HTA New Plant Awards 2024

HTA New Plant Award winners 2024

Discover the outstanding new plants that scooped top prizes in the RHS-sponsored New Plant Awards at the HTA National Plant Show 2024

What are the HTA New Plant Awards?

The New Plant Awards are a key feature of the Horticultural Trades Association’s annual National Plant Show. The awards are given to the most innovative and exceptional plant varieties that have been introduced to the market over the last year, and aim to highlight new plants that have potential to become the next bestsellers in garden centres.

The New Plant Awards recognise the exceptional qualities of new plants within seven categories. Plants are judged for their unique features, outstanding performance and exceptional beauty. The awards are an important platform for plant breeders, growers and marketers to introduce their latest creations to the industry and the public.

Digitalis ‘Apple Blossom’

Best in Category: Herbaceous Perennials

Best in Show

Supplied by: The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
Bred by: Maarten van der Sar

Very floriferous perennial foxglove
Unusual orchid-like flower shape

Best in Category: Annuals, Bedding and Container & Basket plants

Supplied by: Ball
Bred by: Ball FloraPlant

Compact plant with great flower count
Unanimous vote for best in category

Lavatera Lilia Twirl

Best in Category: Shrubs

Supplied by: Newey
Bred by: Hyfryd Plants

Unusual lilac flower colour
Compact habit ideal for pots

Prunus Crystal Falls®

Best in Category: Trees

Supplied by: Frank P Matthews
Bred by: Kenneth Tobutt & Dr Radovan Boskovic

Unusual weeping habit
Starlike white flowers in winter

Cyclamen persicum Illusia

Best in Category: Flowering Houseplants

Supplied by: Profitplant BV
Bred by: Schoneveld

Unique open, double flower shape
Rounded, compact plant with sturdy stems

Best in Category: Foliage Houseplants

Supplied by: Javado
Bred by: Suphachadiwong

Unique pattern of pink streaking to foliage
Easy to grow

Cotyledon hybride Elephant Trunk

Best in Category: Cacti & Succulents

Supplied by: Javado
Bred by: NovoAmi B.V.

Unusual and appealing leaf shape
A fun, easy-to-grow plant

Visitors’ Vote

Supplied by: Farplants
Bred by: David Tristram

Compact, bushy habit with many flowers
Easy to grow

Meet the judges

The 2024 Awards were judged by:

Emma Allen – RHS Head of Horticultural Relations
Andy Bunker – Alton Garden Centre

Cath Quinney – Bennybeg Plant Centre
Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek
Josh Egan-Wyer – Pershore College

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