THEY are the latest venues trying to prove they have what it takes to be Hampshire's top floral pub.

And unlike the weather the Daily Echo's Pubs In Bloom Competition is definitely hotting up.

Today's entries include the Duke of Wellington Pub in Bugle Street, which came third in the 2006 competition.

Also up for the trophy is the Jolly Farmer in Fleet Road in Warsash.

To see and hear why they think they should win, see today's Southern Daily Echo.