Colourful start to the 2013 Wisley Flower Show

Judges closely inspect flowers at the annual flower show at RHS Wisley in Surrey Credit: PA Wire

This year's Wisley Flower Show is underway in Surrey, with around 100 exhibitors hoping to win first prize. Here's a taste of the competition.

Judges take a closer inspection of the flowers Credit: PA Wire

Member of the public takes photos of the flowers Credit: PA Wire

The show began today and runs until September 8 Credit: PA Wire

Judge gets up close with one floral entry Credit: PA Wire

Members of the public look at the blooms Credit: PA Wire

Around 100 exhibitors entered the 80 classes of competition Credit: PA Wire

Each exhibitor is hoping to win a treasured first prize Credit: PA Wire

Pink blooms forming part of the show Credit: PA Wire