Hillier wins RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025
Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres’ Philadelphus x ‘Petite Perfume Pink’ wins RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2025.
A pollinator-friendly plant, the compact shrub was bred by retired Hillier plant developer, Alan Postill.
The plant produces masses of pink and citrus-scented flowers from late spring into early summer, making it the world’s first pink Philadelphus, while it is fragrant with jasmine.
Currently being featured by Sparsholt College at RHS Chelsea, in its garden which highlights climate-resilient plants.
Notably, the plant attracted 53 votes out of 130 judges.
Hosta ‘Silly String’ and Salvia TROPICOLOUR SUNRISE take joint second place.