Awards

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.

Decadt – Verhelst offers garden centres a "Summer Herb Mix for the Patio" in five different colours in 23 cm pots. Each colour is reflected in the label, which clearly indicates the use of the fresh herbs. The themes are: pizza, aqua, cocktail, gin, and BBQ. The herbs are available from June to September, 17 pots per layer in a mix of five different themes.
The jury unanimously recognized the added value for consumers, who can pick fresh herbs from their patio instead of using dried herbs. The five different labels and pot colours allow for an attractive presentation in garden centres.

A deciduous shrub with fragrant, lavender-blue flower plumes. This cultivar was selected for its compact, upright growth (to approximately 150-200 cm tall) and exceptional winter hardiness. The narrow, palmate leaves are fresh green and emit a pleasant fragrance when touched. The plant attracts a large number of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It is suitable for borders, combinations with shrubs, or as a specimen plant.
The jury appreciated, among other things, the compact growth, which makes this plant suitable for smaller gardens, as well as its late flowering period, at a time when there are fewer flowering plants in the garden. Being a drought-tolerant plant of Mediterranean origin, it offers promising opportunities in the context of climate change.

A very hardy shrub whose powdery, silvery-grey foliage adds unique texture and contrast in the garden, especially when combined with other plants. Iceberg Alley blooms in spring with silver catkins with red stamens, is tolerant of moist soil, and is therefore an excellent choice for rain gardens.
The jury appreciated the decorative foliage, which can also be used as cut greenery. It is a compact Salix, valued as a bee-friendly plant and suitable for planting in wadis.

Caryopteris is a months-long blooming bee magnet that also tolerates drought and heat. Caryopteris blooms so profusely that some varieties experience slight discoloration and dropping of leaves and flowers. But with Beyond Midnight®, the foliage remains a beautiful dark green until the end, and the flowers retain their stunning deep blue colour.
The jury clearly recognized the added value of this Caryopteris within the current range and appreciated its visual appeal and climate resilience.