Looking for something truly unique for the person who has everything?
This Christmas, give a gift that blooms long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Buy tickets to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show! An unforgettable day surrounded by colour, creativity and inspiration – perfect for garden lovers, creatives and anyone who enjoys beautiful experiences. It’s a thoughtful gift that turns into memories, not clutter.
An entry into the Hanging Basket Competition, presented by Australian Unity
For the creative soul in your life, this is a chance to showcase their talent on one of the world’s biggest garden stages. It’s not just a gift, it’s an opportunity to create, be seen and be part of something extraordinary.
Whether it’s a day at the Show or the chance to compete and shine, this is a Christmas gift that feels personal, unexpected and full of joy.
🎁 Give a gift that grows this Christmas.
What is the Hanging Basket Competition?
The Hanging Basket Competition, presented by Australian Unity, is suitable for anyone and everyone, including professional horticulturists, green thumbs, flower lovers or anything with a creative flair – this is your chance to get involved!
The concept was and remains simple; participants pay an entry fee and receive a hanging basket and potting mix to prepare their very own hanging basket to display at the Show. The aim is to encourage gardening through a platform that allows anyone to be involved in the biggest Flower & Garden Show in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Hanging Basket Competition was created to encourage variety, creativity and provide a blank canvas to all participants. Recent editions have seen a diverse range of plants such as cacti, succulents, bonsai, natives and culinary varieties. As a result, virtually anything is fair game as long as it can be successfully grown in a basket, with the only conditions listed in the Judging section below.
The competition continues to receive significant industry support, with the key equipment coming from both Brunnings (provider of the Hanging Baskets) and Debco (provider of the Potting Mix). The collection locations for the equipment are also integral to the competition, with the competition receiving support from All Green Nursery & Garden, Gardenworld, Yarra Edge Nursery, The Greenery and Yarra View Garden Centre. Be sure to check out the exclusive discounts available at selected nurseries for participants further down the page.