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The following trials have been taking place in 2009

Floral

From seed; on trials field

Amaranthus with Celosia 2009
Digitalis biennial and perennial 2009-2010
Annual climbers 2009

From plants; on trials field

Bergenia 2007-2009
Cortaderia 2007-2009
Galega 2009-2011
Phlox 2009-2011

In the glasshouse

Fuchsia, Triphylla hybrids 2008-2009
Begonia, trailing, for containers and hanging baskets

Rock garden plants

Crocus, spring-flowering 2006-2010
Roscoea 2009-2011 (also at Harlow Carr)

Woody plants

Abelia 2004-2009
Berberis thunbergii 2005-2009 (limited public access)
Clematis Viticella Group 2009-2011
Desmodium, Indigofera, Lespedeza 2008-2010
Hydrangea paniculata 2008
Lonicera (climbing/deciduous) 2006-2010
Ribes sanguineum 2009-2012
Buddleja 2008-2010 (Euro-trial)
Weigela coloured-leaved 2009-2010 (Euro-trial)

Vegetables

Asparagus from one-year plants 2008-2011 (also at Rosemoor)
Cabbage, autumn, including reds to crop September to October
Cucumber, in unheated plastic tunnel (also at Rosemoor)
Endive for fully mature cropping (also at Rosemoor)
Leeks, late to crop spring 2009 (15 of the colourful cultivars also at Rosemoor)
Parsnip, for October and February assessment
Pea, mange tout and sugarsnap (also at Rosemoor)
Sweet corn (excluding normal sugar types)

Demonstration of rhubarb, melon and watermelon

Fruit

Raspberry 2007-2009
Also evaluation of collections of: apples, blueberries, cherries, plums, greengages, gooseberries, grapes, pears, figs

RHS/National plant society trials

Long-term trials

Border carnations
Chrysanthemum, garden
Chrysanthemum, under glass
Daffodils 2008-2009
Daffodils 2009-2010
Daffodils AGM 2009-2010
Dahlia
Delphinium
Dwarf pinks
Garden pinks
Iris, bearded Second of three-year trial
Iris, Pacific Coast Second of three-year trial
Iris, tall bearded Last of three-year trial
Iris, moisture-loving, First of three-year trial
Iris sibirica First of three-year trial
Iris spuria Last of three-year trial
Perpetual flowering carnations 2007-2009
Perpetual flowering carnations 2008-2010
Perpetual flowering carnations 2009-2011
Sweet pea

What is the AGM?

RHS plant centres

The Award of Garden Merit helps gardeners make informed choices when buying plants.

Find out about AGM criteria

Find out about AGM plants

New plants

New plants

Well-respected plantsman, Graham Rice, uncovers all the latest new plants in his blog.

Read Graham's blog

RHS plant bulletins

RHS plant bulletins

The results of many of our major trials are now being produced in full colour bulletins. These bulletins include full descriptions of the Award of Garden Merit plants, botanical background and cultivation information.

View the full list of plant bulletins