The dwarf thornless blackberry bush Rubus x ‘APF-236T’, tradename BabyCakes Blackberry was chosen by the judges of the Farwest Show 2016 in Portland, Oregon (US) for Best in Show honors. The Farwest Show started yesterday and doors are open until Saturday, August 27. There were 55 new trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vines on display at this year’s New Varieties Showcase. “Every year, this showcase offers nursery professionals a chance to see the best in new plants, and this year is no exception,” OAN Director of Events Allan Niemi said on Facebook. “This year offers one of our largest assortments of new plants.”
Fireworks-like spray of fruit
BabyCakes is described as a dwarf, thornless blackberry with showy, white spring flowers; lush green spring and summer foliage; and large and sweet summer blackberries that produce on the plant in a fireworks-like spray of fruit. It should be ideally suited for use in large, decorative patio pots, but can be grown in the garden space as well. “It prefers full sun, although in very hot regions some afternoon shade is recommended. Compact, rounded and upright habit reaches 3–4 feet tall and wide.”
http://www.newplantsandflowers.com/spanish-pillar-like-hibiscus-syriacus-conquers-the-world/
In addition to the Best in Show award winner, the judges chose three other plants for honorable mention status.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Pillar’ Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon – photo: Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs
From Spain, Italy to US
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Pillar’, trade name Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon, which was discovered by Dutch grower Marinus Adrianus Cornelis van Aart and introduced to the North American market by Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs. Actually Gandini Santiago selected ‘Pruple Pillar’ on a nursery in Spain and brought the variety with him to Italy. When Ad and Mario van Aart from Netherlands visited Santiago in Italy they saw the commercial potentials of ‘Purple Pillar’ and introduced it in 2013 to the European market [read more].
Last year a white version of ‘Purple Pillar’ won a Silver Medal at the 25th edition of the Dutch trade fair GrootGroen Plus 2015. This newcomer is named Hibiscus syriacus ‘Gandini van Aart’ (White Pillar).
Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-IX’, First Editions Sunset Magic Crape Myrtle – photo: Bailey Nurseries Inc
Truered inflorescences
Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-IX’, First Editions Sunset Magic Crape Myrtle was bred by Jeff Beasley, Michael A. Dirr, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick and Oren McBee in Watkinsville, Georgia, and introduced to the North American market by Bailey Nurseries Inc. “This compact beauty has large, almost truered inflorescences that cover the dark foliage when it flowers. Sunset Magic flowers more heavily than other reds with dark foliage. Deep, black-purple leaves are flatter, more lustrous and hold their dark color into late summer. Its intermediate size makes it desirable for widespread use as a specimen color shrub or in hedges or screens. Prefers hot, full-sun locations and well-drained soil. Sunset Magic is Cercospora resistant. Upright, fast growing habit reaches 5–10 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide.”
Gaultheria procumbens ‘GaulSid5’, Cherry Berries Wintergreen – photo: Briggs Nursery
Exceptionally large red berries
Gaultheria procumbens ‘GaulSid5’, trade name Cherry Berries Wintergreen was Gurjit Sidhu from US based Sidhu & Sons Nursery, and introduced to the North American market by Briggs Nursery. About Wintergreen Griggs says: “Cherry Berries offers the most exceptionally large red berries you will find on a wintergreen. Bears fruit fall through spring. Its evergreen, glossy green foliage turns merlot-colored in the cool of winter. Use as a ground cover or as a cascading plant over hardscape features. Prefers part shade and acidic, humidic, well-drained soil. Low, spreading moderate grower reaches 8–10 inches tall and 3 feet wide.”
List
All new varieties below are listed by their botanical name and North American trade name. Furthermore the name of the breeder/breeding company is mentioned or the name of the person/nursery that discovered the novelty. The latter is called the nursery or royalty management agency that introduces the new variety to the North American market. See for more detailed information about every single variety the website of the Farwest Show or download the pdf Farwest Show New Varieties 2016.
Abelia grandiflora ‘Opstal40’, trade name Mystic Daydream Abelia – bred by Ron van Opstal – introduced to the North American market by Concept Plants.
Acer circinatum ‘MonCir’, Plum Passion Vine Maple – Rick Wells.
Acer palmatum ‘Radiant’, Radiant Japanese Maple – David Freed.
Agapanthus hybrid ‘Northern Star’, Northern Star Agapanthus – Richard Fulcher – Concept Plants.
Alyogyne hybrid ‘HUTWOW’, Elektra Blue Alyogyne – Graham Hutchins – Star Roses and Plants.
Anemone ‘PKAN’, Pink Kiss Anemone – Kaneko San – Concept Plants.
Aquilegia scopulorum, Utah Columbine – Dr. Stephen Love – Native Roots LLC.
Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM166’, Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Hedger – Mark Brand – Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs.
Mound Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM165’, Aronia melanocarpa Low Scape Mound – Mark Brand -Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs.
Berberis thunbergii ‘O’ Byrne’, Sunjoy Tangelo Barberry – y Ernie O’ Byrne – Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs.
Carex oshimensis ‘Everlite’ – Pat Fitzgerald – Concept Plants.
Ceanothus ‘Lemon Ice’ – Sebastian Hoogenraad – Concept Plants.
Clematis ‘Evipo086’, Daiyu Boulevard Clematis – Poulsen Roser – Monrovia.
Clematis ‘Evipo079’, Nubia Boulevard Clematis Clematis – Poulsen Roser – Monrovia.
Coreopsis ‘Baluptgonz’, Uptick Gold & Bronze Tickseed – Darwin Perennials, represented in North America by Ball Seed and Star Roses and Plants.
Escallonia × ‘Lades’, Pink Elle Escallonia – Ludovic Ladan – Concept Plants.
Gaultheria procumbens ‘GaulSid5’, Cherry Berries Wintergreen – Gurjit Sidhu – Briggs Nursery.
Gaultheria procumbens ‘SpecGP11’, Peppermint Pearl Wintergreen – Special Plant Zundert – Concept Plants.
Gaylussacia brachycera ‘Berried Treasure’, Berried Treasure Box Huckleberry – Briggs Nursery.
Helleborus ‘Ice & Roses Red’ – Heuger – T & L Nursery.
Helleborus ‘Ice & Roses Rose’ – Heuger – T & L Nursery.
Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Tahi16’ Carousel Pink Passion Hibiscus – Alain Tan – Concept Plants.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘8117-8’ Hollywood Hibiscus Hot Head – Robert Lannes – J. Berry Nursery.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘14007’ Hollywood Hibiscus Leading Lady – Jim Berry – J. Berry Nursery.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Mindoub 1’ First Editions French Cabaret Blush Hibiscus – Patrick Pineau – Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Hibiscus syriacus ‘Purple Pillar’ – Gandini Santiago and Ad & Mario van Aart – Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs.
Holboellia brachyandra ‘HWJ1023’, Heavenly Ascent Holboellia Vine – Dan Hinkley – Monrovia.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Flamingo’ , Oynx Hydrangea – Ard van Klaveren – Concept Plants.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘HMUPSI’, Seaside Serenade Cape Cod Hydrangea – Spring Meadow – Monrovia.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hortmacodre’, Seaside Serenade Fire Island Hydrangea – Kolster – Monrovia.
Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hortmagicor’, Seaside Serenade Hamptons Hydrangea – Kolster – Monrovia.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Kolmakilima’, Lavalamp Sublime Hydrangea – Kolster.
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rendia’, First Editions Diamond Rouge Hydrangea – Jean Renault – Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Juniper horizontalis ‘MonGeo’ , Jazzy Jewel Andorra Juniper – Ron Kinney – Monrovia.
Lagerstroemia indica ‘CS2012-12’, Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Lavender Lace – Jim Berry – J. Berry Nursery.
Lagerstroemia indica ‘#11 Li’, Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Mystic Magenta – Lannes – J. Berry Nursery.
Lagerstroemia ‘PIILAG-IX’, First Editions Sunset Magic Crape Myrtle – Jeff Beasley, Michael A. Dirr, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick and Oren McBee – introduced by Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Lavendula angustifolia ‘Armtipp01’, Big Time Blue Lavender – Gerard Lentjes – Concept Plants.
Leucothoe keiskei ‘Opstal50’, Leafscape Burning Love Leucothoe – Ron van Opstal – Concept Plants.
Ligustrum sinense ‘Sunshine’ – Pat McCracken – Sunset Western Garden Collection.
Lonicera periclymenum ‘Inov 205’ Groundhugger Honeysuckle – bred by INRA – Star Roses and Plants.
Lychnis × arkwrightii ‘Pmoore05′, Scarlet O’ Hara Lychnis – Peter Moore – Concept Plants.
Nandina domestica ‘Manon’, Sunset Boulevard Nandine – Boereboom Stekcultures – Star Roses and Plants.
Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’, Twilight Nandina – Magnolia Gardens Nursery.
Rubus hybrid ‘APF-236T’, BabyCakes Blackberry – University of Arkansas and jointly selected by Fall Creek and University of Arkansas – Fall Creek Farm & Nursery Inc.
Schizophragma elliptifolum ‘MonLaBaHe’, Red Rhapsody Chinese Hydrangea Vine – Dan Hinkley – Monrovia.
Schizophragma elliptifolum ‘MonHart’, Lacy Hearts Variegated Chinese Hydrangea Vine – Dan Hinkley – Monrovia.
Symphoricarpos ‘Kolmprid’, Magical Pride Snowberry – Peter Kolster – Plants Nouveau.
Trachelospermum jasminoides ‘Selbra’, Star of Tuscany Jasmine – Albrecht Brands and Jos Selten – Concept Plants.
Viburnum × ‘NCVX1’, Shiny Dancer Viburnum – Tom Ranney – Proven Winners Color Choice Flowering Shrubs.
Viburnum plicatum tomentosum ‘Shakaz’, Sharon Kay Doublefile Viburnum – Greg and Sharon Fuhrer – UpShoot LLC.
Weigela florida ‘Lemiczam’, Lemon Ice Weigela – Jim Zampini – UpShoot LLC for LCN Selections.
Weigela florida ‘MonRigney’, Golden Jackpot Weigela – Ken Rigney – Monrovia.
Weigela florida ‘Wings of Fire’, Wings of Fire Weigela – Henny Kolster – Concept Plants.
Wyethia scabra, Badland Mule’s Ear – Dr. Stephen Love – Native Roots LLC..
