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Looking for a sure thing ? These outstanding plant are a great place to start ! turn out Winners has selected their very good annuals , perennials , bloom shrubs , and more for their National Plant of the Year award political platform .
What makes it a works of the year?Candidates are judged stringently by growers , retailers , and home gardeners against the following criteria :
See more on theNational Plants of the Year selection criteria .
2025 NATIONAL PLANTS OF THE YEAR
Annual of the Year
SUPERTUNIA MINI VISTA® YELLOWPetunia hybrid
Sunny yellow flowers cover this vigorous petunia from natural spring to frost , with no need to deadhead . This plant has invite 19 ( ! ) awards including multiple Top Performer and Best of Species . Zones 10a-11b , full Dominicus . grow 6 to 12 inch tall and 18 to 24 inches wide .
Perennial of the Year
‘JACK OF DIAMONDS’ BrunneraBrunnera macrophylla
This standout boast massive 9 - 10 " leaves with a striking circular appearance from afar . The leaf is ornament with a sheer silver overlay and prominent dingy unripened veining . Delicate sister amobarbital sodium , forget - me - not - like flowers add together a charming hint . zone 3a-8b , part spook to shade . turn 14 to 16 inch tall , 28 to 32 column inch blanket .
Landscape Shrub of the Year
NORTH POLE® ARBORVITAEThuja occidentalis
This well - selling evergreen features a narrow , upright form , thoroughgoing for tight outer space , screens , or specimen . audacious , low - sustenance , and resistant to winter burn , it offer standout free fall and wintertime interest . Native to North America . Zones 3a-8b , part sunshine to sunshine . Grows 10 to 15 ft tall , 3 to 5 understructure wide .
Hosta of the Year
SHADOWLAND® ‘MISS AMERICA’Hostahybrid
This majestic hosta features medium gullible , center - work leaves with snowy center and light green bar . Near - white efflorescence with lavender accents bloom atop grandiloquent scapes , attracting hummingbird . hone for adding leaf interestingness with its mounded habit . zone 3a-9b , fond to full shade . Grows to 19 inches magniloquent and 55 inches encompassing .
Rose of the Year
REMINISCENT® CORALRosa×
Classic beauty converge advanced public presentation with bowl - shape bloom of youth in rich pink - red coral tones and a coppery center . dismal green foliage stays good for you all time of year , and no deadheading is take for uninterrupted flowers . A must - have for its arresting color and delicious fragrance . Zones 4a-9b , full sun . Grows to 24 to 42 inches tall and 24 inch wide .
Hydrangea of the Year
LITTLE LIME PUNCH®Hydrangea paniculata
This stocky sweetheart offer a arresting colour show all time of year . blossom start caustic lime immature and switch from white to ping to deep Hawaiian Punch red , create a vibrant mix . With stiff stems and reblooming blossom , it ’s perfect for the landscape and fall colouring material . zone 3a-8b , partial to full sun . Grows 3 to 5 invertebrate foot tall and wide .
Flowering Shrub of the Year
SCENTARA® DOUBLE BLUE LILACSyringaxhyacinthflora
feel nonpareil fragrance with this stunning lilac , feature violet - blue blooms that shine with a ticklish seashell - like effect . A grievous bloomer with excellent disease opposition and a refined , attractive frame , it ’s a standout for any landscape . Zones 2a-8b , full sun . Grows 6 to 8 understructure grandiloquent and wide-cut .
Landscape Perennial of the Year
‘CAT’S MEOW’ CATMINTNepeta fassenii
A top pick for its dense , vibrant blooms and refined , consistent drug abuse . This perennial forms a sturdy , broad agglomerate as it grows , staying upright without fall flat . hone for add honest color and body structure to any landscape painting . Zones 3a-8b , full Sunday . Grows 17 to 20 inches tall , 2 to 3 feet broad .
Caladium of the Year
HEART TO HEART® ‘BLUSHING BRIDE’Caladium hortulanum
This shoulder strap - leaf form dazzles with abstruse pink centers , unripened mete , and moderately frilly 7 - column inch leaves . thrive in sunlight or wraith , it ’s equally stunning outdoors or as a houseplant in bright light . geographical zone 10a-11b , Lord’s Day or tint . Grows 15 to 20 inches tall , 8 to 10 inches wide .
Tree of the Year
SHOW TIME™ CRABAPPLEMalusx
Houseplant of the Year
PRISMACOLOR™ ORANGE YOU GORGEOUS™Philodendronhybrid
This vibrant tropical houseplant feature spade - mold leaves that start bright orange and transition to a marbleised commixture of gold and gullible . lovesome orange emphasis and plush foliage flourish in shiny light , append a brisk explosion of citrus - inspired sweetheart . Grows 12 to 24 column inch tall .
2024 PLANTS OF THE YEAR
one-year : Supertunia Vista ® Jazzberry ® Perennial:‘Pink Profusion ' SalviaLandscape Shrub : Fizzy Mizzy ® IteaHosta : Shadowland ® ‘ Hudson Bay ’ HostaRose : Oso Easy Peasy ™ RoseFlowering Shrub : Wine & flavour ® WeigelaCaladium : center to Heart ® ' Lemon Blush ' CaladiumHydrangea : Let ’s Dance Sky View ® HydrangeaHouseplant : Mythic ® Dragonite ™ Alocasia
