AUSTRALIAN HORTICULTURAL TRIALS 2021

2021 AUSTRALIAN HORTICULTURAL TRIALS WEEK

7 – 10 DECEMBER

PRESENTED BY POWERPLANTS

It’s coming up to that time of year again. For four wonderful days in December, NGIV and Australia’s top breeders and growers, are proud to present the 2021 Australian Horticultural Trials Week. This year’s Horticultural Trials Week will take place between 7-10 December and feature a mix of in person and digital experiences.

2021 Exhibitors

Once again Trials Week will bring together some of Australia’s leading growers, allied businesses and retailers. Start planning your trip to explore, discover and enjoy, the latest horticultural innovations!

2021 Plant Exhibitors

Flowers to Fit Lifestyles with Ball Australia

Welcome to the 2021 Ball Australia Grower Trials where our varieties continue to keep colour in the world of gardening.

Growers need plants that are easy to produce, retailers need plants with strong sell-through and consumers need plants with excellent garden performance.

Our line-up of plants for the 2021 trials, presents the best of premium annual and perennial flowering varieties and an evergrowing selection of indoor plants. All bred around innovative genetics for performance and market suitability.

We have established retail brands with Natures Décor and Simply Beautiful linking quality to reliability, supporting Independent Garden Centres and major retailers with successful marketing programs.

Contact: kateg@ballaustralia.com ballaustralia.com

When: 9:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday to Friday

PlantFest 2021 with Greenhills Propagation Nursery & Touch of Class Plants

Contact: sales@greenhillspropagation.com.au touchofclassplants.com.au

When: 9:00am – 3:00pm Tuesday to Thursday

Haars Nursery

Building on the success of our 2020 trials we will be showcasing a more extensive range of new and innovative plant genetics which will be introduced to the Australian market during 2022.

Haars Nursery have expanding partnerships internationally, enabling us to promote, market and distribute leading plant genetics. Our showcase will be held at Haars Lynhurst, 605 Thompsons Road.

Join us for a coffee, stay for lunch and enjoy our open house during Trials Week 2021.

Contact: sales@haarsnursery.com.au | haarsnursery.com.au

Mansfield’s Propagation Nursery

Trials Week 2021 is a fantastic opportunity to view our leading varieties as well as the exciting ranges from Austraflora, Ozbreed, InStyle Succulents, Rootstock Services, Aloe-Aloe and Tissue Culture Australia.

Trials Week 2021 at Mansfield’s Propagation Nursery will run mostly virtual this year or by appointment only.

Contact: orders@mansfieds.net.au to book an appointment between Tuesday 7th December and Friday 10th December 2021.

Majestic YoungPlants Trials

Majestic YoungPlants produces a vast array of product lines, grown to order all throughout the year. We only produce from the highest quality propagation materials and we consider ourselves market leaders for innovative and rare varieties. We will be showcasing the wide assortment of plants we have on offer in our indoor, succulent, landscape, vegetables, herbs, perennials and annual ranges.

Contact: adele@youngplants.com.au majesticyoungplants.com.au

When: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

A Kaleidoscope of Colour with JD Propagation

JD Propagation invites you to see “A Kaleidoscope of Colour” at our 2021 trials.

With genetics sourced from some of the most renowned breeders such as Syngenta, Volmary, Outback Plants, Kiwi Flora, PAC, Greenfuse, Snowbrand & Royal Van Zanten. You will find that we have an extensive plant range that is second to none.

Our philosophy is simple – to listen, understand and deliver a quality product whilst exceeding a high level of service. We believe that we are only as good as the last plant that we send out and we continue to work towards improving our structure and processes to maintain a high level of consistency.

Contact: customerservice@jdpropagation.com.au jdpropagation.com.au

When: 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Thursday

2021 Allied Exhibitors

Presenting Partner and Exhibitor – Powerplants

NGIV are delighted to announce Powerplants as the Presenting Partner for this year’s Trials Week. Over the year’s Powerplants have been synonymous with Trials Week and given their own approach to progress and advancement, they’re a wonderful fit.

“Powerplants are delighted to be named the Presenting Partner for the 2021 Australian Horticultural Trials Week. We have a strong affinity with Trials Week; it’s about progress and innovation, and that really resonates with us.

Trials Week is a highlight in the Australian horticultural calendar, bringing together some of Australia’s leading growers, allied businesses and retailers. The opportunity to learn, discover, share, connect and enjoy, is unrivalled and unique to Trials Week.

We’re excited to catch up with lots of our industry peers at this year’s Trials Week, to discover the latest innovations across the Australian horticultural industry and of course to exhibit our own.” Simon Gomme | Director, Powerplants Contact: sales@powerplants.com.au | powerplants.com.au

When: 8:30am–5:00pm Monday to Friday

EvergreenConnect

Our plant search contains over 120,000 plants grown across Australia. If it’s available, there’s a good chance you will find it on EvergreenConnect.

For Retail Nurseries: Access to hundreds of growers Australia wide, with all their contact details available for your convenience.

For Wholesale Nurseries: Allow hundreds of trade customers to find what you have available for purchase each day.

For Designers and Local Councils: Access to hundreds of growers Australia wide, with all their contact details available.

Contact: info@evergreenconnect.com.au evergreenconnect.com.au

Be Fantastic, Recycle Your Plastic with Garden City Plastics

Almost four decades ago, GCP and Norwood began partnering to use the same plastic (PP5). Many things have changed in the past 40 years but the decision to manufacture horticulture products in PP5 means today, our industry is leading the way in closed-loop recycling methods.

Learn more about the closed loop approach Garden City Plastics and Norwood are promoting to educate and inspire your wholesale and/or retail customers.

Contact: greg.carrick@gardencityplastics.com gardencityplastics.com

When: 8:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday to Thursday

It Begins Here with Super Starters

At Super Starters we understand that our customers are looking for an edge and are demanding a smarter and more efficient way of working. A Starter Pot gives you the opportunity to produce a high-quality final product with a more consistent strike rate over a shorter period of time.

Our key focus is the end product and we understand that this is critical to your business. Having been on the receiving end we only send out products that we would want to Propagate into ourselves.

We aim to work with our customers to provide a service that is consistent, reliable, and suitable for your needs. Contact: bobby@superstarters.com.au | superstarters.com.au

When: 9:00am – 4:30pm Tuesday to Thursday

Virtual Tour of Norwood with Norwood Industries

Contact: meggie.morris@norwood.com.au | norwood.com.au

When: 8:30 – 4:30pm Monday to Friday

We will keep you updated of any more exhibitors in our weekly e-newsletter and the Trials Website. Visit horticulturaltrials.com to find out more about the Australian Horticultural Trials Week and what’s in store this year.