The new Verbena UP Blueberry is one of two new varieties that German breeding company Westhoff adds to its Verbena Estrella series. This series included already nine colours. Kevin Kurz from … [Read more...]
Chrysanthemum series cheers up hanging baskets after summer
May 24, 2013
Chrysanthemum Skyfall series is the ultimate new Multiflora hanging baskets series for 2013, claims Royal Van Zanten. The philosophy behind Skyfall is that there are plenty of plants to fill … [Read more...]
New brand for XXL terrace plants
May 24, 2013
Dutch grower Apartus introduces its own brand for XXL terrace plants: Suniq. Impatiens, Dahlia and Hibiscus series Newbiscus are the first plants that will be sold in 23 cm pots. Apartus’ … [Read more...]
Controlled growth grandiflora petunias
May 24, 2013
PanAmerican Seed introduced at the last month held 2013 Pack Trials in Netherlands a new Petunia grandiflora series with the name F1 Controlled Growth EZ Rider. The company has already its … [Read more...]
US multi seed pellet series ready to conquer European market
May 24, 2013
PanAmerican Seed unveiled its Fuseables series of multi-pelleted seed during the 2010 California Spring Trials. Last month the Fuseables were shown for the first time at the 2013 Pack Trials … [Read more...]
Soft mahonia crowned 2013 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year
May 21, 2013
Mahonia eurybracteata subsp. ganpinensis ‘Soft Caress’ has been crowned the 2013 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year. The Chelsea Flower Show is held from today until Saturday, May 25 in the … [Read more...]
A very different tropaeolum awarded at Chelsea
May 21, 2013
Tropaeolum ‘Fruit Salad’ took the third position of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year contest. The Chelsea Flower Show is held now in the UK from May 21-25. ‘Fruit Salad’ is … [Read more...]
Dallas Arboretum hosts Plant Trials Field Day
May 21, 2013
The 2013 Dallas Arboretum Plant Field Trials Day will take place June 26. Each year, the Arboretum tests numerous annuals, sub-tropicals, bulbs, herbaceous perennials and woody plants to … [Read more...]
New bougainvillea stars
May 21, 2013
Dutch breeding company RijnPlant has already “the famous brightly coloured bougainvillea Vera Deep Purple” in its portfolio and of course also its sibling Vera White. Now RijnPlant … [Read more...]
Compact calibrachoa series needs absolutely no PGRs
May 21, 2013
German breeder Westhoff has already an extended Calibrachoa program. The company will during the upcoming European Flower Trials (June 11-14) in its facilities in Südlohn-Oeding, Germany … [Read more...]
