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As the official UK young plant producer and supplier of the Groundbreaker® Hydrangea series, Newey were awarded second place at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 New Plant Awards, for their standout variety Hydrangea Groundbreaker® 'Ruby'.
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The recognition marks a significant milestone for the series, with judges highlighting its strong garden performance, compact growth habit and long flowering period - qualities that continue to resonate with both growers and retailers.
Building on this success, Newey will be showcasing the award-winning variety at the upcoming HTA National Plant Show, taking place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on 17–18 June. Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to see Hydrangea ‘Ruby’ first-hand, alongside the wider Groundbreaker® collection, and explore its commercial potential within retail and production programmes.
The Chelsea Flower Show recognition has already generated significant industry interest, positioning the Groundbreaker® series as a standout offering for the season ahead. Its combination of reliability, visual appeal and ease of production makes it particularly well suited to modern garden centre demand.
At the National Plant Show, Newey will present the award-winning hydrangea as part of a broader showcase of new and existing varieties, reinforcing its focus on quality, innovation and performance-led growing solutions.
A key highlight for this year's event will be the presence of Newey's long-standing partners, Vitroflora, who will be joining the team throughout the two-day show.
Vitroflora's specialists will provide visitors with valuable technical advice and product expertise across the perennial plug range, offering guidance on variety selection, production planning and growing performance. Their attendance further strengthens the knowledge and support available on the stand, ensuring customers can make informed decisions and maximise growing success.
Representing Vitroflora will be:
- Jeroen Meeder – Commercial Director
- Robbin den Herder – Product Manager
Exciting New Plant Introductions
Visitors can also discover several new varieties being highlighted at the show, including:
Trees - Betula pendula 'Fuzzy Feathers'
Shrubs - Hydrangea 'First Love'
Herbaceous Perennials - Phlox 'Blue Dolphin' and Nepeta 'Wild Orchid'
New Plant Awards - Newey will also be entering selected varieties into the HTA National Plant Show New Plant Awards across the following categories:
- Trees
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Shrubs -Including Conifers & Climbers
The team looks forward to welcoming visitors to the stand, discussing new opportunities for the season ahead and demonstrating how the combined expertise of Newey and Vitroflora can support successful production and retail programmes.