PLANT AWARDS click here for shortlist
Overall best new plant winner
Sundaville Topper Red Yellow Eye – Suntory Flowers Europe
Judges said: “We were stunned by this plant.: the fact that it is a compact form not needing a frame and such a brilliant colour. It’s proving so easy to grow that more and more people will so so.
Annuals, bedding and container plants
Labella Dahlia Grande Chocolate Amber – Beekenkamp
A stunning new dark-leafed dahlia series that is as captivating as its name suggests. The deep, dark foliage reminded us of the luxurious allure of chocolate — and just like chocolate, these dahlias are impossible to resist. Available for the popular LaBella Grande size, 14-17cm (6-8 inch) pots. LaBella Dahlia Grande Chocolate is easy to grow and can be beautifully combined with other varieties from the Grande Series. What truly sets it apart are its unique amber double flowers, featuring beautiful bicolour tones. Available in four colours, the flowers stand out even more against the dark leaves.
Judges said: “Not just an architecturally good plant with great colours, but attractive to bees as well with it’s single eye.”
Shrubs, trees, climbers, conifers
Mahonia Meteor – G.C. Stolwijk & Co
Beautiful big yellow flowers. Autumn flowering at a time when not many plants flower. Very winter hardy. Beautiful deep-red autumn coloured leaf. Raised at Hillier by Alan Postill. Management and licensing by Plantipp.
Houseplants
Sundaville Topper Red Yellow Eye – Suntory Flowers Europe
Early to flower with masses of bright-red flowers with a luminous yellow heart smother this plant from spring to late autumn. Compact and multi branching, this new variety can be grown without the need of support. Perfect outside for the summer and autumn in pots, containers or even a hanging basket. Bring inside before the frosts come and treat as a pot/conservatory plant.
Herbaceous perennials
Miscanthus ‘Lady In Red’ – Kernock Park Plants
This wonderful cultivar is properly standout among a genus of lovely cultivars and species that perform perfectly in so many garden situations, including front and back of borders and large pots. With stunning red autumn foliage colours, contrasting perfectly with tawny-white plumes of flowers, this variety is sure to impress everywhere.
Judges said: “Architecurally outstanding anf great to add movement to the garden, with good changing colours.”
EXHIBIT AWARDS
Best overseas exhibit
Suntory Flowers Europe
Best UK exhibit
Classiflora Imports
PRODUCT AWARDS click here for shortlist
Best Retail Product or Service
Franchi Seeds of Italy 1928 Range
Judges said: “The importtance of heritage should not be underestimated. This will appeal to all and especially younger people now interested in vintage.”
Highly commended: LBS Horticulture Bronte Plan Specific Feed Particles
Judges said: “Potential for a huge market but not too technical for the amateur.”
Best Professional Product or Service
Fargro – Pangaea Booster
Judges said: “Exciting and innovative tech that shows we are at the beginning of what will be a story of the future.”
Highly commended: ICL Fibragro Advance Pot Topper: Judges said: “Tech enabling the tppper to be sealed, giving a more effective cover.”
Sustainability Impact
LOHAS Fertiliser – LOHAS Carbon-negative organic fertiliser range
Judges said: “Innovative technology that that eliminates the emission of harmful emissions in the prodction and use of this organic fertiliser.”
Highly commended: Proptek UK – 9cm/18 cell integrated hybrid propagation/liner airtray
Technical Excellence
Proptek UK – 9cm/18 cell integrated hybrid propagation/liner airtray
Judges said: “A long-term investment that should eliminate seeing 9cm pots blowing around on nurseries and ending up in the bin, Has a 20 year lifespan.”
Highly commended: Petersfield Growing Mediums Improved peat-free John Innes. Judges said: “Many benefits including eliminating peat while giving outstanding performance.”
Four Oaks Ambassador
Patrick Fairweather
The best new plant visitor vote will be announced tomorrow.
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