New Plant Awards
Enter for the HTA New Plant Awards 2024
Please follow the link below which will take you to the entry page which will explain the full criteria to enter the HTA New Product Awards 2024
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. This year we have introduced new awards to accommodate all the amazing plants at this years HTA National Plant Show. The categories are:
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Annuals, bedding and container & basket plants
- Flowering Houseplants
- Foliage Houseplants
- Cacti & Succulents
- Trees
- Shrubs (including Conifers) & Climbers
If you are exhibiting be sure to register your entry to this years HTA New Plant Awards 2024 below
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.
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.
Want to see the 2023 New Plant Awards?
Follow the link below to see how the HTA National Plant Show, New Plant Awards 2023 went and who were the winners and best in categories for each of the following awards