All together now to get the best out of ornamental plants

The Royal Horticultural Society, is hosting the first-ever international conference dedicated to ornamental plant trials, at RHS Garden Wisley.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Nov 2010, 14:16 BST

Updated 19th Nov 2010, 14:16 BST

In association with the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), the International Trials Conference 2011 (July 4-7) will be a global consultation on the assessment of ornamental plants.

With many regional, climatic, and cultural variations, most trials are carried out at a national and a regional level. It's hoped that sharing information on an international scale will help inform best practice among plant growers, breeders, nurserymen, and commercial suppliers.

Representatives from the UK, the US, The Netherlands, and New Zealand will sit on the scientific committee.

The aim of the conference will be to advance the understanding of the way trials are run globally and across different sectors

The RHS is promoting the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) and encouraging gardeners to look out for the 'winning cup' symbol when buying plants.

YP MAG 20/11/10