RHS Award Winners

Bring the timeless beauty of Dutch pottery to your garden with Hyacinth 'Delft Blue'. This classic, award-winning variety is beloved for its densely packed spires of porcelain-blue, star-shaped florets and an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance that defines the scent of spring. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be assured of its reliability and superb performance. 'Delft Blue' is perfect for creating impactful drifts of colour in borders, lining a pathway, or filling pots on the patio where its perfume can be truly appreciated. For a classic combination, plant alongside yellow daffodils like 'Tête-à-Tête' or white tulips.

Unleash a wave of rich, opulent colour in your spring garden with Hyacinth 'Woodstock'. This stunning variety stands out from the crowd with its densely packed florets of an intense beetroot-purple, releasing an intoxicatingly sweet fragrance that defines the season. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Woodstock' guarantees a spectacular and reliable performance. It's perfect for creating dramatic drifts in borders, adding a jewel-toned splash to pots on the patio, or even for forcing indoors to enjoy its beauty up close. Plant alongside crisp white narcissi or pale pink tulips for a truly breathtaking contrast. A must-have for lovers of bold colour!

A true garden classic, 'Thalia' is an heirloom Triandrus daffodil that has been beloved since its introduction in 1916. It is cherished for its exceptional elegance and grace. Each stem produces two to four nodding, star-shaped flowers of the purest, snow-white. The petals are beautifully reflexed (swept-back) and have a gentle twist, earning it the nickname "Orchid Narcissus." The flowers possess a wonderful, sweet fragrance. 'Thalia' is an outstandingly reliable perennial that will naturalise with ease, forming ethereal, shimmering drifts of white under trees or in borders. It holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its timeless beauty and superb garden performance.

An absolute masterpiece of floral exuberance, 'Dancing Queen' is a spectacular double Amaryllis that lives up to its flamboyant name. It produces enormous, lavishly ruffled blooms, so densely packed with layers of petals that they create a magnificent, frothy display. The colouration is a joyous and festive spectacle of crisp white and bright, clear red. Each petal is artistically striped and feathered with red, creating a vibrant, candy-cane effect that is full of energy and movement. The frilly edges of the petals give the blooms a dynamic, restless quality, as if they are twirling in a dance. Held on strong, tall stems, these magnificent flowers are a true celebration in a pot, guaranteed to be the star of any show. 'Dancing Queen' is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a bold, glamorous, and joyful centrepiece with maximum visual impact and a delightful, festive spirit.

Welcome the arrival of spring with the celebrated Snowdrop 'S. Arnott', a true gem for any UK garden. This variety stands out with its large, beautifully formed, globular flowers that hang like pristine white lanterns. It’s not just a feast for the eyes; lean in close to enjoy its delightful honey scent. 'S. Arnott' is a vigorous and robust grower, quickly forming impressive clumps. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it's perfect for naturalising in lawns, brightening up shady borders under trees, or creating elegant pot displays. Pair with winter aconites and early crocus for a stunning late-winter tapestry of colour.

Unleash a wave of regal colour and intoxicating fragrance with Hyacinth 'Miss Saigon'. This sensational variety stands out for its densely packed spires of deep, magenta-purple florets, creating a truly dramatic and luxurious display in early spring. Its powerful, sweet scent is a classic sign that spring has arrived, making it perfect for planting in pots near a doorway, on a patio, or in window boxes. In borders, 'Miss Saigon' combines beautifully with the bright yellows of Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' or the cool whites of Anemone blanda for a truly captivating scene. A must-have for lovers of bold colour and rich perfume.

A true icon of early spring, 'Jetfire' is a small but mighty Cyclamineus daffodil with an electrifying colour combination. This RHS Award-winning variety is instantly recognisable by its bright golden-yellow petals, which are sharply swept back from the cup in the classic, windswept Cyclamineus style. Providing a stunning contrast is the slender, trumpet-like cup, which is a brilliant, fiery reddish-orange. The effect is dynamic, exciting, and full of energy. 'Jetfire' is one of the earliest daffodils to bloom, creating a welcome blast of hot colour when the garden is just waking up. It is an incredibly robust and reliable perennial that will naturalise with ease, forming larger, more impressive clumps year after year.

A classic and commanding presence in the world of winter-flowering bulbs, 'Red Lion' is famous for its huge, deep, and impossibly luxurious velvety-red blooms. This is the quintessential Christmas amaryllis, delivering a flawless and powerful punch of pure, unadulterated colour. Each enormous, perfectly formed petal combines to create a magnificent trumpet-shaped flower that exudes confidence, warmth, and timeless glamour. It's one of the most reliable and trusted amaryllis varieties available, celebrated globally for its pure, rich colour and its dependable ability to produce a truly spectacular and traditional festive display. The blooms are held high on thick, robust stems that are more than capable of supporting the multiple, massive flowers. For a sense of festive opulence and a surefire way to brighten the darkest winter days, the majestic 'Red Lion' remains an undefeated king, roaring with vibrant colour and life when it is most needed.

Prepare to be enchanted by the unique and captivating colour of Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'. A proud recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, this variety stands out with its densely packed florets in extraordinary shades of coral, apricot, and salmon-pink. As if its stunning appearance wasn't enough, 'Gipsy Queen' releases a powerful, sweet fragrance that will fill your spring garden with perfume. It's an absolute must-have for patio pots, window boxes, and the front of sunny borders. Plant alongside deep purple tulips or creamy narcissi for a truly spectacular spring display that is both beautiful and beloved by pollinators.

An absolute delight for the senses, 'Erlicheer' is a celebrated Double Tazetta daffodil famed for its incredible fragrance and abundant blooms. Each strong, upright stem produces a dense cluster of up to 20 small, perfectly formed double flowers, creating a substantial, pom-pom like flower head. The blooms are a lovely creamy-white, with delicate primrose-yellow segments interspersed in the centre, giving a wonderfully full and ruffled appearance. The scent is powerful, sweet, and musky, and a single stem is enough to perfume an entire room. Blooming early in the season, 'Erlicheer' is a popular choice for forcing indoors for a winter treat, as well as being a beautiful and long-lasting feature in a sunny, sheltered garden spot.

One of the most famous and beloved double daffodils, 'Replete' is a stunning spectacle in the spring garden. The very large, peony-like blooms are incredibly full and ruffled. They feature a beautiful mix of broad, ivory-white outer petals interspersed with a densely packed, frilly centre of smaller petals in a warm salmon-pink to apricot-rose. The effect is lush, romantic, and incredibly showy. The flowers are wonderfully fragrant and held on strong, sturdy stems. 'Replete' is an RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and reliable performance. It is a perfect choice for making a luxurious statement in borders and makes an absolutely magnificent cut flower.

Ignite your spring garden with the fiery passion of Hyacinth 'Jan Bos'! A true showstopper, this variety boasts incredibly intense, magenta-red flower spikes that command attention. Not only is 'Jan Bos' a feast for the eyes, but its rich, sweet perfume will fill the air, making it a must-have for sensory gardens. Awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can be assured of its superb performance. Plant these gems in pots on the patio, along border edges, or in drifts for a spectacular block of colour. They partner beautifully with the cool tones of Muscari armeniacum or pure white tulips for a truly classic spring display.

A truly classic and ever-popular Amaryllis, 'Minerva' has been a festive favourite for decades, and for good reason. It is a vigorous and reliable bloomer, producing large, single flowers with a truly striking pattern. The blooms are a rich, vibrant red, forming the perfect backdrop for a bold and dramatic, crisp white star in the centre. This starburst pattern is incredibly eye-catching and is often complemented by a fresh green throat. The petals are broad and form a classic, wide, open-faced flower shape that shows off its dramatic colouring to perfection. 'Minerva' embodies the traditional colours of the holiday season, offering a cheerful, bright, and unapologetically festive display. Its timeless appeal, reliability, and dazzling high-contrast pattern ensure that it remains one of the most sought-after and widely grown Amaryllis varieties year after year.

This is a very distinct and elegant species of Grape Hyacinth that has received the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its unique beauty and reliable performance. Unlike other Muscari that produce multiple grass-like leaves, Muscari latifolium typically produces only a single, broad, grey-green leaf that wraps around the base of the flower stem, almost like a tulip leaf. From the centre, a stem rises carrying a striking, two-tone flower spike. The lower, fertile florets are a deep blackish-violet and are topped by a contrasting tuft of sterile, much paler, sky-blue florets. This elegant bicolour effect is more subtle and refined than that of 'Grape Ice' and gives the plant a sophisticated presence in the garden. It is less likely to spread as aggressively as M. armeniacum, making it a well-behaved choice for tidy borders, rock gardens, and containers where its unique form can be showcased. It provides a longer flowering period than many other types.

A miniature daffodil of immense charm and elegance, 'Segovia' is a delightful Small-Cupped variety that is perfect for smaller spaces. The exquisite flowers feature a perianth of broad, overlapping, snow-white petals that are beautifully proportioned. At the centre sits a small, neatly flattened, disc-like cup of a brilliant, zesty, lemon-yellow. This crisp, high-contrast colour combination is both refreshing and eye-catching. This RHS Award-winning variety has a compact, sturdy habit, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens, gravel gardens, containers, and the very front of the border, where its jewel-like beauty can be admired up close.

A truly delightful and deservedly popular Jonquilla daffodil, 'Pipit' is celebrated for its delicate beauty, sweet fragrance, and unusual colour change. Each stem produces between two and four dainty flowers. The blooms open with both the outer petals and the central cup in a lovely soft, lemon-yellow. As the flowers mature, the cup magically fades to a beautiful creamy-white, creating a stunning two-tone effect, with some flowers on the same plant showing different stages of this transition. It is an excellent perennialiser and holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and outstanding charm. It's a must-have for any gardener who loves fragrant, elegant, and interesting flowers.

A superb and richly coloured Yarrow, 'Red Velvet' is celebrated for its large, flat flowerheads and its fade-resistant, vibrant colour. It forms an upright clump of beautiful, aromatic, fern-like, grey-green foliage. From early summer, strong, branching stems rise above the foliage, topped with large, plate-like clusters (corymbs) of tiny, daisy-like flowers. The colour is a stunning, deep, velvety crimson-red with contrasting tiny yellow centres. Unlike some older red varieties, 'Red Velvet' holds its intense colour very well, even in strong sun. It is a fantastic plant for a sunny, dry border, providing long-lasting colour and a wonderful, flattened texture that contrasts beautifully with spires and cones. It is highly attractive to pollinators and makes an excellent, long-lasting cut or dried flower.

A delightful and easy-to-grow perennial, Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl', also known as Sneezewort, offers a completely different look to common yarrows. It forms a spreading clump of lance-shaped, dark green leaves. From early summer right through to autumn, it produces a profusion of branching stems topped with loose sprays of charming, button-like, pure white, fully double flowers. The individual blooms look like perfect little pearls or pom-poms, creating a wonderfully frothy and delicate effect in the border. Unlike other Achilleas, this species prefers moister soils. It is a fantastic filler plant, weaving amongst other perennials, and is an outstanding cut flower, adding an airy, baby's-breath-like quality to bouquets. It is vigorous and will spread by rhizomes to form a good-sized patch.

A fascinating and quirky heirloom, 'Rip van Winkle' is a miniature Double daffodil that has been charming gardeners since the 19th century. This unique variety looks unlike any other daffodil, producing a spiky, star-like flower that is often compared to a dandelion or a thistle. The blooms are composed of multiple layers of narrow, pointed, pale greenish-yellow petals, creating a wonderfully wild and untamed appearance. Its short stature and very early bloom time make it a delightful character for the front of the border or a rock garden. 'Rip van Winkle' is perfect for those who appreciate the unusual and want to add a touch of historic, eccentric charm to their spring display.

A truly sensational and award-winning Large-Cupped daffodil, 'Chromacolour' is prized for its enormous flowers and stunning colour. The blooms feature broad, pure white outer petals that provide a crisp, clean backdrop for the main event: a very large, bowl-shaped, and heavily ruffled trumpet. The cup is a magnificent, intense shade of deep coral-pink to rosy-apricot that deepens as the flower matures. The contrast is breathtaking. It is a very strong grower with sturdy stems, and holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. It's a must-have for a show-stopping display in the mid-spring border and makes a magnificent cut flower.

A majestic and world-famous heirloom, 'Mount Hood' is a classic Trumpet daffodil renowned for its large, stately blooms and wonderful colour transformation. When the flowers first open, the entire bloom, including the magnificent, flared trumpet, is a soft, creamy lemon-yellow. Over the course of a few days, it undergoes a magical change, maturing to a pure, immaculate, ivory-white. This two-tone progression provides a long and fascinating season of interest. Standing tall and proud on very strong, upright stems, 'Mount Hood' has been a garden favourite for almost a century, prized for its robust nature, reliability, and its ability to create a truly breathtaking swathe of cool, elegant white in the mid-spring landscape.

An extraordinary and captivating species Amaryllis, 'Papilio' is a true collector's item, bearing little resemblance to its hybrid cousins. Its name, meaning "butterfly" in Latin, perfectly captures the unique, winged appearance of its blooms. The flowers are an intricate mosaic of colours, featuring a base of creamy, greenish-white, which is heavily and artistically brushed with deep maroon and burgundy veining. Two upper petals are broad and wing-like, while the lower, narrower petals resemble a butterfly's antennae, creating an unmistakable and elegant silhouette. Unlike the trumpet shapes of other Amaryllis, 'Papilio' has an exotic, orchid-like grace that is utterly enchanting. Each stem typically produces two to three of these mesmerising flowers. As a species plant, it is prized for its natural, untamed beauty and is a must-have for any serious bulb enthusiast looking for something truly special and sophisticated.

An icon of pure, classic beauty, 'Nymph' (often sold as 'White Nymph') is one of the most beloved double-flowered Amaryllis varieties. It produces magnificent, enormous blooms that are densely packed with layers of broad, velvety petals, creating a spectacular, peony-like flower head. The colour is a flawless, immaculate snow-white, with a subtle hint of apple-green deep in the throat that only enhances its purity. The sheer size and substance of the blooms are breathtaking, and they are held aloft on strong, sturdy stems that do justice to their weight and grandeur. 'Nymph' is the essence of winter elegance, offering a display of opulent, cloud-like flowers that bring a sense of peace, luxury, and timeless style to any indoor setting. It is a benchmark for white double Amaryllis and a must-have for anyone wanting an effortlessly glamorous and sophisticated floral display.