We are please to announce that Salvia ‘Tropicolour Sunrise’ TROPOG-021 won joint second place as Plant of the Year 2025 at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Entered by Middleton Nurseries on behalf of the breeder Rolando Uria. Judges noted the unique colour combination and the ease to grow the variety.
Managing director of Genesis Plant Marketing, Nigel Judd, said “It is a great result to be in the top 3 placings. Genesis are proud to be representing this unique breeding in Salvia from Rolando Uria for the world wide market. Many years of breeding work have gone into creating this impressive new hybrid and the two other colours to follow, Carmine and Claret. Limited supplies are available this season through Middleton Nurseries via Denis plants in Belgium, with plans in place to open up wider commercial supply in UK and EU next year with follow on stock in the USA and beyond.”
The Plant of the Year award is an annual celebration of new varieties, judges’ make their decision based on three criteria: novelty and innovation, garden performance, and likely appeal for UK gardeners.
Our congratulations to the Winner; Philadelphus PETITE PERFUME PINK (‘P1’), and joint second place; Hosta ‘Silly String’ as well as the other entrants. Read the announcement from RHS here.
Photo from Middleton Nurseries
Published 23/05/2025