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The HTA New Plant Awards

As an exhibitor at the HTA National Plant Show, you can enter the prestigious HTA New Plant Awards. Entry is free and creates a valuable marketing opportunity and after the show.

The plants entered into the HTA New Plant Awards will be displayed in one of two areas, one in centre of Hall 1 and the other in Hall 2 and will showcase the best in new plant introductions from plant suppliers.  

Entry for the HTA New Plant Awards close on Friday 15 May 2026

Exhibitors can enter plants into the following categories:

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Annuals, Tender Perennials and Container & Basket Plants 
  • Flowering Houseplants
  • Foliage Houseplants
  • Cacti & Succulents
  • Trees (including Conifers)
  • Shrubs (including Conifers) & Climbers 

The Facts 

  • The awards will be announced and presented by our esteemed judging panel on the morning of Wednesday 18 June 2025.  
  • The Judged Awards, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Best in Category will be awarded for each category.  
  • Best in Category winners will then go forward for The Best in Show Award.  
  • The HTA New Plant Awards will be judged on the evening of Tuesday 17 June and presented at the Media Preview at 8.30am on Wednesday 18 June.  
  • All entries will be required to provide information on the variety, breeder etc. And photographs – see the entry criteria

New Plant Awards Entry Form

To enter the HTA National Plant Show New Plant Awards, please complete all the details on the form. 

Entries close Friday 15 May 2026

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