The 2025 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show has showcased the next generation of floral talent, with student designers demonstrating remarkable skill and creativity. From innovative botanical moments to striking hanging installations, this year’s winners have set a high standard for the future of floral artistry.
FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION
Gold: Lynne Dallas Flower Design
Gold: Marjorie Milner College
Silver: Holmesglen Institute
Silver: Pinkie Promise
Bronze: Wildblooms Floristry
Bronze: Florals by Pemberley of Malmsbury
Best in Floral Design: Lynne Dallas Flower Design
VISUAL DISPLAY COMPETITION
The 2025 Visual Display Competition at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show showcased outstanding creativity and craftsmanship. Thrive Flower School claimed first place with a Gold award, while Growers Avenue, hosted by Dish the Dirt, secured second place with Silver. Ikebana International Melbourne earned third place with a Bronze, highlighting the artistry and innovation on display this year.
GOLD – Thrive Flower School
SILVER – Growers Avenue – hosted by Dish the Dirt
BRONZE – Ikebana International Melbourne
ADVANCED STUDENT COMPETITION
Gold: India Robinson – Marjorie Milner College
Silver: Charlotte Follett – The Gordon
Bronze: Jessica Hindmarsh – Box Hill Institute
INTERMEDIATE STUDENT COMPETITION
Gold: Savannah Plate – Melbourne Polytechnic
Silver: Kaedan Cook – Marjorie Milner College
Bronze: Kay Fox – The Gordon
BOTANICAL MOMENTS COMPETITION
Gold: Melbourne Ikebana Festival
Silver: Pinkie Promise
Bronze: Isabella Licciardi & Donvale Flower Gallery
HANGING INSTALLATION COMPETITON
Gold: Canberra Institute of Technology Floristry
Silver: Botanics of Melbourne
Bronze: Melbourne Flower Merchant
