{"id":22556,"date":"2023-05-17T12:53:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T10:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/?p=106806"},"modified":"2023-05-17T13:36:11","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T11:36:11","slug":"rhs-chelsea-flower-show-plant-of-the-year-2023-shortlist-announced","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-plant-of-the-year-2023-shortlist-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2023 shortlist announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Nineteen new plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition 2023. Pictured is Helianthus annus &#8216;Desire Red&#8217; <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Molly Blair\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>The full shortlist for the\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/chelsea-flower-show\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">RHS Chelsea Flower Show\u00a0Plant<\/a> of the Year competition has been announced.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The winning entry will be selected during the show.<\/p>\n<p>The shortlist this year includes two new wallflowers and a striking orange <em>Geum<\/em> as well as a new lavender and a yellow plum tomato. Last year, Surreal Succulents won <a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/chelsea\/rhs-plant-year-2022-announced\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Plant of the Year 2022<\/a> with \u00d7\u00a0<em>Semponium<\/em> \u2018Destiny\u2019.<\/p>\n<section class=\"&quot;highlight\"><div class=\"&quot;highlight__content\" editor-content=\"\"> <h3><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/chelsea-flower-show\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Head to our Chelsea Flower Show hub page for all the latest coverage of the Show\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;highlight__image-container&quot;\"> <div class=\"&quot;highlight__image&quot;\"> <div class=\"&quot;img-container\" img-container--highlight-image=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2020\/05\/Press-RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show-2017-Press-Day-in-London-2-355eaa3-scaled.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=556,556&quot;\" srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2020\/05\/Press-RHS-Chelsea-Flower-Show-2017-Press-Day-in-London-2-355eaa3-scaled.jpg?quality=45&amp;resize=1025,1025\" https:=\"\" sizes=\"&quot;(min-width:\" calc=\"\" width=\"&quot;556&quot;\" height=\"&quot;556&quot;\" class=\"&quot;img-container__image\" img-fluid=\"\" wp-image-18394=\"\" alignnone=\"\" size-highlight_image=\"\" img-container__image=\"\" alt=\"&quot;A\" model=\"\" poses=\"\" in=\"\" a=\"\" floral=\"\" headress=\"\" of=\"\" peonys=\"\" by=\"\" kate=\"\" halfpenny=\"\" on=\"\" the=\"\" primrose=\"\" hall=\"\" exhibit=\"\" at=\"\" rhs=\"\" chelsea=\"\" flower=\"\" show=\"\" london=\"\" monday=\"\" may=\"\" luke=\"\" macgregor=\"\" title=\"&quot;A\" data-source-name=\"&quot;RHS\"\/><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\">RHS \/ Luke MacGregor<\/figcaption><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/section><h2>RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year shortlist 2023<\/h2>\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/the-best-agapanthus\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><em>Agapanthus<\/em><\/a> \u2018Black Jack\u2019 (\u2018Dwaghyb02\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Thompson &amp; Morgan Breeder: De Wet Breeders<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Agave<\/em> \u2018Blazing Saddles\u2019<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Burncoose Nurseries (GPF085) Show plants supplied by: Javado Plant Breeder: Hans Hansen from Walters Gardens<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/expert-raymond-evison-recommends-the-best-clematis-to-grow-in-the-garden\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><em>Clematis<\/em><\/a> TUMAINI (\u2018Evigsy151\u2019)<br\/><\/strong>Exhibited by: Raymond Evison Clematis (GPB033) Breeder: Raymond J Evison Ltd<strong><br\/><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Cordyline<\/em> MAGIC STAR (\u2018Tus020\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Gregorz Tuszynscy<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Echinacea purpurea<\/em> \u2018Pink Shimmer\u2019<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe \u2013 Henk van der Velde<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2023\/05\/Echinacea-Pink-Shimmer-201307318494-f5e2e5b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;crop=3px%2C528px%2C1176px%2C783px&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2023\/05\/Echinacea-Pink-Shimmer-201307318494-f5e2e5b.jpg?quality=90&amp;crop=3px%2C528px%2C1176px%2C783px&amp;resize=556%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img data-crop-width=\"&quot;1176&quot;\" data-crop-height=\"&quot;783&quot;\" class=\"&quot;wp-image-106829\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/18\/2023\/05\/Echinacea-Pink-Shimmer-201307318494-f5e2e5b.jpg?quality=90&amp;crop=3px%2C528px%2C1176px%2C783px&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Echinacea\" shimmer=\"\" title=\"&quot;Echinacea\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/the-brightest-and-best-wallflowers\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><em>Erysimum<\/em><\/a> COLOUR VIBE RED (\u2018Cdcery1\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hilliers Breeder: Charles Carr<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Erysimum<\/em> Taffeta Series<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Birmingham City Council (GPE071) Show plants supplied by: Sow Successful Ltd Breeder: Sow Successful Ltd<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/how-to-grow-geums\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><em>Geum<\/em><\/a> \u2018Orange Pumpkin\u2019<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Green Globe<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/summer\/how-to-grow-sunflowers\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Helianthus<\/a> annus<\/em> \u2018Desire Red\u2019<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe \u2013 Henk van der Velde<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/simple-to-grow-hydrangeas\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Hydrangea<\/a> serrata<\/em> \u2018Gotemba Nishiki\u2019 (EUPHORIA PINK)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Stonebarn Landscapes (GPF090) Show plants supplied by: Thompson &amp; Morgan Breeder: Osco Garden BV<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/best-scented-sweet-peas\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Lathyrus<\/a> odoratus<\/em> \u2018Dawn Everest\u2019<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Darren Everest Sweet Peas (GPC049) Show plants supplied by: Darren Everest Sweet Peas Breeder: Frank Verge<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/favourite-lavenders-for-a-low-maintenance-garden\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Lavandula<\/a> x intermedia<\/em> EXCEPTIONAL (\u2018Hillav\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Sparsholt College (GPA008) Show plants supplied by: Hillier Nurseries Ltd Breeder: Hillier Nurseries Ltd<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Philadelphus<\/em> PEARLS OF PERFUME (\u2018G15097\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Proctors Nursery (GPD051) Show plants supplied by: Hayloft Plants Breeder: Garden Genetics \u2013 Rick Grazzini<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"\/\/www.gardensillustrated.com\/plants\/summer\/recommendations-for-salvias-to-grow-in-the-garden\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Salvia<\/a> x sylvestris<\/em> PURPLE SPRING (\u2018Sally2014\u2019)<\/strong><br\/>\nExhibited by: Middleton Nurseries (GPC050) Show plants supplied by: Burpee Europe Breeder: Burpee Europe \u2013 Henk van der Velde<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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