Organised by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), the 2025 National Plant Show will take place on the 18th – 19th of June 2025 at NAEC Stoneleigh. The event provides British companies the opportunity to showcase everything from seeds, bulbs, house and garden plants, to labelling and product information, growing media, display benching and machinery.
With new plants taking centre stage, the HTA New Plant Awards held during the event, provide plant suppliers an opportunity to shine a spotlight on their new plant varieties for media coverage and industry attention. All entries are displayed in dedicated area at the show, ensuring maximum exposure to buyers, retailers, and industry experts.
“The New Plant Awards celebrate the most innovative and exceptional plant varieties introduced to the market over the past year. These awards recognise plants with the potential to become the next bestsellers in garden centres. It really is a fantastic chance to gain industry recognition and increase your visibility,” explains Pippa Greenwood, HTA Horticulture Manager Pippa Greenwood.
In 2024 the Bransford Webbs Plant Company Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom was awarded the top award in the herbaceous perennials category and won Best in Show.
HTA New Plant Award Categories for 2025
Judged Awards include Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Best in Category for each plant category. Best in Category winners will automatically compete for the coveted Best in Show Award.
For 2025, exhibitors can submit plants in the following categories:
- Herbaceous perennials
- Annuals, Tender perennials, and Container & Basket plants (Updated for 2025)
- Flowering houseplants
- Foliage houseplants
- Cacti & Succulents
- Trees (including conifers)
- Shrubs (including conifers) & climbers
The judging panel for 2025 includes: Josh Egan-Wyer of Pershore College; Liam Cleary, Old Railway Line Nursery; Anisa Gress, Potting Shed press; Emma Allen, RHS; Alan Down, HTA Immediate Past President; Cath Quiney, Bennybeg Plant Centre; and Jamesfield Garden Centre.
The deadline for entries is the 17th of May, and all entries are to be submitted to the HTA website.