The breeders’ art is showcased in 20 new plants, won by Semponium Destiny!
Twenty varieties have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year competition, and the winner, announced on Monday, May 23, is Semponium Destiny. The annual award celebrates the work of breeders and nurseries in developing and growing new plants.
Shortlisted entries this year include Rosa Elizabeth Ausmajesty by David Austin Roses and Geranium × cantabrigiense Intense by first-time exhibitors Moore and Moore Plants. The winner is selected by a panel of more than 100 plant experts, with the 2022 award announced on Monday, May 23. Cercis canadensis Eternal Flame, exhibited by Stonebarn Landscapes, was the winner in 2021.
All 20 shortlisted plants will go on display in the Great Pavilion on stand GP224.
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2022 shortlist
- Iris Fran’s Gold (Jf1) – Burncoose Nurseries.
- Rosa Bring Me Sunshine (Ausernie) – David Austin Roses Ltd.
- Rosa Elizabeth (Ausmajesty) – David Austin Roses Ltd.
- Salvia Pink Amistad (Arggr17-011) – Middleton Nurseries Ltd.
- Salvia × sylvestris (A Little Bit) – Middleton Nurseries Ltd.
- Aeonium Jubilee – Ottershaw Cacti.
- Alstroemeria June Ferelyth (Little Miss Series) – Alstroemeria Select.
- Rosa Loyal Companion (Beaqueen) – Peter Beales Roses.
- Forsythia × intermedia Discovery (syn. John Mitchell) – Sparsholt College.
- Geranium pratense Storm Cloud – Sparsholt College.
- Dianthus (Allwoodii Group) Electric Dreams (Wp22 Elecdr) – London Fire Brigade.
- Armeria pseudarmeria Dreamland (Dreameria Series) – Stonebarn Landscapes.
- Echinacea Evolution Colourific (Balevoeen) – Stonebarn Landscapes.
- Buddleja davidii Little Ruby (Botex 006 Butterfly Candy Series) – Stonebarn Landscapes.
- × Semponium Diamond – Surreal Succulents.
- × Semponium Destiny – Surreal Succulents.
- Geranium × cantabrigiense Intense – Moore and Moore Plants.
- Rhododendron Starstyle Pink (Azaare01) – Hare Spring Cottage Plants.
- Weigela Magic Carpet (Tmwg18-06 Prism Series) – Binny Plants.
- Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) Purpleicious – Stonebarn Landscapes.
For more information, visit www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea.
