Unique green foliage with subtle lime coloured margins

Carex EverColor Everlime - photo: FitzGerald Nurseries

Carex oshimensis ‘Everlime’ is the latest new introduction of the Evercolor series from the Carex breeding program of FitzGerald Nurseries in Ireland. It has according to the nursery a … [Read more...]

Six new hemerocallis’ making a perfect fit for potted containers

Hemerocallis Alabama Slammer - photo: Heemskerk Perennials

To its already extended Hemerocallis assortment adds Heemskerk Perennials from Noordwijk, Netherlands six new varieties. All are now available for growers and dry sale. Due to the average … [Read more...]

Leucanthemum with masses of single white daises

Leucanthemum 'Snowbound' - photo: Terra Nova Nurseries

Terra Nova Nurseries introduces as a so-called Sneak Peek Leucanthemum ‘Snowbound’. This perennial which is now available to growers has according to the company a neat, short habit and … [Read more...]

Bluest of the blue festucas

Festuca Beyond Blue - photo: Skagit Gardens

Skagit Gardens launched Festuca glauca Beyond Blue on the US market. This summer starting material will be available for growers. Beyond Blue has intense, powder blue, threadlike leaves … [Read more...]

Helichrysum as an absolute show stopper

Helichrysum Ruby Clusters  - photo: newPlantsandFlowers

"This is an absolute show stopper”, said Menni Shadmi, marketing manager from Israeli propagation nursery Hishtil earlier this week during the open days that this company held in … [Read more...]

One of the bluest sedums

Sedum 'Marina' - photo: Terra Nova Nurseries

To its already extended Sedum assortment of more than twenty varieties Terra Nova Nurseries from Canby, Oregon (US) adds Sedum ‘Marina’. This plant which is now available for growers … [Read more...]

ProVaR presents new plants at HTA National Plant Show

Ceratostigma Sapphire Ring - photo: ProVaR

At the upcoming HTA National Plant Show (June 25-26) in the UK ProVaR will be showcasing a range of new varieties for the UK trade that should represent the best breeding from around the … [Read more...]

Echinacea with colour of ripe cantaloupe melon

Echinacea 'Supreme Cantaloupe' - photo: Terra Nova Nurseries

Echinacea ‘Supreme Cantaloupe’ is one of the three nominated perennials for the Medal of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award of the US trade magazine Greenhouse Grower. ‘Supreme … [Read more...]

Five garden plants announced semi-finalists Glass Tulip 2014

Erysimum Red Jep - photo: FloraHolland

In the category Garden Plants of the 2014 FloraHolland Glazen Tulp (Glass Tulip) Award the first semi-finalists have been announced. This award stands for the best market launch of the year. … [Read more...]

New standard claimed in Lavandula stoechas assortment

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Compact Rose - photo: Syngenta Flowers

Lavandula stoechas Javelin Compact Rose and L. s. Javelin White Blush are according to Syngenta Flowers notable for their impressive colours, large flowers and compact habit. “They flower … [Read more...]