Newey Ltd is celebrating a standout performance at the 2026 HTA New Plant Awards, securing four prestigious awards at this year’s HTA National Plant Show.
Announced on Wednesday 17 June, the HTA New Plant Awards are widely recognised as one of the horticulture industry’s leading benchmarks for excellence. Judged by an independent panel of experts, the awards recognise outstanding new plant introductions that demonstrate innovation, visual appeal, performance and commercial potential.
Leading Newey’s success was a Gold Award for Nepeta Sibirica ‘Serene Wild Orchid’, bred in partnership with Dümmen Orange and Vitroflora.
Further recognition across Newey’s portfolio included:
- Silver Award – Phlox paniculata ‘Blue Dolphin’ (Dümmen Orange / Vitroflora)
- Bronze Award – Hydrangea ‘First Love’ (Plantipp)
- Bronze Award – Betula ‘Fuzzy Feathers’ (Van Vliet New Plants)
Working closely with leading breeders across Europe, Newey continues to identify, trial and introduce high-performing plant varieties for the UK market. The company’s success at this year’s awards reflects not only the quality of the varieties within its portfolio, but also the strength of its long-standing partnerships with some of the industry’s most innovative breeding organisations.
Newey extended its congratulations to breeding partners Vitroflora, Dümmen Orange, Plantipp and Van Vliet New Plants, recognising their continued commitment to delivering exceptional new genetics and advancing innovation within the horticulture sector.
“ These awards are a great recognition of the innovation and dedication that drive our business forward. We firmly believe that investment in genetics, breeding and the development of improved varieties is essential to a successful and sustainable future for the sector. We would like to thank our grower partners for their ongoing support and collaboration in bringing these exciting new introductions to market.” Jonathan Marquis, Divisional Director
This year’s award success further reinforces Newey’s position at the forefront of plant introduction and innovation, with a continued focus on quality, performance and delivering market-leading varieties.