RHS Award Winning Plants

The RHS is Britain’s leading gardening charity and an unparalleled authority on all things horticultural. For over 100 years, the organisation has bestowed its Award of Garden Merit (AGM) on those plants demonstrated to particularly excel in British gardens. It’s a mark of quality that really earmarks the best plants out there. Here at Roots, we’re proud to stock over 150 plant varieties boasting the prestigious award. Who doesn’t love a winner?

Proven winners (79)Plants of the week (116)Plant collections (174)Gardening gifts (77)
  • Hornbeam Tree | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Ornamental Trees
    From £200
    From £200

    Hornbeam Tree | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

    Stunning upswept boughs

    • Proudly upright tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Ribbed, green leaves (turning golden)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    1 option available

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  • The Skimmia Gift Gift Option
    £35
    £35

    The Skimmia Gift

    A gift of nostalgia and charm

    • Stunning red buds and creamy-white flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit
    • Great for fragrance lovers
    • A superb gift for Christmas

    1 option available

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  • Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Ornamental Trees
    From £200
    From £200

    Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

    Incredible fragrant blooms

    • Narrowly pyramidal tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Glossy, heart-shaped leaves (green to yellow)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    1 option available

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  • Perfect Plants for Shade | Woodland Wonderland Perennial Bedding
    From £35
    £48 From £35

    Perfect Plants for Shade | Woodland Wonderland

    Bring a shady border to life!

    • Shade-tolerant foliage and flowering plants
    • Plant in a shaded bed or border
    • Flowers from April to November
    • Hardy young plants well-suited to UK growing

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Gardeners Delight' Tomato Plants Vegetables
    From £8
    From £8

    'Gardener's Delight' Tomato Plants

    A firm favourite since the 1800s

    • Deliciously sweet and tangy
    • Heavy-cropping on tidy trusses
    • Eat fresh or use in a Caprese salad
    • Fruits continuously from July to September

    Currently out of stock

  • 3x Cambridge Favourite Strawberry Plants | 9cm Pots Soft Fruit
    From £5
    From £5

    'Cambridge Favourite' Strawberry Plants

    The country's most loved variety

    • Sweet and aromatic
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Eat with a dollop of fresh cream
    • Pick your strawberries from June to July

    Currently out of stock

  • 10 Organic 'Red Salad Bowl' Lettuce Plants Vegetables
    From £7
    From £7

    'Red Salad Bowl' Lettuce Plants

    Foliage shaped like oak leaves!

    • Delicate sweet-and-spicy flavour
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Keep it simple with a chicken caesar salad
    • Harvest from April to October

    Currently out of stock

  • 20 Organic 'White Lisbon' Spring Onion Plants Vegetables
    From £7
    From £7

    'White Lisbon' Spring Onion Plants

    Fast-growing and full of flavour

    • Lovely and mild (with just a little 'bite')
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Finely slice and toss over soy-braised pork
    • Harvest from April to October

    Currently out of stock

  • 'El Greco' Courgette Plants Vegetables
    From £8
    From £8

    'El Greco' Courgette Plants

    Superbly-flavoured award winner

    • Mildly sweet with zero bitterness
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Use to make spiralised ‘courgetti’
    • Harvest from June to October

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Red Baron' Red Onion Plants Vegetables
    From £7
    From £7

    Red Onion Plants

    Exquisite taste and colour

    • Intense onion flavour (amazing in salads)
    • Reliably prolific and stores well
    • Perfect for spicy fajitas
    • Harvest from August to September

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Joan J' Raspberry Plants Soft Fruit
    From £15
    £18 From £15

    'Joan J' Raspberry Plants

    One of our fave autumn-fruiters

    • Each raspberry brims with juicy sweetness
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Make an airy and decadent mousse
    • Autumn-fruiting variety

    Currently out of stock

  • ‘New Ace’ Red Sweet Pepper Plants Vegetables
    From £8
    From £8

    'New Ace' Red Sweet Pepper Plants

    Award-winning favourite

    • Sumptuously sweet red peppers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Use to make a red pepper hummus
    • Harvest from July to November

    Currently out of stock

  • Award-Winning Raspberry Canes | Growers' Choice Soft Fruit
    From £30
    £45 From £30

    Award-Winning Raspberry Canes | Growers' Choice

    Three varieties loved by the RHS

    • Exquisitely sweet and tangy raspberries
    • Grow in borders or patio pots
    • Eat fresh, served with cream and sugar
    • Harvest fresh berries from early July to October

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Charlotte' Salad Seed Potatoes Vegetables
    From £4
    £7 From £4

    'Charlotte' Second Early Salad Seed Potatoes

    The UK's fave salad potato

    • A marriage of earthy, nutty and sweet flavour
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Cube, sauté and sprinkle with sea salt
    • Second early - ready from July

    Currently out of stock

  • 'All Gold' Raspberry Plants Soft Fruit
    From £12
    £15 From £12

    'All Gold' Raspberry Plants

    Enchanting golden raspberries

    • Moreishly sweet and juicy
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Make a traditional Scottish cranachan
    • Autumn-fruiting variety

    Currently out of stock

  • 12 Mixed Flowering Perennial Plants in 10.5cm Pots | Extra Value Pack Perennial Bedding
    From £50
    £72 From £50

    Mixed Flowering Perennial Plants | Extra Value Pack

    Instantly transform your beds

    • A mix of brightly-coloured blooms and foliage
    • The perfect option for sunny beds and borders
    • Flowers from May to September
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Beefmaster' Tomato Plant Vegetables
    From £10
    From £10

    'Beefmaster' Tomato Plant

    Go big or go home...

    • Huge, meaty tomatoes (up to 1kg each)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • The best topping for your burger
    • Harvest from July through to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Allotment in a Box | Best Vegetables Collection Vegetables
    From £19
    £40 From £19

    Allotment in a Box | Homegrown Heroes Collection

    Fill your veg patch in one click

    • Includes all the heroes of the veg patch
    • Delicious, reliable and heavy-cropping
    • Carve your own slice of the good life
    • Harvest from June to November

    Currently out of stock

  • English Lavender 'Hidcote' | Lavandula angustifolia Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    From £5

    English Lavender 'Hidcote' | Lavandula angustifolia

    The nation's favourite

    • Best grown in a bright, sunny spot
    • Stunning in poor, dry soil spots
    • Flowers July to September
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit plant

    Currently out of stock

  • Ultimate Chilli & Pepper Plant Collection Vegetables
    From £16
    £32 From £16

    Ultimate Chilli & Pepper Plant Collection

    It's getting hot in here

    • Includes 'New Ace', 'Yellow Bell' and more
    • Grow in borders, raised beds, pots and more
    • Add some sweetness and heat to your curries
    • Harvest from July to November

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon' Climbing Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Japanese Wisteria | Wisteria floribunda 'Black Dragon'

    Flowers roar to life each May

    • Striking violet trusses (up to 50cm long)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Happiest in full sun, grows in partial shade
    • Flowers from May to June

    Currently out of stock

  • Beginner's Allotment in a Box | Easiest Vegetables to Grow Vegetables
    From £31
    £70 From £31

    Beginner's Allotment in a Box | Easiest Vegetables Collection

    New to gardening? Start here

    • Includes garlic, carrots, spinach and more
    • Easy growing, tasty and a good variety
    • Use to make refreshing summer salads
    • Harvest at various points throughout the year

    Currently out of stock

  • Heuchera 'Paris' Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    £10 From £8

    Heuchera 'Paris'

    Fantastic pink flower spires

    • Plant in partial shade or dappled sunlight
    • Plant alongside ornamental grasses
    • Flowers from June to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

    Zingy foliage with bright impact

    • Tolerates full sunshine (prefers part shade)
    • A vibrant choice for containers and borders
    • Flowers from June to August
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Heuchera 'Marmalade' Perennial Bedding
    From £5
    £6 From £5

    Heuchera 'Marmalade'

    Loved by Paddington (apparently)

    • Plant in partial shade for best results
    • Perfect for the front of shady borders
    • Flowers from May to June
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 3x Honeoye Strawberry Plants | 9cm Pots Soft Fruit
    From £8
    From £8

    'Honeoye' Strawberry Plants

    Ditch the "Pick Your Own" farms

    • The iconic strawberry taste
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
    • Prepare a light and fluffy strawberry mousse
    • Harvest your strawberries from June to July

    Currently out of stock

  • 'Yellow Bell' Sweet Pepper Plants Vegetables
    From £8
    From £8

    'Yellow Bell' Sweet Pepper Plants

    Wonderfully sweet peppers

    • Crunchy, juicy and utterly delicious!
    • Grows brilliantly in patio pots
    • Stuff with rice, cheese and ground beef
    • Harvest from July to November

    Currently out of stock

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Cameron

Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)

Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.

Happy plants make happy customers

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
five star rating on Trustpilot

I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
five star rating on Trustpilot

The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
five star rating on Trustpilot

As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
five star rating on Trustpilot

Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

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