Nineteen new plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition 2023. Pictured is Helianthus annus ‘Desire Red’
The full shortlist for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition has been announced.
Nineteen new plants, including one that will remain a mystery until press day on 22 May, that have been developed in the last year by breeders and nurseries, have been chosen for the list, and all the shortlisted plants will go on display at the Great Pavilion throughout the Chelsea Flower Show this year.
The winning entry will be selected during the show.
The shortlist this year includes two new wallflowers and a striking orange Geum as well as a new lavender and a yellow plum tomato. Last year, Surreal Succulents won Plant of the Year 2022 with × Semponium ‘Destiny’.
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RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year shortlist 2023
- Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ (‘Dwaghyb02’)
Exhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Thompson & Morgan Breeder: De Wet Breeders - Agave ‘Blazing Saddles’
Exhibited by: Burncoose Nurseries (GPF085) Show plants supplied by: Javado Plant Breeder: Hans Hansen from Walters Gardens - Clematis TUMAINI (‘Evigsy151’)
Exhibited by: Raymond Evison Clematis (GPB033) Breeder: Raymond J Evison Ltd - Cordyline MAGIC STAR (‘Tus020’)
Exhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Gregorz Tuszynscy - Echinacea purpurea ‘Pink Shimmer’
Exhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe – Henk van der Velde
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- Erysimum COLOUR VIBE RED (‘Cdcery1’)
Exhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hilliers Breeder: Charles Carr - Erysimum Taffeta Series
Exhibited by: Birmingham City Council (GPE071) Show plants supplied by: Sow Successful Ltd Breeder: Sow Successful Ltd - Geum ‘Orange Pumpkin’
Exhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Green Globe - Helianthus annus ‘Desire Red’
Exhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe – Henk van der Velde - Hydrangea serrata ‘Gotemba Nishiki’ (EUPHORIA PINK)
Exhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Thompson & Morgan Breeder: Osco Garden BV - Lathyrus odoratus ‘Dawn Everest’
Exhibited by: Darren Everest Sweet Peas (GPC049) Show plants supplied by: Darren Everest Sweet Peas Breeder: Frank Verge - Lavandula x intermedia EXCEPTIONAL (‘Hillav’)
Exhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Hillier Nurseries Ltd - Philadelphus PEARLS OF PERFUME (‘G15097’)
Exhibited by: Proctors Nursery (GPD051) Show plants supplied by: Hayloft Plants Breeder: Garden Genetics – Rick Grazzini - Salvia x sylvestris PURPLE SPRING (‘Sally2014’)
Exhibited by: Middleton Nurseries (GPC050) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe – Henk van der Velde
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- Streptocarpus ‘Dolina’
Exhibited by: Dibleys Nurseries (GPE079) Show plants supplied by: Dibleys Nurseries Breeder: Lynne Dibley - Tomato ‘Bliss’
Exhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe – Henk van der Velde
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- Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) ‘JS Brainstorm’
Exhibited by: Hare Spring Cottage Plants (GPD065) Show plants supplied by: Thompson & Morgan Breeder: Jan Spruyt - Weigela CAMOUFLAGE (Tmwg15-01′)
Exhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Thompson & Morgan Breeder: Charles Valin - TBC 22 May