Track down those special plants – RHS Plant Finder 2026

What’s new in 2026

The latest edition of this horticultural bible is out now, bringing together the most up-to-date British garden plants available to gardeners.

Inside you’ll find:

• 1,200 new plants added to this comprehensive guide
• A special colour feature on the expanded RHS Plants for Pollinators lists – now more than 10,000 plants qualify for the label following rigorous research by RHS Scientists
• Editor’s Pick of standout new introductions, including trees, shrubs, perennials, grass-like plants, and tender selections

Janet Cubey, Editor-in-Chief says: “As gardeners we love to discover a new plant, whether it’s new to us or brand new to cultivation. The New Plant Highlights 2026 brings together an array of trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and ornamental grasses, showcasing dramatic foliage plants, richly coloured flowers, and striking seasonal performers. I’m always looking out for interesting new plants, and I’d like to thank our nurseries for telling us about their latest plants and answering our questions.”

© Crûg Farm Plants

Abatia parviflora – foliage reminiscent of a Buddleja and is closely related to Azara and Salix

Among the exciting additions is Abatia parviflora, a genus appearing in the book for the first time. It’s being listed by Crûg Farm Plants, following their collection of it in Colombia in 2024.

About the RHS Plant Finder

First published in 1987, the RHS Plant Finder has been issued almost every year since. It is an A–Z directory of more than 64,000 plant names and where to buy them, making it the go-to reference for professionals, enthusiasts and designers.

The guide provides:

• A snapshot of British garden plants for more than 38 years, mapping plant trends over time
• Listings from more than 360 nurseries across the UK
• Practical supplier information, including websites, mail order details and opening times

Lindsay Durrant, RHS Plant Finder Compiler, says: “This directory is the horticultural bible for all gardeners and those working within the horticultural industry who wish to check horticultural nomenclature or find suppliers for the plants they want to buy. Not only is it an invaluable resource for finding garden plants from nurseries and growers, but it also highlights new plant introductions both to the industry and the directory.”

How the RHS Plant Finder helps you

• Find a specific plant and where you can buy it
• Look up a plant with a particular name (even one that shares your child’s name)
• Search for specialist nurseries near you
• Learn the correct plant names and recent name changes
• Identify
  Invasive plants are those that grow vigorously, spread rapidly and can out-compete other plants. Native, non-native and cultivated plants can all be invasive.

  invasive plants banned from sale within the UK
• Check RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) fruit and vegetables
• Understand horticultural classifications (e.g. which tulips are Triumph, Parrot, or Fringed cultivars).
• Discover plants that are good for pollinators​

Where to get your copy?

ISBN: 9781911666448 | RRP: £16.99

You can order your copy of the RHS Plant Finder 2026 from:

• RHS Garden Centres
• Summerfield Books* 
• Other leading bookshops

*Please note: The RHS Plant Finder is made available through Summerfield Books. When ordering online you are leaving the RHS website and will be governed by Summerfield Books’ terms and conditions and privacy policy.