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New Flowering Plants Shortlisted For RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023

    New Flowering Plants Shortlisted For RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023

    T&M is proud to announce that four of our new flowering plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023 award and will be judged at the show on 22nd May. All plants are available to view in the floral marquee during the event!


    T&M’s Shortlisted Plant of the Year Varieties

    Hydrangea serrata ‘Euphoria Pink’

    Hydrangea serrata 'Euphoria Pink' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in full bloom with vivid pink flowers and variegated pink and green foliage in a white planter on a wooden table
    Hydrangea serrata ‘Euphoria Pink’

    The first Hydrangea serrata that’s all about stunning foliage AND flowers!

    The striking tricolor foliage of this handsome Hydrangea flushes vibrant pink, white and green each spring. As the pink fades, unique lacecap-style blooms burst from pale pink buds into two-tone red flowers with pale centres.

    Ideal for pots, containers & borders

    This easy to grow shrub is ideal for moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun or shade and is hardy down to -20C.

    The latest in Hydrangea breeding

    ‘Euphoria Pink’ was discovered in a long-term Japanese breeding program with rooted cuttings sent to Osco Garden BV in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. Van Son & Koot Nursery BV from Kaatsheuvel / Netherlands rooted cuttings under license and prepared the plants for the show.

    Exhibited in partnership with Stonebarn Landscapes, stand GPF090, and Mr. Nagasaki T. from Japan representing Osco Garden BV, Aalsmeer/Netherlands.

    Hydrangea serrata 'Euphoria Pink' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in close-up on its variegated pink and green foliage
    Hydrangea serrata ‘Euphoria Pink’ foliage detail

    Hydrangea serrata ‘Euphoria Pink’

    Flowers: June to September
    Height and spread: 120cm.

    1 x 13cm Potted Plant
    Code: KF1217
    £19.99

    3 x 13cm Potted Plants
    Code: KF4999
    £29.99

    1 x 3-Litre Potted Plant
    Code: KF1218
    £29.99

    2 x 3-Litre Potted Plants
    Code: KF5000
    £49.99


    Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’

    african lily

    Agapanthus 'black jack' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in close-up on one big dark purple bloom
    Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ flower detail

    Larger and longer-lasting blooms produced in profusion!

    ‘Black Jack’ offers bigger flowers and more blooms through the season. This amazing Agapanthus produces 10 times as many florets per flowerhead for a flowering season twice as long as its competitors.

    The “must have” Agapanthus for a striking display

    Easy to grow and heat tolerant, ‘Black Jack’ boasts strong vigor and a striking presence in borders and containers. Large flowerheads are filled with black buds that open to deep black-purple striped blooms – these fade to deep purple and take on a dazzling metallic sheen with age.

    A unique variety from 20 years of breeding

    From Wet Plant Breeders, South Africa, set out to produce disease resistant, vigorous, heat-tolerant and multi-flowering cultivars and a black cultivar was always high on the wish list. 17 years into the program, they finally got “the one”! ‘Black Jack’ is a unique Agapanthus that’s the result of years of dedicated hybridised breeding.

    Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ is exhibited in partnership with Sparsholt College, booth GPA008.

    Agapanthus 'black jack' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in full blooms, with dark purple flowers and strappy green foliage, in a terracotta planter on a sandy garden rockery area with a bird sculpture
    Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’

    Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’

    Flowers: July to September
    Height: 80cm. Spread: 70cm

    1 x 9cm Potted Plant
    Code: KF2470
    £14.99

    3 x 9cm Potted Plants
    Code: KF4998
    £27.99


    Tradescantia andersoniana JS® ‘Brainstorm’ PBR

    spider lily

    Tradescantia 'JS® Brainstorm' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown growing in a two-tone yellow and terracotta planter, with strappy green foliage and bright purple flowers
    Tradescantia JS®Brainstorm

    A breakthrough in breeding!

    Tradescantia ‘JS® Brainstorm’ produces masses of blooms with a high flower count per flower head for an eye-catching display. Dark purple buds open to reveal large magenta-purple blooms with prominent bright golden anthers with fluffy filaments.

    The longest-flowering Tradescantia – enjoy flowers for 6 months!

    Flowering continuously over an astonishing six months from June to November, ‘JS® Brainstorm’ blooms for two months longer than most other Tradescantia.

    Selected from a long-term Tradescantia breeding program

    ‘JS® Brainstorm’ was initially selected for its purple foliage and subsequently for its large flowers, number of flowers per umbel and long flowering period. This easy-care perennial is versatile, low-maintenance and hardy to -30C.

    Tradescantia ‘JS® Brainstorm’ is exhibited in partnership with Hare Spring Cottage Plants, booth GPD065.

    Tradescantia 'JS® Brainstorm' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in close-up on one of the bright purple flowers and closed dark purple buds
    Tradescantia JS®Brainstorm flower detail

    Tradescantia andersoniana JS® ‘Brainstorm’ PBR

    Flowers: June to November
    Height: 50cm. Spread: 40cm

    1 x 9cm Potted Plant
    Code: KF0834
    £12.99

    3 x 9cm Potted Plants
    Code: KF1572
    £24.99


    Weigela ‘Camouflage’

    florid weigela

    Weigela 'Camouflage' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in full bloom with red trumpet-shaped blooms, in a wood-effect planter outdoors on a gravel garden
    Weigela ‘Camouflage’

    Vivid variegation plus bright red blooms!

    ‘Camouflage’ is a stunning compact Weigela with variegated bright green and dark black/green foliage. These petite plants become smothered with bright ruby-red funnel-shaped flowers borne on aching stems in May and June, attracting pollinators to the garden.

    Sensational for small spaces

    Weigela ‘Camouflage’ is a deciduous, low-maintenance, fully hardy shrub that’s perfect for small gardens and container growing. Grow in a sunny or semi-shaded position, in any well-drained soil.

    From T&M’s own breeding program

    Our Weigela breeding program began in 2008 with the aim of producing compact plants with fabulous, colored foliage, which are ideal for any size of garden. The program continued until 2018, when selections were made from stock in the field and ‘Camouflage’ is the first in a series with variegated foliage.

    Weigela ‘Camouflage’ is exhibited in partnership with Stonebarn Landscapes, booth GPF090.

    Weigela 'Camouflage' T&M RHS Chelsea 2023 plant of the year shortlisted variety shown in close-up on its variegated leaves and red trumpet-shaped blooms

    Weigela ‘Camouflage’ flower detail

    Weigela ‘Camouflage’

    Flowers: May to June
    Height and spread: 60cm

    1 x 9cm Potted Plant
    Code: KF0321
    £12.99

    3 x 9cm Potted Plants
    Code: KF5161
    £27.99


    RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023

    The RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year award celebrates the new and exciting plants launched at the show and the prestige of winning is recognized worldwide. RHS Chelsea is the ideal global platform for the launch of new plants, which often go on to be bestsellers!

    The judges will be looking for the winning criteria, which includes the following:

    Innovation

    The plant must be genuinely new and offer significant benefits within those features. This will outweigh a new color on an existing plant for example.

    Appeal

    Will the plant stand the test of time? It will need to sustain its popularity to secure a place with those of true significance.

    Excellence and impact

    Judges (and gardeners) will be looking for the “wow” factor.

    The judging panel is comprised of industry experts with a wealth of knowledge and passion who come together, volunteering their time, to make the incredibly tough decision on the winning plant.

    New 2023 Flowering Plants Range

    The featured plants are only a small selection of the new flowering plants on offer and the full range is available to browse and buy online.

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