a positive lasting improvement and help create a safer, cleaner and greener local environment.

In 2009 we will be entering the regional South West in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions.

In 2008 we scooped the gold award (South West Tourism Trophy) in South West in Bloom and won a Silver award in Entente Florale. Following our success in South West in Bloom we have been selected by the South West in Bloom committee to represent the South West in Britain in Bloom.

Judges will be touring the city during July 2009 assessing our floral displays, sustainable planting and the cleanliness of the city as well as our work in improving the local environment.

It is the second time that Plymouth has been chosen to take part in the Britain in Bloom competition and our aim is to win Gold again and to win the best city category for the first time.

There are many ways that you as residents, community groups, schools, businesses and organisations can help support Plymouth's entry, from sponsoring sites around the city to entering our local Plymouth in Bloom competition.

To find out more about how you can support Plymouth in Bloom 2009 please contact us.