Gertrude Jekyll® named World’s Favourite Rose 2025
David Austin® Roses is proud to announce that Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord) has been named the 2025 World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS). Read more - open to all
Gertrude Jekyll® named World’s Favourite Rose 2025
David Austin® Roses is proud to announce that Gertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord) has been named the 2025 World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS). Read more - open to all
Long-established nursery acquired by G-Scapes
G-Scapes of Lichfield Ltd - already operators of Fullbrook Nursery - have acquired the Boultons Nurseries site in Staffordshire, in a move which enhances the companies’ commitment to sustainable horticulture. Read more - members only
Prunus Japanese Lantern wins Best in Show
Frank P Matthew’s Prunus Sumaura Fugenzo JAPANESE LANTERN has received the prestigious Best in Show at the HTA New Plant Awards, sponsored by the RHS, during this year’s HTA National Plant Show. Read more - open to all
Peter Beales Roses wins Gold at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025
Peter Beales Roses of Attleborough, Norfolk has won a Gold Medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2025, adding to their earlier success at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.
Read more - open to allBritish Garden Centres and YPHA launch exclusive Begonia
British Garden Centres is thrilled to announce the exclusive launch of ‘Bountiful Pink’, a striking new begonia developed through the Young People in Horticulture Association’s (YPHA) Launch Success Challenge. Read more - open to all
How to prune your Bloombux® in June/July
It's often a challenge to know when and how to achieve the perfect trim for plants in the garden, especially for gardening novices. While pruning some plants can be quite tricky, trimming the popular boxwood alternative, Bloombux, is simple and easy for beginners to carry out. Read more - open to all
Taylors Bulbs awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Flower Show
Taylors Bulbs are delighted to have been awarded Premier Gold at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2025 for their display of Daffodils.
Read more - open to allWyevale Nurseries to fundraise for the charity Perennial
Garden centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now order three fundraising plants from Wyevale Nurseries for summer delivery.
Read more - open to allGarden Museum Spring Plant Fair 2024
The Garden Museum’s annual Spring Plant Fair returns on Sunday 13 April, gathering specialist plant nurseries and growers from around the country for a day of plant shopping, talks and workshops for city gardeners. Stalls will include Great Dixter Nursery and Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens, providing a rare opportunity for Londoners to shop garden plants grown by these beloved and historic nurseries.
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Johnsons Nurseries hosts Prosper Group for exclusive plant buyers event
New Leaf to distribute Zelari Pianti
New Leaf Plants has entered into an agreement to supply garden centres and landscapers with Italian specimen plants from the renowned Italian grower Zelari. Read more - members only
Ball’s ‘Stand-Out’ Plants for 2025
Ball reveals customers’ favourite varieties that were shown at the Ball Summer Showcase in its Oxfordshire Trial Grounds. Read more - members only
Chat from the HTA National Plant Show
Chat from the aisles of the HTA National Plant Show after ‘an alright’ season include importing from Kenya, under insurance and rising Xmas tree prices. Read more - members only
Plants for Europe and Altman working together
Plants For Europe Limited (PFE) is working with California-based Altman Plants, to bring their stunning plant varieties to Europe and the UK. Read more - members only
Impressions from the HTA National Plant Show
Most exhibitors at the HTA National Plant Show were pleased with the year to date. Stock has been selling through well; one grower stating sales were high, peaking “at Covid levels.” Read more - members only
Peter Beales Roses celebrates third Gold Medal of 2025
Peter Beales Roses has secured its third RHS Gold Medal of the year, awarded at the 2025 Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival. Read more - open to all
Success at the National Plant Show for Bransford Webbs
The new way to order from The Bransford Webbs Plant Company
Bransford Webbs are very excited to announce the release of The Bransford Webbs Plant Company app available to all our trade customers to make ordering even easier and more flexible. Read more - open to all
Wyevale Nurseries to launch 2026 Retail Catalogue at HTA National Plant Show
Wyevale Nurseries will unveil its 2026 retailers’ catalogue at this year’s HTA National Plant Show, showcasing an exciting line-up of new British-grown plant promotions tailored for the garden centre market. Read more - open to all
Sinclair champions industry excellence
Sinclair proudly continues its support for the National Plant Show 2025 as Seminar Stage sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to industry excellence and knowledge sharing. Read more - open to all
Beautify your balcony and patio with Bloombux®
For gardeners seeking a boxwood alternative free from the dreaded box tree moth, the blooming Bloombux is the perfect choice. Read more - open to all
Kernock Park Plants add ‘Proven Winners’ to Joy of Plants’ tools
Leading UK young plant supplier Kernock Park Plants has added the Proven Winners® range to Joy of Plants’ plant library and retail tools. Read more - open to all
FlowerTrials: the must-visit show
In week 24, no less than 56 breeders will open their doors in The Netherlands and Germany to present the future of ornamental breeding. Read more - open to all
Register now to visit HTA National Plant Show 2025
Visitors are invited to get their free tickets now for the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) National Plant Show which is back for its biggest show ever.
Roots to Retail - Our successful open event launches the 2025 season!
Blue Diamond acts to secure plant supply chain
Blue Diamond agrees strategic partnership with European Group to ensure plant supply chain keep's pace with the continued expansion. Read more - members only
Ball Colegrave’s spectacular showcase
The Ball Colegrave Summer Showcase has been as spectacular as ever despite the weather. This is partly because Ball’s breeding strategy… Read more - members only
Dutch Spring Trials take place in week 18
Dutch Spring Trials take place in week 18 during week 18, with eight breeders in North-Holland. Visits held by appointment only. Read more - members only
Staff take control at Majestic Trees
Majestic Trees has announced that MD Steve McCurdy and his wife Janet have sold 74% of Majestic Trees to their team via an Employee Ownership Trust. Read more - members only
Gardeners invited to help solve aphid mystery
The RHS is calling on gardeners to send in sightings of the giant willow aphid (Tuberolachnus salignus) to help learn more about this elusive species and the ways it interacts with garden plants. Read more - members only