Awards

As its name suggests, the most striking feature of this novelty is its zigzag-shaped branches. The jury regarded this as a strong distinguishing characteristic: “Only a few other shrubs possess this feature. It contributes significantly to the plant's year-round appeal. The flowers, which also bloom on old wood, the autumn foliage colours and the seed pods are additional assets.” According to the jury, this shrub can be showcased effectively close to a terrace or balcony, but also from a distance, for example with subtle lighting that accentuates the unique structure of its branches.
The plant is frost-hardy and drought-tolerant: “This plant is sure to stand out in garden centres and will invite customers to take it home.”

The jury highlighted the plant's attractive structure and compact growth habit, which requires minimal pruning. It belongs to a species that is increasingly popular in garden design.
Its flowering habit is distinctive, as is its colour. It flowers relatively late, making it particularly eye-catching in garden centres. Retailers can use it to extend the sales season.”
This variety also performs well during cooler summers, while remaining drought-tolerant and winter-hardy. In addition, it retains a more compact habit than many other varieties.
The jury described it as an improved version of the lilac, but with a later flowering period. In the Dutch language Lagerstroemia is also commonly known as ‘Indian lilac’.

The jury praised this abundantly flowering and versatile plant, which can easily be pruned into the desired shape.
It flowers from June through August and continues to provide ornamental value throughout the rest of the season thanks to its attractive foliage.
This variety was developed by ILVO as part of a breeding programme aimed at creating more compact and winter-hardy ornamental shrubs.

This cardboard protective sleeve, designed as packaging for multiple plants, aims to reduce the use of plastic packaging. The jury was immediately impressed by the attractive appearance of the box and quickly recognised its practical advantages: “The tray at the bottom is a useful feature, as it enables the plants to retain water for some time while moving through the supply chain. Moreover, it is a sturdy box that prevents the plants from falling through the bottom of the box.”
Using the QR code, customers can access the Breathe Nature website, which offers numerous practical tips. According to the jury, the website complements rather than competes with the retailer's communication efforts. The jury considers the concept an excellent way to highlight the air-purifying qualities of hanging plants.

The winner is Decadt-Verhelst from Staden. The jury found this the most memorable stand, one that made visitors spontaneously stop. They praised its interactive design, featuring a rotating product display and clear product segmentation. Despite herbs and vegetable plants being difficult to present attractively, the stand left a lasting impression. The second and third prizes went to Agapanthus bv and Maes-Reyns bv Kwekerij.

This label is based on a tiewrap, a strong plastic fastening strap with a locking mechanism, from which a large label is suspended. It offers an attractive presentation and is suitable for various trunk thicknesses. The design reduces the risk of stem constriction, which can occur when traditional label strings are not removed after planting. The label consist of 30% recycled material and is 100% recyclable.

Thanks to its natural branching and short internodes, this Mediterranean plant is ideal for use as an evergreen hedge. It has a dense, upright growth habit and glossy, deep green leaves. Its drought tolerance makes this "mock privet" an increasingly popular choice in contemporary gardens.

This is the only white-flowering variety within the evergreen Agapanthus range. It was named after the wife of breeder Tim Wyckstandt. Like its parent plant 'Marijke,' 'Lady Lauren' is notable for its abundant and long-lasting blooms. Also striking are the numerous flower stems and the pure white colour of the flowers.

A compact deciduous shrub with a smaller and more highly branched growth habit than the traditional lilac varieties. The exhibited specimens showed numerous buds, promising abundant flowering. The dark green foliage is also less susceptible to powdery mildew, enhancing its ornamental value.

A deciduous ornamental shrub with compact, rounded growth and a characteristic horizontal branching structure. It is suitable as a specimen plant, in borders, or in mixed hedges. The spring blooms are eye-catching, while the dark green, textured foliage remains decorative throughout summer, turning warm shades of red to purple in autumn.