Page 58 • The HERALD • 25th June 2026 v THE NEXT HERALD IS OUT ON 16TH JULY v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Beaulieu Nursery Celebrates RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026 Success Fairweather’s Nursery in Beaulieu is celebrating a remarkable achievement at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 a er Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ was crowned the prestigious RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026. Fairweather’s are proud to be the nursery supplier behind this exciting new introduction, which has captured the attention of gardeners, growers and judges alike for its extraordinary deep red foliage — something long considered a breakthrough in the world of Hostas. e plant was exhibited at Chelsea by Sienna Hosta and bred by renowned Danish breeder Ninja Kramer, whose years of dedication and breeding work have resulted in what many are calling one of the most exciting Hosta introductions in decades. Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ stood out amongst the exceptional new plant introductions at Chelsea, with judges praising its genuinely unique colouring and breakthrough breeding. e variety features rich burgundy-red tones through the stems and foliage, beautifully contrasted with crisp green margins and elegant purple owers later in the season. is latest success follows another proud Chelsea achievement for Fairweather’s Nursery, who were also part of the team behind the award-winning Agapanthus ‘Blackjack’, which won Chelsea Plant of the Year in 2023. e continued involvement in supplying and supporting groundbreaking new plant introductions further cements Fairweather’s reputation as one of the country’s leading specialist nurseries. Patrick Fairweather commented: “We are incredibly proud that Fairweather’s Nursery has been chosen as the supplier of such a groundbreaking new plant. To see Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ win Plant of the Year at Chelsea is a wonderful moment for everyone involved. It really is a remarkable plant and something completely different for gardeners. To have also been involved with Agapanthus ‘Blackjack’ winning in 2023 makes this even more special for us as a nursery. It reflects the passion, knowledge and dedication of our growing team and the fantastic breeders we work alongside.” Stock of Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ is expected to be extremely limited following the Chelsea win, with strong interest already being seen from plant enthusiasts across the country. Plants are available while stocks last through Fairweather’s online plant shop at Fairweather’s Plant Shop and at Fairweather’s Garden Centre in Beaulieu. Once they are gone, they are gone! Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ was crowned RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026 Hosta Red Ninja
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