Garden centres wishing to support and raise awareness for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now stock a new easy-to-grow hydrangea to sell to gardeners.
Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry Explosion’, which was launched at the 2023 Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show, is now available for retailers to order.
Andy Johnson, Managing Director of Wyevale Nurseries, explains: “We’re delighted to be adding another plant to the collection already available to garden centres to sell to consumers to help fundraise for the charity. Plants for Perennial is a collaborative scheme between the organisation and four major wholesale nurseries in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, including us.
“It’s designed to raise awareness and funds to support all those who work with plants, flowers, grass or trees. These are the people who help nurture, create and tend the plants and green spaces that help boost everyone’s wellbeing and health.
“This year, we’ve added another plant to the collection, which is the first shrub to be included in the Plants for Perennial range. This is our new Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry Explosion’. It provides the perfect pop of colour to any garden space, without the need for high maintenance.”