Prunus Crystal Falls by Frank P Matthews - shortlisted for Plant of the Year 2025 with Plant Heritage, at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
1st May, 2025
Frank P Matthews Trees together with Plant Heritage UK, are proud to announce that the striking ornamental tree Prunus 'Crystal Falls' ® has been shortlisted for the coveted 'Plant of the Year 2025' award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
This outstanding new variety is the very first weeping, winter flowering ornamental cherry. Combining an elegant, steeply weeping form with pure white, dainty, densely double winter flowers, this new variety is a great addition to gardens for winter interest. Flowering can often be up to 2 months from mid-December through to February and even later in cold winters. With a compact habit and great garden performance, Prunus ‘Crystal Falls’® meets growing demand for low-maintenance, high-impact trees suited to smaller outdoor spaces.
"We are absolutely thrilled to see Prunus 'Crystal Falls'® recognised on such a prestigious platform," said Steph Dunn James, Sales Director of Frank P Matthews. "This variety embodies our ongoing commitment to growing high-quality, innovative trees that combine aesthetic appeal with a strong garden performance."
The Plant of the Year award celebrates the most exciting and innovative new plants launched at the show, judged on their uniqueness, impact, and appeal to gardeners. Being shortlisted highlights the exceptional nature of Prunus 'Crystal Falls'® and its potential to become a future garden favourite. “The tree will be proudly displayed on the Plant Heritage UK stand during the show, highlighting the variety’s significance as a valuable and distinctive ornamental tree for British gardens” says Gill Groombridge, XX at Plant Heritage UK
Selected from a dedicated Prunus breeding programme in the UK by breeder Dr Kenneth Tobutt. From the same breeding program as Prunus 'Starlight' (winner of the RHS CHelsea Plant of the Year 2024), with parentage of Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'.
Frank P Matthews continues to lead the way in ornamental tree production, with a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, sustainability, and horticultural excellence.
For more information on Prunus 'Crystal Falls'® visit: https://www.frankpmatthews.com/catalogue/ornamental-trees/prunus/prunus-crystal-falls/
Find the Prunus ‘ Crystal Falls’® on display at Stand XX and the New Products Area at the Royal Chelsea Flower Show 20-24 May 2025
