The HTA Bedding Plant Group (which includes all the main UK bedding producers) have developed the list with a view to promoting to garden centres – so that they in turn can inspire consumers to get behind some colourful and themed bedding plant displays this year.

A number of recipes for containers and hanging baskets are being developed to provide further inspiration to help illustrate which plants go together – and to give consumers an idea of which groups of plants to buy to make an effective display. These will again be promoted through garden centres, RHS and the media. The HTA Bedding Plant Group is also working closely with the RHS to promote these plants with a view to them planting up containers within RHS gardens. Charmay Ball, Chair of the HTA Bedding Plant group comments, “2012 provides a great opportunity for the bedding plant industry and by working closely with the RHS and retailers we can enthuse consumers about themed celebration displays.”

HTA National Account Manager Martin Simmons adds, “There has never been such a great time for gardeners to get involved in a national planting campaign. This spring and summer is going to be a fantastic time for people to celebrate and show their support for the Jubilee and Team GB at the Olympics. “

He adds, “We want to encourage everyone to celebrate these two fantastic events whether they have a doorstep and a window ledge, a balcony or a patio or garden by making it easy to buy, plant and grow a range of red, white and blue plants that can be relied upon to flower well whatever the weather.”

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