Allensmore Nurseries has been awarded Best Stand Display following the end
of the National Plant Show 2022 in Stoneleigh Park, Coventry while Ball Colegrave
won The Visitor Vote.
The Best Stand Display was judged by Sarah Manning, Visual Merchandiser, and
Boyd Douglas-Davies, HTA President and Director of British Garden Centres.
The winner, Allensmore Nurseries, were also celebrating their 50-year
anniversary.
Sarah said, "Their choice of theme was clear throughout, and the stand
flowed very nicely. Colours, textures and points of interest were all thought
about, which overall created a beautiful stand to walk around."
Additionally, Impatiens Walleriana 'Glimmer Appleblossom' which won Best in
Show, was dually recognised by winning the Visitors Vote. This plant is
characterised by its stunning colour, and features large, iridescent rose-like
booms.
The well-branched, mounded, and trailing plants are covered with double
flowers and are suitable for 10-30cm pots and hanging baskets. The impatiens
also features high resistance to Plasmospara destructor, the cause of Impatiens
DownyMildew.
Martin Simmons, Director of Membership, said, “The long-awaited physical
return of the National Plant Show has given us a valuable opportunity to
celebrate the best in the industry. Growers and nurseries demonstrated
creativity and skill across the board and created a space that was an
inspiration for visitors and a true celebration of British growers.”
