Visitors are invited to get their free tickets now for the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) National Plant Show which is back for its biggest show ever at the NAEC Stoneleigh on Wednesday 18 – Thursday 19 June 2025.
A key event in the horticultural calendar, the show sees a huge concentration of British growers and suppliers under one roof and showcases the best of British gardening from growing to retail and everything in between.
Elia Johnston, Director of Marketing at the HTA said: “As a key event in the horticultural calendar, the National Plant Show brings together a vast array of British growers and suppliers under one roof. The show is a one-stop destination showcasing everything from plant production to retail solutions, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and discovering the latest innovations in the industry."
Taking centre stage at the show, the prestigious New Plant Awards, sponsored by the RHS, will highlight the most innovative and exciting plant varieties available for the upcoming season. The awards attract over 100 entries each year and feature updated categories for 2025, including: Herbaceous Perennials, Annuals, Tender Perennials & Container & Basket Plants (Updated for 2025), Flowering Houseplants, Foliage Houseplants, Cacti & Succulents, Trees (including Conifers), and Shrubs (including Conifers) & Climbers.
Winners will be judged and announced on the first morning of the show by an expert panel including Josh Egan-Wyer (Pershore College), Liam Cleary (Old Railway Line Nursery), Anisa Gress (Potting Shed Press), Emma Allen (RHS), Alan Down (HTA Immediate Past President), Cath Quinney (Bennybeg Plant Centre & Jamesfield Garden Centre).
Sponsored by Floramedia, the Visitor Vote Awards offer attendees the chance to choose their favourite plants. The winner will be announced on the second day of the show—so don’t miss the chance to cast your vote!
The Seminar area, sponsored by Sinclair, will host several free interactive and informative sessions presented by experts throughout the two-day show.
The HTA Village is the hub of all things HTA and provides an opportunity to find out about the latest initiatives and meet the HTA team. The Village showcases everything the HTA has to offer, including Membership, the latest updates in Policy, Market Information, Sustainability as well as National Garden Gift Vouchers.
Visitors can beat the queues and register for free now at nationalplantshow.co.uk
