Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis ‘Soft Caress’ has been crowned the 2013 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year. The Chelsea Flower Show is held from today until Saturday, May 25 in the … [Read more...]
Dallas Arboretum hosts Plant Trials Field Day
May 21, 2013
The 2013 Dallas Arboretum Plant Field Trials Day will take place June 26. Each year, the Arboretum tests numerous annuals, sub-tropicals, bulbs, herbaceous perennials and woody plants to … [Read more...]
International Rose Symposium in Germany
May 17, 2013
From August 25th to 30th the 6th International Rose Symposium will be held in Hannover, Germany. The symposium will cover all areas of rose research and cultivation practice with updates … [Read more...]
Peter Moore’s Choisya can use a little support
May 17, 2013
The Choisya ternata ‘Londaz’ White Dazzler on this picture survived the last five Dutch unpredictable winters, emphasizes Peter van Rijssen from royalty management agency Plantipp. … [Read more...]
One little standout changes Syringa vulgaris’ image
May 9, 2013
“For too long lilacs have been viewed as old-fashioned - and not in a good way. More a plant for Grandma's garden than one that's retro-chic, this bread-and-butter shrub has struggled a … [Read more...]
Four new hydrangeas enlarge colour assortment
May 8, 2013
Dutch based Hydrangea Breeders Association (HBA) has introduced four novelties that enlarge the color assortment of this association. The new varieties are developed in close cooperation … [Read more...]
Conference about Importance of Trials through the Plant Chain
May 7, 2013
“If you conduct or use plant trials, don’t miss this cutting-edge conference focusing on the latest research and techniques of trialing annual, perennial and woody plants.” With these … [Read more...]
Polish clematis introductions at Chelsea Flower Show
May 2, 2013
UK based Thorncroft Clematis will present a number of new Clematis' at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Show. These varieties are new to this show. Seven were introduced last year by Polish clematis … [Read more...]
Ten best plants of the Chelsea centenary shortlisted
May 2, 2013
A jury of the UK Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has selected the ten best plants launched at the Chelsea Flower Show since 1913. One plant has been chosen for each decade. The ten plants … [Read more...]
UK lavender breeder gathers awards
April 29, 2013
At the Awards Ceremony 2013 for contributions to horticulture of the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) Uk based Downderry Nursery brought home the Lawrence Medal, the Williams Memorial Medal, … [Read more...]
