Emma Allen

Head of Horticultural Relations at the Royal Horticultural Society, with a penchant for tropical plants, alpines and a wow factor display. My views are my own.

[Emma Allen @EmAllGP]

A spring vision of lily and fringed tulips in the trial @RHSWisley. Something for everyone.

[Emma Allen @EmAllGP]

Fab day with a top team setting up for @HTAnews Garden Press Event. Looking forward to talking @The_RHS plant trials, #rhsbursaries and much more tomorrow

[Emma Allen @EmAllGP]

@MaryJasper2 @The_RHS It looks like a dunnock to me.

[The RHS @The_RHS]

There are many ways you can help birds through winter when the temperatures get colder, from keeping them hydrated and placing food in wire mesh to creating your own fat blocks
https://t.co/xZ4VnxE7GI

What feathery friends visit your garden? 🐦

[RHS Garden Wisley @RHSWisley]

This winter, the Glasshouse at RHS Wisley will be transported back to long, long ago for the Houseplant Takeover – Plants Before Time exhibition, on from 3 February to 10 March 2024. Step inside to discover fascinating plants, fossils, footprints and more! https://t.co/2asF9mZ9SD

[The RHS @The_RHS]

2001 ⏩ 2023

22 years after creating the Glasshouse Borders at @RHSWisley, landscape designer Piet Oudolf is radically transforming his own work into an immersive landscape 🌱

Piet sat down with @Matthew_Pottage to discuss the project. Read more: https://t.co/k8fVmi8ZSX

[Kirsty Wilson @meadowmania]

The dazzling colours of autumn @RHSWisley Autumn colour is a fascinating phenomenon, where trees and shrubs that have been green all summer burst into flamboyant shades of yellow, orange and red. @The_RHS @Matthew_Pottage #Horticulture

[PlantNetwork @PlantNetwork]

Are you ready to discover Bursaries that transform careers?

Join our webinar Spotlight on Bursaries – Green Careers Week, on 8th November 2023 at 3pm.

https://t.co/OldKD4N8ZZ

[RHS Garden Wisley @RHSWisley]

Due to the weather warning for high winds, RHS Garden Wisley will be closed on Thursday 2 November. The safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is our top priority. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

[RHS Tender Ornamental Plant Committee @Tender_Plant]

Our Chair, @MartinFishHort visited this exceptionally beautiful #garden owned by @secretgdnlouth - who has an unsatiable zeal for #exotic and #tender #plants and an eye for some beautiful planting combinations - worth a visit for #jungle garden fans!

[RHS Tender Ornamental Plant Committee @Tender_Plant]

An illuminating couple of days in #WestSussex for the #TOPC annual study visit, as we visited a number of commercial nurseries inc. @Farplants, @Hills_Plants and @neweyhort to see the latest practices in bedding, houseplant and seasonal plant production #alotofpoinsettia

[RHS Garden Wisley @RHSWisley]

This impressive #Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is hard to miss at the bottom of Battleston Hill with its large white panicles. Come and explore this area of the garden to see more interesting varieties.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/piMuWTF4cu

[Emma Allen @EmAllGP]

A challenging day at the office, having to chose my favourite rose @RochfordGardens so
difficult to decide but this clematis lookalike with a delicate scent won in the end for me.

[RHS Garden Wisley @RHSWisley]

This Nolina nelsonii, Nelson's bear grass, is flowering for the first time in the Glasshouse. Head to the Temperate zone to take a closer look.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/piMuWTF4cu

[Emma Allen @EmAllGP]

Hugely honoured to be involved with this @HTAnews @The_RHS sponsored New Plants Awards. Amazing plants to choose from and fabulous final selection 🤩

[HTA News @HTAnews]

📣Curcuma Skyline wins Best in Show at New Plant Awards at the HTA #NationalPlantShow 2023: https://t.co/ykeq2aCufa 📣

[HTA News @HTAnews]

📣And the results are in... 📣

Congratulations to @WyevaleNurs for winning the 'Best in Trees, Shrubs and Climbers (including Conifers)' category with Fatsia japonica Camouflage!

#NationalPlantShow

[HTA News @HTAnews]

A wonderful achievement! 🙌 Well done @BallColegrave for winning the 'Best in Annuals' Category with Dahlia hybrida Dalina® Maxi Starburst Pink! 🌸

#NationalPlantShow

[HTA News @HTAnews]

🥳Huge well done to @ANurseries and @FairweathersGC for taking home the 'Best in Herbaceous Perennials' Category for Agapanthus orientalis Black Jack! 🌿

#NationalPlantShow

[Wyevale Nurseries @WyevaleNurs]

Great news! We’re delighted to announce we’ve scooped Best in Category in the Trees, Shrubs and Climbers category for Fatsia japonica Camouflage at the @HTAnews #NationalPlantShow today. Well done to all today’s winners! @GC_Association @The_RHS

[HTA News @HTAnews]

🥁And finally, the overall "Best in Show" winner is.... @ProfitplantBV with Curcuma Skyline!

A really impressive achievement; well done all! Expect to see big things for this plant!

#NationalPlantShow