HTA | HTA National Plant Show 2026 - hta.org.uk

Introduction

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has opened exhibitor bookings for the HTA National Plant Show 2026, the trade event where UK growers launch the plants, products and ranges that will line nursery benches and garden centres in the year ahead. Suppliers wanting a stand at the show can now apply through the HTA's online booking form.

What This Means for UK Gardeners

The National Plant Show is a behind-the-scenes fixture for British horticulture rather than a public event, but what appears on its stands tends to shape what gardeners can buy at UK nurseries over the following 12 months. New shrub introductions, patio and houseplant ranges, and garden sundries often get their first big trade outing here, so the varieties spotted on stands in summer 2026 are likely to be the ones filling pots at local garden centres by autumn and the following spring. Home growers who enjoy hunting for something a bit different benefit when more UK suppliers take part, as it widens the range of British-grown stock available beyond the usual supermarket staples.

Key Points

• The HTA National Plant Show 2026 is a trade-only event organised by the Horticultural Trades Association for UK growers, breeders and garden retail suppliers.
• Exhibitor bookings are now open, with the booking form available on the HTA website.
• The show is the main UK launchpad for new plant varieties, container and patio ranges, and garden products each season.
• Plants and products debuting at the show typically reach garden centres within months, influencing what gardeners find on shelves later in the year.
• Further exhibitor information, including event suppliers and practical details, is published in the Exhibitor Information section of the HTA event page.

Further Reading

For related GardenWizz coverage, see our guides on choosing UK-grown plants at the garden centre, planning a year-round container display, and what to expect from new shrub introductions each season.

IMAGE_SCENE: rows of trade stands with British-grown shrubs and patio plants on display at an indoor UK plant show hall

Source: https://hta.org.uk/current-events/hta-national-plant-show-2026