PlantHaven Berberis Receives RHS Award
PlantHaven announced two new Berberis varieties, Berberis ‘Admiration’ and Berberis ‘Fireball’ (shown), have received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
The Award is intended as a practical guide for the ordinary gardener. Proven and outstanding excellence continues to be the most significant factor. The award is only made after a period of assessment by RHS committees and draws upon the knowledge and experience of a wide range of members, including nurserymen, specialist growers, and well-known horticulturists.
Although the Royal Horticultural Society cannot evaluate woody plants under such extreme climates as ours in the United States, the trials are rigorous in comparing known varieties. Some 70 varieties of Berberis were assembled for a five year trial, ending in 2009. The trial plots were regularly visited and assessed by a panel of industry experts.
‘Admiration’ is a recent introduction by PlantHaven Shrub Program members and ‘Fireball’ is a future PlantHaven Shrub Program variety, which was described by the judges as a neat, low growing plant with bright red foliage.
For more information, please contact Keith Manbeck at 805.569.0502 or email [email protected].
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