NPS New Plant Award Entrees Listing
A full list of all entrees into the HTA National Plant Show 2023.
2023 New Plant Awards
The New Plant Awards are the beating heart of the National Plant Show and are a prestigious recognition of excellence in the horticultural industry. Over the past 10 years the Awards have grown in prestige and are now the place to find the next best-selling plant for garden centres. These awards are given to the most innovative and exceptional plant varieties that have been introduced to the market within the last year. The purpose of these awards is to showcase the outstanding qualities of these plants, such as their unique features, outstanding performance, and exceptional beauty. The New Plant Awards also serve as an important platform for plant breeders, growers, and marketers to introduce their latest creations to the industry and to the public.
New Plants Awards - Judges Vote
The New Plant Area, which hosts the Awards, is always bursting with ideas for new plants. In 2023 there were over 125 plants entered across 4 categories and it proved to be a valuable source of inspiration for visitors. The categories are:
- Annuals
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Houseplants
- Trees , Shrubs and Climbers (including Conifers)
The Judged Awards are announced on the first day of the National Plant Show. The judging process for the awards is rigorous, and the winners are chosen based on a range of criteria, including their aesthetic appeal, commercial viability, and adaptability to different growing conditions. Bronze, Silver, Gold, Best in Category and Best in Show are awarded. Winning a New Plant Award is a significant achievement that brings well-deserved recognition and publicity to the plant and the people behind it. In addition to the formal announcement in the New Plant Awards area, there is also a seminar focusing on the winners where our judging panel highlight the victorious plants and give the background on their benefits and how these can bolster plant sales.
Judges New Plant Award Winners
Annuals
- Ball Colegrave Ltd - Dahlia hybrida Dalina® Maxi Starburst Pink - Best in Category
- Kernock Park Plants Ltd - Calibrachoa Superbells™ ‘Over Easy’ - Silver
- Ball Colegrave Ltd - Cuphea procumbens Sweet Talk Lavender Splash - Bronze
- Beenkamp Plants - Sirekit Mol - Bronze
- Javado UK - Bella Fuchsia® Camilla - Bronze
- Javado UK - Pelargonium Angel eyes parfum - Bronze
Herbaceous Perennials
- Allensmore Nurseries Ltd & Fairweathers - Agapanthus orientalis Black Jack - Best in Category
- Javado UK - Agapanthus Superb White - Gold
- Kernock Park Plants Ltd - Caryopteris ‘First Blue’ - Bronze
- Farplants Sales Ltd - Supersemps ‘Jade’ PBR - Bronze
- Allensmore Nurseries Ltd - Dahlia x hybrida Sincerity Bronze Orange - Bronze
- Allensmore Nurseries Ltd - Dahlia x hybrida LTD Collection Coral Pink - Bronze
Trees, Shrubs & Climbers (Including Connifers)
- Wyvale Nurseries Ltd - Fatsia japonica Camouflage - Best in Category
- The Plant Team Ltd - Rhododendron Hortinno Casadula - Gold
- The Plant Team Ltd - Hydrangea Surfing Safari Seaside - Silver
- Profitplant BV - Hydrangea paniculata living infinity - Bronze
- Newey Ltd - Prunus Pink Cascade - Bronze
- New leaf Plants - Rosa Unique Aroma - Bronze
Houseplants
- Profitplant BV - Curcuma Skyline - Best in show and category
- Javado UK - Anthurium Delicata - Silver
- Javado UK - Alocasia Jacklyn - Bronze
- Javado UK - Anthurium andreanum Banderola Roja - Bronze
- Javado UK - Monstera Dubia - Bronze
- Javado UK - Tillandsia Dolce - Bronze
- Javado UK - Tradescantia Brightness - Bronze
New Plants Awards - Visitor Vote
The Visitor Vote Awards are a popular part of the National Plant Show. With over 100 plants to vote for, visitors are spoilt for choice and often have a tough decision on their hands when deciding their favourite plant. The Visitor Vote is announced on Wednesday afternoon, giving all visitors across both days the chance to choose their favourite plants.
The New Plant Awards, which are voted on by members visiting the show, are a unique and exciting feature of the National Plant Show. These awards allow attendees to play an active role in recognizing and celebrating the most outstanding plant varieties at the show. Members are invited to explore the exhibits and identify their favorite new plants based on their personal preferences, such as color, fragrance, and shape.
The plants with the most votes are then recognized with the Visitors Vote Awards, which are highly coveted by exhibitors and growers alike. This voting process encourages engagement and participation from the attendees, making the National Plant Show an interactive and enjoyable experience for all.
2023 Visitor Vote for New Plant Awards
Allensmore’s and Fairweather’s Hilltop Nursery’s Agapanthus Black Jack has won the Visitor Vote. Agapanthus Orientalis Black Jack, which won Best in Category in Herbaceous Perennials at the New Plant Awards was dually recognised by winning the Visitor Vote.
Agapanthus Black Jack whichg is suitable for pots and beds. Its inky buds open to reveal intense violet, black rounded flower heads, packed densely with individual florets, and dark vigorous evergreen leaves.
Agapanthus Black Jack also won an award at RHS Chelsea
Full Entrees List for the HTA National Plant Show 2023