<p>Astilbe 'Look At Me' (Arendsii Group) wins best new plant award at Plantarium 2013</p>

Astilbe 'Look At Me' (Arendsii Group) wins best new plant award at Plantarium 2013

Boskoop, 21 August 2013 - Astilbe 'Look At Me' (Arendsii Group) has been declared the best new plant at Plantarium 2013. The plant was entered by Compass Plants BV in collaboration with Mts Lucassen, both from Hillegom. The jury felt that the plant was innovative as it combined an unusually compact growth habit, short and well-filled panicles in a fresh pink colour and an abundance of flowers.

Four gold awards

As well as the best new plant, four other plants were also awarded gold medals by the jury. Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Qufu’ (MAGICAL GREENFIRE) by Kolster BV from Boskoop received the following comments from the jury: unique colouring of the sterile flowers, profusion of flowers and outstanding presentation. Hydrangea paniculata ‘Jane’ (LITTLE LIME) by Valkplant BV and Pieter Zwijnenburg jr. from Boskoop was regarded as innovative by the jury because of its compact growth habit in combination with the flower shape, strong branches and broad applicability in both public green spaces and private gardens.

Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Edward Gursztyn’ by Boomkwekerij Marcel van Nijnatten from Zundert was praised by the jury for its innovative crown shape for the Liriodendron family and outstanding presentation. Finally, Rosa ‘Relax0009’ (OUR LAST SUMMER) by Roses Forever ApS, Sabro from Denmark received the following comments from the jury: flowers at a young age for a climbing rose, and the flowers have a fantastic fragrance.

The jury also awarded 18 silver medals and 33 bronze medals.

Record number of entries

The 31st edition of Plantarium received a record number of entries for the new plant awards. A total of 139 plants were entered, of which 106 ended up being judged. Sadly, several participants were forced to withdraw their entries due to unforeseen circumstances. The new plants were judged by an expert judging committee from the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society.

Plantarium 2013 will run from 21 to 24 August in the Plantarium building at the International Trade Centre Boskoop-Hazerswoude. For further information, visit www.plantarium.nl or contact Plantarium via email or telephone: info@plantarium.nl and 0172 235400.