SAKATA’S RELIABLE SEEDS
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC. 18095 Serene Dr. • Morgan Hill • CA 95037 • U.S.A. Tel: (+1) 408 778 7758 • Fax: (+1) 408 778 7768 info@sakata.com • www.sakata.com
FLOWER SEED CATALOGUE
SAKATA SEED CORPORATION 2-7-1 Nakamachidai Tsuzuki-ku • Yokohama 224-0041 • Japan Tel: (+81) 45 945 8822 • Fax: (+81) 45 945 8823 www.sakata.com
SAKATA ORNAMENTALS EUROPE A/S Odensevej 82 • 5290 Marslev • Denmark Tel: (+45) 6390 6490 • Fax: (+45) 6390 6499 ornamentals-marketing@sakata-eu.com • www.sakata.com
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SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA. Av. Dr. Plínio Salgado • 4320 C. Postal 427 • CEP. 12906-840 Bragança • Paulista SP-Brasil Tel: (+55) 11 4034 8800 • Fax: (+55) 11 4034 8844 vendas@sakata.com.br • www.sakata.com.br
Sakata’s Reliable Seeds Flower Seed Catalogue
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WELCOME
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WELCOME
Dear Sakata Customer, We are proud to present the 2008-2010 Sakata International Flower Seed catalogue. The ornamentals industry is becoming truly global, as national borders disappear and stronger world economies offer better lives to more and more people. And awareness of the value of a clean and beautiful global environment is now very high, making flowers more important than ever for improving the quality of life. Since 1903, Sakata has been in the forefront of enhancing the standard of life for all consumers. Sakata’s breeding has created flower varieties for the global market, which have consistently received worldwide accolades for their beauty and garden performance. It is our goal to continue to provide high quality ornamentals products to enrich the quality of our lives, based on our motto of quality, reliability, and service.
Sincerely,
Sakata Seed Corporation H. Sakata
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GLOBAL NETWORK SAKATA SEED CORPORATION Misato Research Station Kakegawa Research Center
SAKATA ORNAMENTALS EUROPE A/S Odense Research Station
FRISA PLANTER A/S
SAKATA POLSKA SP. Z.O.O.
SAKATA HOLLAND B.V.
SAKATA ORNAMENTALS UK LTD.
SAKATA FRANCE S.A.R.L. Nimes Research Station
SAKATA SEED IBERICA S.L. SAKATA KOREA CO., LTD. SAKATA SEED CO., LTD. (SUZHOU, CHINA)
SAKATA SIAM SEED CO., LTD.
SAKATA SEED SOUTHERN AFRICA.
SAKATA MIDDLE EAST SAKATA SEED OCEANIA PTY LTD
SALES OFFICES: SAKATA SEED CORPORATION 2-7-1 Nakamachidai Tsuzuki-ku Yokohama 224-0041 Japan Tel: (+81) 45 945 8822 Fax: (+81) 45 945 8823 www.sakata.com
SAKATA ORNAMENTALS EUROPE A/S Odensevej 82 5290 Marslev Denmark Tel: (+45) 63 90 64 90 Fax: (+45) 63 90 64 99 E-mail: ornamentals-marketing@sakata-eu.com www.sakata.com
SAKATA SIAM SEED CO., LTD.
SAKATA HOLLAND B.V.
SAKATA KOREA CO., LTD.
SAKATA ORNAMENTALS UK LTD.
SAKATA SEED CO., LTD. (SUZHOU, CHINA)
SAKATA FRANCE S.A.R.L. SAKATA POLSKA SP. Z.O.O. SAKATA SEED IBERICA S.L. SAKATA MIDDLE EAST FRISA PLANTER A/S SAKATA SEED SOUTHERN AFRICA LTD.
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GLOBAL NETWORK
SAKATA SEED AMERICA, INC. Salinas Research Station
SAKATA SEED DE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
SAKATA CENTROAMERICA S.A. Centroamerica Research Station
Sakata Sudamerica (Bragrança Paulista) Research Station
SAKATA SEED CHILE S.A.
SAKATA SEED AMERICA, INC. 18095 Serene Dr. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 U.S.A. Tel: (+1) 408 778 7758 Fax: (+1) 408 778 7768 E-mail: info@sakata.com www.sakata.com
SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA, LTDA.
SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA, LTDA. Av. Dr. Plínio Salgado, 4320 C. Postal 427 CEP. 12906-840 Bragança Paulista SP-Brasil Tel: (+55) 11 4034 8800 Fax: (+55) 11 4034 8844 E-mail: vendas@sakata.com.br www.sakata.com.br
SAKATA SEED DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. Carretera a Colotlán No. 3170 (Km 3.6) 45200 Tesistán, Jalisco México Tel: (+52) 33 3897-0776 Fax: (+52) 33 3897-0823 E-mail: info@sakata.com.mx www.sakata.com SAKATA SEED OCEANIA PTY LTD 1445 Lardners Track, Lardner Victoria 3821 • Australia (PO Box 1167,Warragul Victoria 3820 • Australia) Tel: (+61) 0419 471 561 Fax: (+61) 03 5626 1127 E-mail:gnoller@sakata.com www.sakata.com
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AWARD WINNERS
FLORAL SHOWERS Antirrhinum majus Apricot Bicolor / Wine Bicolor
CAN CAN Carnation Scarlet
FESTIVAL MINI Gerbera jamesonii Yellow Shades
CARNIVAL Impatiens walleriana Rose Star
SERENADE Aster Red / Blue
PRESTIGE SCARLET Celosia cristata
FIREGLOW Celosia cristata
GYPSY Gypsophila muralis Pink / Deep Rose
MAJESTIC GIANTS Pansy White w/Blotch / Mix
ULTIMA MORPHO Pansy
ULTIMA RADIANCE Pansy Deep Blue
SNOW LADY Shasta Daisy
PASSION Trachelium caeruleum Passion in Violet
QUEEN Begonia semperflorens White
FORTUNE Begonia tuberhybrida Golden w/Red Back
CENTURY Celosia plumosa Mix
MELODY Dianthus hybrida Pink
SOUTHERN BELLE CONFETTI COMPACT Hibiscus hybrida Hypoestes phyllostachya Mix Blush
MAXIM Pansy Marina
ULTIMA BEACON Pansy Rose / Mix
MERLIN Petunia multiflora Pink Morn / Blue Morn
ASTRA Platycodon grandiflorus Blue, Semi-Double
PROFUSION Zinnia hybrida White / Orange / Cherry
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AWARD WINNERS ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS WINNERS 2004 Gypsophila Gypsy Deep Rose 2003 Carnation Can Can Scarlet 2003 Petunia Merlin Blue Morn 2002 Pansy Ultima Morpho 2001 Zinnia Profusion White 2000 Dianthus Melody Pink 1999 Zinnia Profusion Orange 1999 Zinnia Profusion Cherry 1997 Celosia Prestige Scarlet 1997 Gypsophila Gypsy Pink 1991 Pansy Maxim Marina 1988 Shasta Daisy Snow Lady 1985 Celosia Century Mix 1971 Hibiscus Southern Belle Mix 1966 Pansy Majestic Giants White w/Blotch 1966 Pansy Majestic Giants Mix 1964 Celosia Fireglow FLEUROSELECT GOLD MEDAL WINNERS 2003 Carnation Can Can Scarlet 2002 Pansy Ultima Morpho 2001 Zinnia Profusion White 1999 Zinnia Profusion Cherry FLEUROSELECT QUALITY AWARD WINNERS 2005 Hypoestes Confetti Compact Blush 2005 Pansy Ultima Radiance Deep Blue 2004 Impatiens Carnival Rose Star 2003 Gypsophila Gypsy Deep Rose 2002 Begonia Fortune Golden w/Red Back 2002 Petunia Merlin Blue Morn 2000 Platycodon Astra Blue Semi-Double 1999 Begonia Queen White 1999 Dianthus Melody Pink 1998 Aster Serenade Blue 1998 Aster Serenade Red 1997 Antirrhinum Floral Showers Apricot Bicolor 1997 Antirrhinum Floral Showers Wine Bicolor 1996 Gypsophila Gypsy Pink 1996 Petunia Merlin Pink Morn 1996 Trachelium Passion in Violet FLORASTAR WINNER 2000 Gerbera Festival Mini Yellow Shades
ALL-AMERICA SELECTIONS Sakata is a member of the All-America Selections organization. This is founded in 1932 by American breeders of flowers (and vegetables). The objective of this organization is similar to that of the Fleuroselect organization. All-American Selections is awarded to varieties with excellent home garden performance. Both the Fleuroselect and All-America Selections entries are evaluated under code number in numerous trial grounds in different locations.This is done by selcted expert judges. FLEUROSELECT Sakata is a member of the Fleuroselect organization. This organization was founded in 1970 by European breeders of flower seed varieties.The objective of the organization is to stimulate the breeding of new varieties by testing and describing these varieties, by protecting the breeders rights and by promoting new varieties. FLEUROSELECT GOLD MEDAL WINNERS Fleuroselect Gold Medal is awarded for excellent performance in trials. Fleuroselect Gold Medal is awarded when a variety extends the existing limits of breeding and beauty. FLEUROSELECT QUALITY AWARD WINNERS Fleuroselect Quality Mark is awarded to varieties that prove to be very reliable and distinct novelties. FLORASTAR This organization was initiated in 1988 and works closely together with All-America Selections. It is designed to award seed and cutting produced varieties based on pot and container performance. FloraStar has 24 unique trial sites, including professional growers and universities in the USA and Canada.
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PRODUCT FORMS MULTI-PELLETS Easy sowing of many seeds at the same time in one plug
• GYPSOPHILA MURALIS Gypsy / Garden Bride Multi-pellets: 8-10 seeds per pellet
PERFORMAX SEEDS PANSY / SHASTA DAISY Advantages:
• Uniform seed size for easier sowing • Higher germination • High number of usable plants
PELLETED SEEDS AGERATUM Blue Horizon BEGONIA SEMP. Emperor / Ambassador / Senator BEGONIA SEMP. FL.PL. Queen BEGONIA TUBERHYBRIDA Fortune BELLIS Galaxy CALCEOLARIA Dainty
PRIMAX® SEEDS PANSY Advantages:
• Quicken germination • Enhances crop uniformity • Improves germination under stressful germination or fluctuation temperatures
• Higher number of usable plants • Treated to avoid fungi problems To be ordered minimum 10 weeks in advance 100,000 minimum quantity per color
CAMPANULA Champion GLOXINIA Avanti / Brocade LISIANTHUS Echo / Flamenco / Mariachi Grande White / Matador / Mermaid / Mirage / Polestar MIMULUS Mystic PETUNIA Falcon / Eagle / Merlin / Explorer / Hulahoop TRACHELIUM Passion Advantages:
• Easy machine sowing of small-sized seeds • Dissolve easily, germination as raw seeds • Enhanced visibility for quality control at sowing
FILMCOAT SEEDS GERBERA Festival Zinnia Profusion Advantages:
• Seeds are highly visible for quality control • Ensures single seed selection for accurate machine sowing thereby reducing labor hours
• Avoid double sowings to reduce the number of seeds used
• Dust free
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AMARANTHUS ANNUAL
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AMARANTHUS (Amaranthus tricolor)
AMARANTHUS Grower • Easy to germinate and cultivate • Strong PGR response for compact plants • Strong rooting system Retailer/landscaper • Bright and luminescent colors for impulse buying • Late spring to autumn performance Consumer • Ideal for adding volume and height to the landscape • Vigorous branching for filling large spaces • Suitable for hot and moderate climates Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 80,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
AURORA
• Top leaves are a creamy yellow color with lower leaves of a dark green color
EARLY SPLENDOR
• Top leaves are a vivid crimson color in contrast to the lower leaves of deep bronze
TRICOLOR SPLENDENS PERFECTA
• Top leaves are a rich red, with lower leaves of yellow and a bright green color
Aurora
Early Splendor
Trocolor Splendens Perfecta
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BLUE HORIZON AGERATUM F1 Hybrid triploid Tall (Ageratum houstonianum)
ANNUAL BLUE HORIZON Grower • The first F1 triploid Ageratum strain for cut flower cultivation • Due to the triploid strain this Ageratum has larger blooms than traditional plants and is very vigorous and easy to cultivate. • Growing to a height of 75 cm (30 inch.) with strong, sturdy stems and numerous branches, this plant has a spread of approximately 20 cm (9 inch.) • Strong rooting system • Pellets available for easy sowing Retailer / Landscaper • Long shelf-life for cut-flowers • Attractive eye-catching blue color • Late spring to autumn performance • Ideal as background blooms in large floral displays Consumer • Adds volume and height to park and landscape bedding programs • Good branching for filling extensive flower beds • Suitable for cut flower cultivation in home-garden programs Germination
Blue Horizon
25-28°C / 78-82°F – 7-10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count
6,000 seeds / Gr. – 170,000 seeds / Oz.
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,000 pellets / Oz.
ADMIRAL ANTIRRHINUM F1 Hybrid Tall (Antirrhinum majus)
ANNUAL
ADMIRAL
• An early flowering variety belonging to Group 1 • With uniform growth under short day conditions in winter
• Recommended sowing from 1st August to 15th November in northern hemispheres
• Expected cropping from 15th December to 1st May in northern hemispheres
White
Yellow
Pink Bicolor
• Bright, clear colors • Tight spaced florets on long flower spikes Germination
18°C / 65°F – 7-10 days – Light Required
Seed Count 7,000-9,000 seeds / Gr. – 198,000-255,000 seeds / Oz.
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Pink
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Purple
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FLORAL CARPET ANNUAL
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ANTIRRHINUM F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Antirrhinum majus)
FLORAL CARPET
• Highly uniform series • Extra dwarf with a compact and bushy branching habit
• In cool locations spring sowing will give excellent garden performance in summer
• The dwarf Antirrhinum grows to a height of 20 cm (8 inch.) making this variety well-suited for pack, pot and garden usage
Germination
18°C / 65°F – 7-10 days – Light Required
Seed Count
7,000 seeds / Gr. – 200,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
SONNET SONNET
ANNUAL
Grower • Easy to cultivate with good uniform growing habit • Strong root system and sturdy branching • Suitable for late spring to autumn season sales, as long day length is required • Well suited for large containers but can be grown in smaller pots with PGR application • Cool crop requiring little or no heat • Plant height is 35 cm (14 inch.)
ANTIRRHINUM F1 Hybrid Semi Dwarf (Antirrhinum majus)
White
Yellow
Rose
Retailer / Landscaper • Long flowering season as the main stem is surrounded by numerous flowering spikes • Multi-flowering after cutting back of seed pods • Suitable for home-garden cut-flower markets Consumer • Easy to cultivate with sturdy branching and root system • During flowering there is a continuous flow of fresh cut-flowers for the home-garden market • Long flowering season due to multi-flowering after cutting back of seed pods • A choice of bright and vibrant colors • Delightful fragrance • Multiple uses: plantings in patio tubs, and/or park and landscaping displays Also available in Mix
Pink
Orange Scarlet
Crimson
Mix
Carmine
Burgundy
Germination Seed Count
18°C / 65°F – 7-10 days – Light Required 6,400 seeds / Gr. – 181,000 seeds / Oz.
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FLORAL SHOWERS ANTIRRHINUM F1 Hybrid Extra Early (Antirrhinum majus)
ANNUAL
White
Yellow
Rose Pink
Rose
Deep Bronze
Fuchsia
Scarlet
Crimson
Lilac
Purple
Apricot Bicolor
Red & Yellow Bicolor
FLORAL SHOWERS
Coral Bicolor
Wine Bicolor
Lavender Bicolor
Bicolor Mix
Grower • Being day length neutral this variety will flower early even during the Autumn season • Programable crop: approx. eight weeks from sowing to sales under good growing conditions • Tight flowering window throughout the color range • Dwarf compact plant habit - therefore highly recommended for pack and pot culture in 10 cm (4 inch.) pots without, or with less PGR usage • Excellent plant habit uniformity, making this series an attractive purchase either in separate colors or in any mix combination • Cool crop requiring little or no heat, resulting in low production costs Retailer / Landscaper • Broad color assortment including bright colors and unique bicolors for autumn to spring sales • Side shoots produce early flowers for attractive sales idea suitable for landscaping • Unique ability to flower for both Autumn and early Spring sales Consumer • Wide color range, including bright colors and unique bicolors for autumn to spring sales • Long flowering season due to multi-flowering after cutting back of seed pods • Delightful fragrance • Multiple uses: plantings in patio tubs, window boxes, edging flower beds and/or park and landscaping displays Floral showers Apricot Bicolor and Wine Bicolor are Fleuroselect Quality Award winners from 1997
Mix
Also available in Mix and Bicolor Mix Germination
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18°C / 65°F – 7-10 days – Light Required
Seed Count 5,600-7,000 seeds / Gr. – 157,000-243,000 seeds / Oz.
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MATSUMOTO ANNUAL
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ASTER Tall (Callistephus chinensis)
MATSUMOTO
• The first series of Fusarium tolerant Asters on the market
• The Matsumoto series offers a wide range of colors
• Flower size is 5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter with a distinct yellow center
• The plant has strong, long stems with an upright •
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White
Yellow
Apricot
Pink Tipped White
Rose
Light Blue
Blue
flowering habit Production cycle is approximately 15 weeks (100 days) from sowing in the Spring or from the actual production date, if daylength manipulation techniques are applied Height 60-75 cm (2-2.5 ft)
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
21°C / 70°F – 8-10 days
Pink
450-600 seeds / Gr. – 13,000-17,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
Red
Scarlet
Blue Tipped White
SERENADE ANNUAL
ASTER Tall (Callistephus chinensis)
SERENADE NEW
• High tolerance to Fusarium as with the Matsumoto series
• Production cycle also approximately 15 weeks
• • • •
(100 days) from sowing in the Spring or from the actual production date, if daylength manipulation techniques are applied Spray habit, flowering tirelessly with an abundance of semi-double flowers on a single stem Flowers measure 3 cm (1.25 inch.) in diameter with a distinct yellow center The Serenade series offers a wide range of colors Serenade Red and Blue are 1998 Fleuroselect Quality Award winners
White
Yellow
Rose Tipped White
Rose
Deep Rose
Scarlet
Blue Tipped White
Light Blue
Blue
Also Available Mix Germination Seed Count
21°C / 70°F – 8-10 days 400-500 seeds / Gr. – 11,400-14,200 seeds / Oz.
Red
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GALAXY BELLIS Early Pomponette (Bellis perennis)
White
Rose
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Red
GALAXY Grower • Autumn flowering without using bud initiation at low temperatures • Dwarf with a uniform and compact plant habit that is ideal for pot and pack sales • Cost-effective crop with low heating costs for spring flowering • Very consistent flower shape – all semi-double blooms, 3 cm (1.25 inch.) in diameter with a yellow center • Only sold in pellet form for easy sowing Retailer / Landscaper • Unique ability to flower for both autumn and early-spring sales • Flowers continuously throughout the Winter in mild regions • Galaxy will become dormant in cold climates, but will overwinter and flower again in the Spring • Excellent results can be achieved from autumn to spring when combining with Pansy,Viola, Flowering Cabbage, Flowering Kale, and Ranunculus Consumer • Very floriferous plant with semi-double pomponetteshaped flowers with yellow center • Flowers tirelessly and continually all winter under mild weather conditions • In cold regions Galaxy will become dormant but overwinter and resume growth and flowering in the Spring Multiple uses: Planting out in patio tubs, window-boxes, edging for flowerbeds, and/or park and landscaping displays. Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
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20°C / 68°F – 7-10 days – Light Required 700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
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BEGONIA OVERVIEW EMPEROR • Large blooms with green foliage • Outstanding garden and pack performance • Vigorous, taller and with larger blooms than Ambassador AMBASSADOR: • Green foliage • Market leader in Begonias • Extensive color range • Uniform and early variety • Excellent garden and pack performance
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PRESIDENT: • Green and bronze foliage • Mix of Ambassador and Senator
INFERNO: • Suitable for landscaping, hanging baskets and large containers QUEEN • Suitable for landscaping, hanging baskets and large containers
SENATOR: • Bronze foliage • Leading series on the Begonia Market • Early and uniform variety • Excellent garden and pack performance
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS Emperor 5 cm / 2 inch.
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS Ambassador / Senator 4 cm / 1.5 inch.
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS FL. PL. Queen 3 cm / 1 inch.
Inferno is not shown in actual size
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS Inferno 5 cm / 2 inch.
BEGONIA TUBERHYBRIDA Fortune 9,5 cm / 3.5 inch. Flower size is depending on temperature
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EMPEROR BEGONIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens)
White
Soft Pink
Pink
ANNUAL
Rose
Red
EMPEROR Saving production costs • Flowers 10-14 days earlier than other major varieties • Grower can save energy costs and bench space with later sowing • Extremely uniform flowering window, resulting in a quick turnover of crops • High germination rate of 90%, resulting in a larger yield of usable plants • Extra early flowering
Rose
Impulse sales • Remains compact with excellent garden and pack performance • Large flower size, numerous blooms in an attractive color range on contrasting green foliage Performance • Known for outstanding garden performance not previously seen in early flowering strains. • Superior performance under hot and dry conditions • Flowers tirelessly even under hot and humid conditions • More vigorous habit than Ambassador Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
White
Pink
Red 22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days
King of
70,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
semperflorens
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AMBASSADOR ANNUAL
White
Soft Pink
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BEGONIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens)
Pink
Rose
Coral
AMBASSADOR A proven performer • Compact series that includes the best Scarlet variety on today’s market • Identical crop timing with Senator (bronze-leaf) • Wide range of vibrant colors with green foliage • Excellent series uniformity, matching with the Senator Series • Produces numerous blooms even under hot and humid conditions
Scarlet
Bicolor
Rose Blush
Impulse sales • Compact habit with excellent pack performance • Free-flowering with a wide color range • Suitable for planting in extensive beds Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 70,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
Mix
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SENATOR BEGONIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens)
White
Pink
Rose
ANNUAL
Deep Rose
Scarlet
Bicolor
SENATOR A proven performer • Compact habit with attractive bronze foliage • Wide range of vibrant colors • Excellent uniformity, matching nicely with Ambassador • High germination rate of 90%, giving a larger yield of usable plants • Superbly floriferous even under hot and humid conditions Impulse sales • Compact habit and excellent pack performance • Free-flowering with a wide color range • Suitable for planting in extensive beds Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 70,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
PRESIDENT BEGONIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens)
ANNUAL
PRESIDENT
• Unique foliage mix of Ambassador and Senator • Consistent uniformity and identical crop timing Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 70,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
President Mix
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QUEEN
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ANNUAL BEGONIA FL.PL. F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens fl.pl.) QUEEN NEW
Saving production costs • Seed raised with fully, double blooms • More cost-effective compared to varieties from cuttings Impulse sales • With double flower heads, differing from the single flowering varieties • “The wow factor” for patio tubs and hanging baskets
White
Performance • More vigorous plant habit and heat tolerant compared with other standard semperflorens varieties • Queen White is a winner of the Fleuroselect Quality Award in 1999
Pink
Rose
Red
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 80,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
INFERNO ANNUAL
BEGONIA LANDSCAPE F1 Hybrid Semi-Dwarf (Begonia semperflorens)
White
Apple Blossom
Pink
INFERNO
Rose
Rose w/Bronze Foliage
Red
Bred for extensive flower beds • Decorative with extra large flower heads • High heat and humidity tolerance insuring excellent garden performance • Self-cleaning plant habit, giving low maintenance • 16 plants per sq. metre (5 plants per. sq.) give a satisfactory coverage in terms of saving input costs compared to other standard semperflorens varieties • Basal branching that adds volume and height to the beds • Plantings in hanging baskets and patio tubs guarantee success for the home gardener • Excellent germination, resulting in more usable seedlings Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
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22-25°C / 72-77°F – 8-12 days 80,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,900 mio. / Oz.
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FORTUNE BEGONIA F1 Hybrid (Begonia tuberhybrida)
ANNUAL
NEW
White
White w/Rose Back
Deep Rose
Orange Shades
Pink
Salmon Rose
Peach Shades
Rose
Deep Red Imp.
Scarlet
NEW
2002
Golden w/Red Back
Yellow Imp.
Golden Shades
Apricot Orange Shades
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Mix
FORTUNE
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Saving production costs • Fortune is a fast flowering variety in comparison to other semperflorens, saving energy costs and bench space with a 10-14 days later sowing • Requires less or no growth regulator • Compact habit saving bench space with a tight flowering window compared to other standard varieties, resulting in a quick crop turnover
Save money
fortune
Excellent shelf-life • Stronger and shorter flower stems in comparison with competitive varieties • Good balance between the flower head size and double strain, avoids shipping damage • Reduces bench space due to compact habit • Holds flowers well during transport • Fortune Golden with Red Back is a winner of the Fleuroselect Quality award in 2002 Also available in Mix Germination
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Seed Count
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23-25°C / 73-77°F – 10-14 days 50,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,400 mio. / Oz.
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OCEAN ANNUAL
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BROWALLIA Dwarf (Browallia speciosa)
OCEAN
• Extremely floriferous with large star-shaped flowers • Neutral day length • Uniform and compact growth habit with good basal branching
• Suitable for high density pot production in 10 cm (4 inch.) pot production
White
Bluette (Violet Blue)
Violetta (Dark Violet)
Also available in Mix Germination
25°C / 75°F – 15 days – Light Required
Seed Count
4,200 seeds / Gr. – 120,000 seeds / Oz.
ANYTIME ANNUAL
CALCEOLARIA F1 Hybrid Early (Calceolaria hybrida)
ANYTIME • Early flowering with a propagation time of 14-16 weeks (3-4 months) after sowing • As the name suggests, “Anytime” can be produced virtually all-year-round • The mix is a bright combination of colors, including Bronze, Red and Yellow, Red, Bicolor and Spotted colors Germination
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Seed Count
46,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,300,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
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GOLDEN BUNCH CALCEOLARIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf Compact (Calceolaria Integrifolia) ANNUAL GOLDEN BUNCH
• Compact habit with small leaves for high density production
• Suitable for 8-10 cm (3-4 inch.) pot cultures • Also suitable for large containers or flower-beds • •
growing to a height of 20-30 cm (8-12inch.) with a spread of 25 cm (10 inch.) Covering the plants are an abundance of small, bright, golden yellow flowers Excellent summer bedding plant, tolerating full sun in moderate summer climates
Germination
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Seed Count
60,000 seeds / Gr. – 1,700,000 seeds / Oz.
DAINTY CALCEOLARIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf Compact (Calceolaria hybrida) ANNUAL DAINTY
• Small, compact growth habit for high density
Red
Red & Yellow
production with a 15 cm (6 inch.) spread
• Easier to handle and ship with minimum damage to leaves
• The thick flower pouches of 7-8 cm (2 inch.) in • • •
size give a certain amount of disease tolerance to Botrytis Suitable for 8-10 cm (3-4 inch.) pot cultures Excellent series uniformity Pellet seed is offered for easy sowing
Also available in Mix Germination
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Seed Count
700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
Bronze
Yellow w/Spots
Mix
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ANNUAL & BIENNIAL CAMPANULA F1 Hybrid (Campanula medium) NEW
White Imp.
NEW
Pink Imp.
NEW
Lavender Imp.
Light Blue
Blue Imp.
CHAMPION
• The Champion series is a variety popular by the • • •
•
POT CULTURE IF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ARE APPLIED
major cut-flower growers and the market in general Annual blooming habit only requiring daylength manipulation and moderate growing temperatures of 13°C (55°F) As an annual and biennial variety Champion can be cropped after 6-12 months of the year, depending on the geographical location Using good growing techniques and plant growth regulator, a pot production of Champion can be ready for sales in the early-spring, and on other special dates such as; St.Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day Pelleted seed is offered for easy sowing
White Imp. • Pure White color • Faster in reaching sufficient stem length • Larger flower size for improved series uniformity • An improved cut-flower habit compared to the current variety with top flowering • Better uniformity and shorter cropping window Pink Imp. • The successor of a Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner • Faster in reaching sufficient plant height • Slightly deeper Pink color • Better uniformity and shorter cropping window Lavender Imp. • Earlier blooming • Deeper lavender color Germination Pellet Seed Count
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 10-14 days 700 pellets / Gr. – 198,000 pellets / Oz.
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LILLIPOT CARNATION F1 Hybrid Extra Dwarf (Dianthus caryophyllus)
White
Yellow
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Orange Bicolor
Lavender Pink
Lilac
LILLIPOT
• Genetically dwarf carnation, this variety is suitable
for cultivating in a pot size of 10-15 cm (4-6 inch.)
• The fully-double, true carnation flowers makes Rose
Scarlet
Purple
• • • •
Carnation Lillipot a very attractive item for consumers. Flowers tirelessly throughout the Summer Stays dwarf and compact , making application of plant growth regulators and pinching unnecessary Cool crop requiring little or no heat Excellent quality series for professional pot plant growers with a height of 25 cm (10 inch.)
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count (Others)
Mix
18-21°C / 65-70°F – 7 days 420 seeds / Gr. – 12,000 seeds / Oz.
Scarlet
CAN CAN CARNATION F1 Hybrid Semi Dwarf (Dianthus caryophyllus)) ANNUAL & BIENNIAL CAN CAN
• • • • • • • • •
High quality carnation for best garden performance Flowers from mid-spring and well into summer Excellent basal-branching and strong stems Multi garden usage as cut flowers, border plantings, patio containers or semi-tall bedding Grows to a height of approx. 45 cm (18 inch.) Large blooms of a bright scarlet with a delightful fragrance, measuring 5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter Suitable for production in large pots of 15-20 cm (6-8 inch.) or “gallon pots” Cool crop requiring little or no heat Can Can Scarlet is a 2003 All-America Selections winner and a Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
Germination
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18-21°C / 65-70°F – 7 days 420 seeds / Gr. – 12,000 seeds / Oz.
Scarlet
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CALYPSO ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
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CALENDULA (Calendula officinalis)
CALYPSO
Yellow with Black Center
Orange with Black Center
• An ideal compact plant habit for pack and pot sales • Vigorous garden performance • Produces an abundance of bright, large flowers with a black centre • Suited for autumn to spring sales especially in mild winter climates Germination Seed Count
20°C / 68°F – 10 days – Dark Required 130 seeds / Gr. – 3,700 seeds / Oz.
TREASURES RED ANNUAL
CAPSICUM F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Capsicum annuum)
TREASURES RED
• Fast production time with excellent uniformity • Natural compact habit growing to a height of 12 cm (5 inch.) with dark green foliage
• Bears conical white fruit that change to bright red on maturity
• Excellent 10 cm (4 inch.) pot item NB: Capsicum Treasures Red is recommended for Ornamental usage only! Germination Seed Count
25°C / 78°F – 10-14 days 210 seeds / Gr. – 6,000 seeds / Oz.
Treasures Red
LASTING ANNUAL
CARTHAMUS Tall (Carthamus tinctorius)
LASTING
• Regarded among growers as a high quality cut-flower variety
• Stems can be harvested approximately 13 weeks (90 days) after sowing
• With a minimum of thorns “Lasting” is much easier to handle than other varieties
• Suitable for outdoor cultivation and used either as fresh or dried cut-flowers
• Approximate height is 80-90 cm (2.5-3 ft) • Flowers measure 3.5 cm (1.5 inch.) in diameter Germination Seed Count
20°C / 68°F – 7-10 days 27 seeds / Gr. – 800 seeds / Oz.
Orange
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FIREGLOW CELOSIA Semi-Tall (Celosia argentea var. cristata)
ANNUAL
Fireglow
FIREGLOW
• Produces large velvet-red, globe-shaped flowers • The vigorous single stems will easily withstand strong winds
• Each cockscomb measures 20-16 cm (8-6.5 inch.) • Plant height is approximately 60 cm (24 inch.) • Fireglow is a 1964 All-America Selections winner Germination Seed Count
25°C / 78°F – 7-10 days – Dark Required 1,200 seeds / Gr. – 34,000 seeds / Oz.
PRESTIGE SCARLET CELOSIA (Celosia argentea var. cristata)
ANNUAL
PRESTIGE SCARLET
• Produces 7.5 cm (3 inch.) large, globe-shaped flowers in a bright scarlet color
• Attractive bronze green leaves • Ideal as a summer and autumn bedding plant in hot and humid conditions
• A good centre plant in flower beds or containers • Flower and plant habit are highly uniform, growing to 30 cm (1 ft) in height
• Prestige Scarlet is a 1997 All-America Selections winner
Germination Seed Count
25°C / 78°F – 7-10 days – Dark Required 1,400 seeds / Gr. – 40,000 seeds / Oz.
Prestige Scarlet
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CHIEF ANNUAL
Gold
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CELOSIA Semi-Tall (Celosia argentea var. cristata)
Rose
Fire
Persimmon
Carmine
Red
CHIEF
• Produces large, globe-shaped flowers • The vigorous single stems will easily withstand strong winds
• Each cockscomb measures 20-16 cm (8-6.5 inch.) • Plant height is approximately 60 cm (24 inch.) Mix Germination Seed Count
25°C / 78°F – 7-10 days – Dark Required 1,200 seeds / Gr. – 34,000 seeds / Oz.
CENTURY CELOSIA plumosa Semi-Tall (Celosia argentea var. plumosa)
ANNUAL
CENTURY
• Extra early and easy to cultivate • Flowers appr. 80 days after sowing • Produces large plumes measuring 20 cm (8 inch.) in height on strong stems with sturdy branching
• Suitable for cut-flowers, semi-tall flower-beds, and large containers
• Can be used for commercial cut flowers with tight spacing culture
• Also available in Century Mix which was an
Yellow
Rose
Fire
All-America Selections Winner in 1985.
Germination Seed Count
25°C / 78°F – 7-10 days – Dark Required 1,600 seeds / Gr. – 45,000 seeds / Oz.
Red (Bronze leaved)
Mix
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KIMONO CELOSIA plumosa Super Dwarf (Celosia argentea var. plumosa) ANNUAL KIMONO
Cream
Salmon
Yellow
Grower • High density crop suitable for both pots and packs • No plant growth regulator required • Excellent series uniformity • Quick turnover of crops with 5 weeks crop time • Plants reach a height of 15 cm (6 inch.) when grown in 10 cm (4 inch.) pots Retailer • Multi-seed sowing/planting will give excellent performance and beautiful displays • Available in a wide range of attractive colors
Rose
Salmon Pink
Orange
Consumer • Although primarily a bedding plant Kimono is also suitable for patios, window boxes and pot plant sales Also available in Kimono Mix Germination Seed Count
Cherry Red
Scarlet
25°C / 78°F – 7-10 days – Dark Required 1,600 seeds / Gr. – 45,000 seeds / Oz.
Red (Bronze leaved)
A MULTI SEED SOWING CULTURE FOR POTS
• Ideal low cost production method for mid-summer and early autumn sales
• Direct sowing of 10-12 seeds in 15 cm (6 inch.) pots
• Direct sowing of 16 seeds in 25 cm (10 inch.) pots • The result will be ready for sales after only 8-10 weeks
• Kimono is highly recommended as a multi
sowing seed culture that can extend and create a new market for mid-summer and early autumn sales
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SATELLITE ANNUAL
Rose & Pink Shades
Cerise Shades
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CINERARIA grandiflora (Pericallis x hybrida)
Deep Red Shades
Sky Blue Shades
Purple & Blue Shades
SATELLITE
• An economical crop for growers due to reduced heat requirement
• Uniform habit, Grandiflora type with 4.5-5 cm (2 inch.) flowers
• Pure colors suitable for planting with Star Wars and completing the color range
• Uniformity and plant habit matching Star Wars • 8-10 days earlier than Star Wars • Suitable for production in 11-16 cm (4-6 inch.) pots Also available Mix and Pink Bicolor Germination
20°C / 70°F – 10 days – Light required
Seed Count
800 seeds / Gr. – 23,000 seeds / Oz.
STAR WARS ANNUAL
CINERARIA grandiflora (Pericallis x hybrida)
White Shades
STAR WARS
Crimson Shades
Blue Shades
• An economical crop for growers due to reduced heat requirement
• Uniform habit Multiflora-type series • Compact plants covered with an abundance of
flowers measuring 3.5-4 cm (1 ½ inch.) in diameter
• Compact foliage plant habit for high crop density • • • •
and less shipping damage Highest percentage of marketable plants Exciting range of bicolors and pure/separate colors Results after 190 days in 12 cm ( 5 inch.) pots Suitable for production in 11-16 cm (4-6 inch.) pots
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
20°C / 70°F – 10 days – Light required 800 seeds / Gr. – 23,000 seeds / Oz.
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FAIRWAY COLEUS Extra Dwarf (Solenostemon)
Lemon
ANNUAL
Yellow
Rose
Salmon Rose
Mosaic
Ruby
Orange
Red Velvet
FAIRWAY
• Very late flowering with vivid colored foliage • Extra dwarf with excellent basal-branching • Ideal for production in packs and 10 cm (4 inch.) Lemon
pots
• Recommended for hanging baskets, landscapes, window boxes and patio plantings
• Multi-seed sowing/planting will give excellent performance and beautiful displays
Also available in Mix Mix
Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 68-77°F – 8-14 days – Light Required 4,300 seeds / Gr. – 122,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
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SUPERFINE RAINBOWS ANNUAL
Volcano
Red Velvet
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COLEUS Semi Dwarf hybrida (Solenostemon)
Festive Dance
Multicolor
Salmon Lace
Color Pride
SUPERFINE RAINBOWS
• Very late flowering with vivid colored foliage • Semi-dwarf with excellent basal-branching • Suitable for production in 10 cm (4 inch.) pots or even larger sized pots
• Recommended for flower-beds, mass/landscape plantings and combination pots
Also available in Masterblends Mix Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 68-77°F – 8-14 days – Light Required 4,000 seeds / Gr. – 113,400 seeds / Oz.
Masterblends Rainbows
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LADYBIRD COSMOS Sulphureus Dwarf (Cosmos sulphureus)
ANNUAL LADYBIRD
• Early flowering, dwarf series • Remaining dwarf and compact under arid conditions and high temperatures
• Produces an abundance of medium-sized semi-double colorful flowers
• Suitable for 10 cm (4 inch.) pot production • Plant height is approximately 30 cm (12 inch.) with a branching spread of 40 cm (16 inch.)
• The Ladybird Mix includes the Scarlet color Germination Seed Count
20°C / 68°F – 10-12 days 125 seeds / Gr. – 3,500 seeds / Oz.
Mix
Yellow
Orange
MELODY DIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall (Dianthus hybrida)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
MELODY
• Fragrant scent • Multiple uses as cut-flowers, perennial bedding and patio plants
• Suitable for home-garden and cut-flower harvest programs
• Produces an abundance of feathery-edged, •
long-lasting blooms, measuring 2.5 cm (1 inch.) in diameter Melody Pink is both a 1999 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner and a 2000 All-America Selections winner
Pink
Rose
Also available in Melody Mix Germination Seed Count
20°C / 68°F – 7 days 850 seeds / Gr. – 24,100 seeds / Oz.
Mix
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ANNUAL & BIENNIAL DIANTHUS F1 Hybrid (Dianthus hybrida) DIAMOND
• Gives superb garden performance in the Spring and Autumn
• Early variety, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems in pots and beds
• High uniformity in plant habit and tight flowering window
Coral
Pink
Blush Pink
Carmine Rose
Scarlet
Purple
Purple Picotee
Mix
• Flower size is 4 cm (1.5 inch.) in diameter • Diamond Blush Pink is a unique color that changes from white to pink, turning rose towards maturing
Also available in Diamond Mix Crimson Picotee • Attractive bicolor pattern • Pink edging with crimson center Purple Picotee • Attractive bicolor pattern • Pink edging with purple center Germination
NEW
NEW
20°C / 68°F – 7 days
Seed Count (Others)
750 seeds / Gr. – 21,300 seeds / Oz.
Seed Count (Scarlet)
1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,400 seeds / Oz.
Crimson Picotee
Blush Pink
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OSAKA FLOWERING CABBAGE F1 Hybrid Wavy-Leaved (Brassica oleracea)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
OSAKA
• Excellent, colorful bedding item for autumn to winter sowing/planting with Pansy and Violas
• Produces vigorous and uniform, high-quality plants • Produces numerous colorful wavy-edged leaves with tight compact heads
White
• Cultivation in 10-15 cm (4-6 inch.) pots
Pink
recommended
Also available in Mix Germination
21°C / 70°F – 4-7 days – Light Required
Seed Count
Mix
300 seeds / Gr. – 8,500 seeds / Oz.
Red
TOKYO FLOWERING CABBAGE F1 Hybrid Wavy-Leaved (Brassica oleracea)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
TOKYO
• Excellent, colorful bedding plant for autumn to winter with Pansy and Violas
• This variety is used increasingly for winter flowering as it is extremely cold resistant
• Produces a uniform plant size with attractive, colorful, round leaves
White
Pink
Red
• Cultivation in 10-15 cm (4-6 inch.) pots recommended
Also available in Mix Germination
21°C / 70°F – 4-7 days – Light Required
Seed Count
300 seeds / Gr. – 8,500 seeds / Oz.
NAGOYA FLOWERING KALE F1 Hybrid Fringe-Leaved (Brassica oleracea)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL NAGOYA
• Excellent, colorful bedding plant for autumn to
White
Rose
Red
• • • •
Mix
•
winter sowing/planting together with Pansy and Violas Produces attractive colorful fringed leaves Uniform in plant habit and growth Responds well to plant growth regulators Reducing the temperature to promote coloring of the leaves is not required on the same scale as previously. Cultivation in 10-15 cm (4-6 inch.) pots recommended
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
21°C / 70°F – 4-7 days – Light Required 300 seeds / Gr. – 8,500 seeds / Oz.
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FESTIVAL ANNUAL FESTIVAL
POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii) Apricot with Eye
• The most cost-effective pot-gerbera series on the
• Intense Apricot color with contrasting dark
• Highest percentage of first quality marketable
• Increased flower power and earlier flowering • With improved uniformity, but smaller flowers
market plants
• Strong “flower power” with multiple flowers,
providing more color on the plant at the point of sales
• Versatile series that works in a range of pot sizes from 10 to 15 cm (4-6 inch.)
• Tight flowering window across all colors, making crop-programming, crop-handling and shipping much easier
• Large assortment, including; Light eyed, Dark eyed, Spider, Semi-double and Mini
• Broadest and brightest color range on the
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center
compared to Apricot
Red with Eye • Intense red color with contrasting dark center
• Numerous flowers with more narrow and pointed flower petals
• More compact plant habit and earlier flowering Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 5-7 days – Light Required 250 seeds / Gr. – 7,000 seeds / Oz.
market
• Colorful and very decorative pot plant addition to patio containers and garden displays.
• High rate of germination at 95% plus for more usable plants
• All Festival seeds are provided as filmcoat seeds
for easier machine sowing and high visibility in the tray
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FESTIVAL SPECIAL MIXES POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii)
ANNUAL
FESTIVAL SPECIAL MIXES
ASK FOR DETAILS!
• Carefully designed for seasonal and all-year-round
• • • • • • •
sales
FESTIVAL FULFILS THE MARKET NEEDS FOR:
• Pot Plant • Patio Plant • Bedding Plant Germination Seed Count
Mix Growers Select Mix Semi-Double Mix Winter Holiday Mix Fall Harvest Mix Spring Bouquet Mix Dark Eyed Mix
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 5-7 days – Light Required 250 seeds / Gr. – 7,000 seeds / Oz.
Fall Harvest Mix
Winter Holiday Mix
Spring Bouquet Mix
Festival Mix
Semi-Double Mix
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FESTIVAL ANNUAL
POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii)
White Shades
Blush
Cream
Salmon
Salmon Rose
Rose
Lemon Yellow
Apricot
Huge
assortment Semi-Double Yellow
Golden Yellow w/Eye
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Salmon Orange Shades
Semi-Double Orange Shades
Orange
Semi-Double Rose Shades
Pink Shades w/Eye
Peach w/Eye
Neon Rose w/Eye
Cherry w/Eye
Orange w/Eye
Apricot w/Eye
Red w/Eye
Scarlet w/Eye
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FESTIVAL SPIDER POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii)
ANNUAL
NEW
Yellow
Salmon w/Eye
Salmon Red Shades Imp.
FESTIVAL SPIDER
• Very eye-catching flowers with an unusual petal form
• Certain to attract attention at retail level • Allows targeted color selection, as Festival Spider •
is the only Spider series available in separate colors on the market today Matching production cycle with the other Festival varieties
Yellow • Bright Yellow with green center • Multiple stems and 4 to 6 flowers with compact habit • Early Flowering and very uniform plant habit Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 5-7 days – Light Required 250 seeds / Gr. – 7,000 seeds / Oz.
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FESTIVAL SPEEDY ANNUAL
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POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii)
FESTIVAL SPEEDY
• This mix includes a wide range of both light and • • •
dark-eye shades, in cream, yellow, orange, deep rose and red Tight flowering window – all colors flower within eight days for minimal sorting Compact and extremely uniform plant habit for easy production planning and lower production costs High flower count – each plant has a minimum of four flowers
Germination
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 5-7 days – Light Required
Seed Count
250 seeds / Gr. – 7,000 seeds / Oz.
FESTIVAL MINI ANNUAL
POT-GERBERA F1 Hybrid (Gerbera jamesonii)
FESTIVAL MINI
• Unique mini-sized flowers on compact plants • Attractive color range • Well suited for the expanding market of 6 to 9 cm (3-4 inch.) pot production
• Ideal as an eye-catcher in mixed patio containers, and as gifts for special occasions
• Festival Mini Yellow Shades is a 2000 FloraStar winner
Deep Rose Red Shades
Yellow Shades
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
22-25°C / 72-77°F – 5-7 days – Light Required 250 seeds / Gr. – 7,000 seeds / Oz.
Deep Pastel Shades
Soft Pink
Orange Shades
Mini Mix
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AVANTI GLOXINIA F1 Hybrid (Sinningia speciosa)
White
Light Violet w/Dark Throat
ANNUAL
Peach Rose
Red w/White Edge
Rose Red
Blue w/White Edge
Scarlet
Wine Red
Blue
Mix
AVANTI
• Impressive, large, bell-shaped flowers in vibrant colors ensure a large consumer appeal
• An early flowering, single-flowering series • Recommended for 10-12 cm (4-5 inch.) pot cultures
• Small supple leaves for high density production and for easy packing and shipping
• Pellets are available for easy sowing Also available in Mix Germination
22-24°C / 72-75°F – 10-14 days – Light Required
Seed Count
26,000 seeds / Gr. – 737,000 seeds / Oz.
BROCADE GLOXINIA F1 Hybrid All Double (Sinningia speciosa)
ANNUAL
BROCADE
• 100% double flowering series • Dwarf and compact series with small leaves for easy packing and shipping
• Recommended for 10-12 cm (4-5 inch.) pot Red & White
Blue & White
Red
cultures
Also available in Mix
Mix
Germination
25°C / 78°F – 15 days – Light Required
Seed Count
25,000 seeds / Gr. – 710,000 seeds / Oz.
Blue
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SATIN ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
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GODETIA F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Clarkia amoena)
SATIN
• • • • • •
Uniform plant habit and early flowering Good basal-branching Responds well to plant growth regulators Flower size measures approximately 5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter An outstanding performer as a 10-15 cm (4-6 inch.) pot plant item Flowers profusely at an approximate height of 17-20 cm (7-8 inch.)
Germination Seed Count
18°C / 65°F – 6 days 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
GRACE ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
White
Shell Pink
Pink
Salmon
GODETIA F1 Hybrid Tall (Clarkia amoena)
Rose with Pink
Red
GRACE
• This is the first F1 Hybrid Godetia • Produces cut-flowers, measuring 70-80 cm (2-3 ft) in height
• Lateral-branching produces up to 15 stems each carrying 5 to 6 solid clusters of blooms
• The branching and flower formation makes • • • • •
Godetia suitable for high density packing, and shipping over long distances This variety, depending on climate, can be grown all-year-round with the use of daylength manipulation Godetia is a dry and cool temperature loving plant Best grown at 15-18 °C (60-65°F) in the day and 10°C (50°F) at night Ideal temperature should not exceed more than 25°C (75°F) This is an excellent cut-flower for home-garden marketing programmes, as well as the mail order or retail packet trade
Lavender
Lavender with Eye Mix
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
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18°C / 65°F – 6 days 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
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ALL AROUND PURPLE GOMPHRENA (Gomphrena globosa)
ANNUAL ALL AROUND PURPLE • Outstanding performer in summer, especially in regions with hot and humid climatic conditions • Once established is drought tolerant • Strong basal-branching holding upright the rich deep, purple flower heads, measuring approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch.) in diameter • Plant height is approximately 60 cm (2 ft) • Suitable as a commercial cut-flower, either fresh or dried • Excellent item for semi-tall, home-garden cut-flower marketing programs • Strong flower stems and good vase-life • Sold as clean seed for easy sowing Germination
25°C / 77°F – 10-12 days
Seed Count
430 seeds / Gr. – 12,200 seeds / Oz.
All Around Purple
GNOME GOMPHRENA Extra-Dwarf (Gomphrena globosa)
ANNUAL
GNOME
White
Pink
Purple (Buddy)
Grower • Easy propagation from seed at high temperatures • Easy cultivation in pots and packs • Quick crop turnover (4-6 weeks) creates further opportunities for sales after the main bedding plant season • Plants with the distinct, globe-shaped flower heads measure approximately 15 cm (6 inch.) in height • Clean seed available for easy sowing Retailer • Suitable for spring to early autumn sales • Ideal for pot plants and mixed bowls Consumer • Flowers tirelessly throughout the Summer • No fading under strong sunshine in hot or cool climates • Very versatile, suitable for bedding plants, patio containers and many other usages Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
25°C / 77°F – 10-12 days 360 seeds / Gr. – 10,200 seeds / Oz. (Clean seed)
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GARDEN BRIDE ANNUAL
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GYPSOPHILA (Gypsophila muralis)
GARDEN BRIDE & GYPSY Grower • Fast growing varieties for quick turnover of crops • Multi-seed pellets available for easy sowing • Multi-seed pellets guarantee uniform plug performance • Easy to pack and ship due to supple foliage and plant habit • Cultural and marketing information available on Gypsy series • When differentiation is needed, these varieties are ideal as an attractive alternative to fillers such as; Lobularia (Alyssum) and Lobelia Consumer • Multiple use for window boxes, hanging baskets, patio planters/containers and borders • Continuous flowering • Airy and graceful appearance with finely textured foliage Gypsy Pink is both a 1996 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner, and a 1997 All-America Selections winner Gypsy Deep Rose is both a 2003 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner, and a 2004 All-America Selections winner Germination
Garden Bride Pink (Single flowers)
GYPSY ANNUAL
GYPSOPHILA (Gypsophila muralis)
20°C / 68°F – 4-5 days
Seed Count 25,000 seeds / Gr. – 708,000 seeds / Oz. (Treated seed)
Deep Rose (Semi-double flowers)
Pink (Semi-double flowers)
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DISCO BELLE HIBISCUS F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Hibiscus moscheutos)
White
Pink
ANNUAL & PERENNIAL
Rosy Red
DISCO BELLE • True landscape item adding height to flower beds in the warm climates • Excellent patio plant in cool climates with use of plant growth regulator • Plant height: 60-80cm (2-3ft ) • Flowering begins at a plant height of approximately 35 cm (14 inch.) • Large and impressive flowers, measuring 23 cm (9 inch.) in size • Ideal for perennial plant assortment • Low cost seed item compared to vegetative Hibiscus All Hibiscus seed is scarified in order to precipitate germination, making further treatment unnecessary Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
25°C / 77°F – 15 days 85 seeds / Gr. – 2,400 seeds / Oz. (Treated seed)
Mix
SOUTHERN BELLE HIBISCUS F1 Hybrid Tall (Hibiscus moscheutos)
ANNUAL & PERENNIAL
SOUTHERN BELLE
• True landscape item, giving height to bedding in warm climates
• Plant height: 100-150 cm (3-5 feet) • Large and impressive flower, measuring 25 cm (10 inch.) in size
• Excellent for perennial plant assortment • Low cost seed item compared to vegetative Hibiscus.
• 1971 All-America Selections winner All Hibiscus seed is scarified in order to precipitate germination, making further treatment unnecessary Germination Seed Count
25°C / 77°F – 15 days 85 seeds / Gr. – 2,400 seeds / Oz. (Treated seed)
Mix
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CONFETTI COMPACT ANNUAL
White
Blush
CONFETTI COMPACT Grower • A good standard germination of 95% plus • Quick crop turnover after approximately 8 weeks, depending on pot size • Highly suitable for production from spring to autumn • White has a clear and pure background with the veins standing out in contrast color • Minimal application of plant growth regulator enhances the deepness of the color Retailer • Unique patterned foliage makes an attractive addition to mixed bowls or containers • Compact mounding plant habit allows tight spacing per square meter
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HYPOESTES Dwarf (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
Pink
Rose
Red
Consumer • Low maintenance plant with highly decorative foliage • Easy-to-grow pot plant that gives excellent performance as a house-plant in window boxes, patio pots and mixed containers • Confetti Compact Blush is a 2005 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
22-24°C / 72-75°F – 4-6 days 900 seeds / Gr. – 2,500 seeds / Oz. (Treated seed)
Mix
CONFETTI XL ANNUAL
HYPOESTES Dwarf (Hypoestes phyllostachya)
NEW NEW
Mix
White
CONFETTI XL Grower • A good standard germination of 95% plus • Quick crop turnover after approximately 8 weeks, depending on pot size • Highly suitable for production from spring to autumn • Semi-upright plants with robust branching, gives excellent shipping tolerance • Minimal application of plant growth regulator enhances the deepness of the color • Younger plants have a better coloration Retailer • Unique patterned foliage makes an attractive addition to mixed bowls and containers • Suitable for hanging baskets
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Carmine Rose
Red
Wine Red
Consumer • Low maintenance and highly decorative foliage • Long-lasting in hanging baskets and mixed plantings • The ideal choice for landscapes in semi-shaded locations Also available in Mix Confetti XL White • Splashes of white on a dark green background • Perfect addition to the Confetti XL series Germination Seed Count
22-24°C / 72-75°F – 4-6 days 900 seeds / Gr. – 2,500 seeds / Oz. (Treated seed)
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CARNIVAL IMPATIENS F1 Hybrid (Impatiens walleriana)
ANNUAL
NEW
White Imp.
Rose Star
Salmon
Cherry Lips
Rose
Orange
Pink
Deep Rose
Scarlet
Deep Pink
Lilac
Blush
Lavender Blue
Violet
Red Imp.
Cranberry
CARNIVAL
NEW
• Outstanding germination of 95% plus is bred into this series
• Large, flat, open flowers above dark green foliage on compact plants
Metallic Pink Shades NEW
Metallic Lilac
Metallic Deep Salmon
• Keeps compact in packs and pots at retailers • Excellent bedding plant that performs well in large containers, hanging baskets and garden displays
• Available in unique metallic colors • Proven heat tolerant
Also Available in Mix, Pastel Blend Mix, Blue Mood Mix, Summer Fruits Mix, and Metallica Mix
Metallica Mix
Cherry Lips • Light Pink color with a Rose center • Attractive bicolor pattern Metallic Pink Shades • Unique metallic, glossy Rose Pink color Metallica Mix • Unique, attractive color mix with glossy, metallic colors and bicolors Germination
23-24°C / 74-75°F – 5-8 days – Light Required
Seed Count
1,800 seeds / Gr. – 51,000 seeds / Oz.
Blue Mood Mix
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Summer Fruits Mix
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Pastel Blend Mix
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LISIANTHUS F1 HYBRID
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Eustoma grandiflorum SUMMARY OF SAKATA’S LISIANTHUS F1 HYBRIDS The following is only a schedule-guideline for planting and harvesting Lisianthus. However, there are many different cultural techniques that can be applied in order to “fine tune” the production of Lisianthus. Therefore, we suggest that you contact your local Sakata representative for more detailed advice and expert assistance. Depending on the geographical location and local market requirements, Lisianthus cultivation can be manipulated by techniques such as; variety plug-cooling, short-day treatments, heat adjustment, additional lighting, and daylength manipulation.
Cropping season
Winter / Spring
Series
Polestar Early
Harvest week
Cultural method
11 - 17
No heating
07 - 14
Heating
05 - 09
Heating+lighting
45 - 49
No heating
45 - 47
Heating
18 - 25
No heating
14 - 18
Heating
11 - 15
Heating+lighting
24 - 28
No heating
20 - 26
Heating
19 - 24
34 - 40
No heating
Harvest week
Cultural method
31 - 35
No heating
30 - 33
Heating
29 - 35
No heating
24 - 30
Heating
33 - 38
No heating
13 - 17
No heating
10 - 14
Heating
06 - 09
Heating+lighting
45 - 49
No heating
45 - 47
Heating
39 - 45
Single Autumn
Spring / Summer
Group I
Flamenco
33 - 35
42 - 02
Mid Single Summer / Autumn
Group II
General grower guidelines: When early varieties of Lisianthus initiate flower buds they are less sensitive to daylength and more sensitive to high temperatures. In contrast, late varieties, when initiating flower buds, are more sensitive to daylength and require higher temperatures.
Planting week
03 - 10
Cropping season
Series
Planting week
Spring / Summer
Mirage
03 - 10
Late
Flower buds are initiated by using a relatively high temperature and long daylength. The recommend minimum night temperature is 15°C (60°F) and the day temperature is best at approximately 25°C (75°F)
Summer
Single Group III
Autumn Winter / Spring
49 - 09
18 - 23 Echo Early
39 - 45
Double Autumn
Group I 33 - 35
Disclaimer; All information given is intended for general guidance only and is believed to be accurate. Differences will be obtained from the above table and are related to latitude, altitude, temperatures applied and daylength. Cultural details are based on conditions in the Northern Hemisphere and Sakata cannot be held responsible for any crop damage related to the information given herein. We recommend contacting your local sales representative for specific advice.
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MARIACHI GRANDE WHITE LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall Large Double Flower (Eustoma grandiflorum)
ANNUAL
MARIACHI GRANDE WHITE NEW
• Excellent Rose-formed flower buds, with thick •
• • • • • •
petals for long-lasting shelf life and easy transportation The flower color, subject to growing temperatures, is Ivory white to clear white. Higher temperatures tend to produce the clear white color Flower size is 5-7 cm (2-2 3/4 inch.) in diameter Ideal for late-spring sowing and autumn harvest schedules (Group III) An excellent supplement to the Echo series, as this variety produces long, rigid stems for production outside the Echo flowering season Plant height: 80-100 cm (2.5-3.2 ft) When sown simultanieonsly with Echo in winter for summer harvests, Mariachi Grande White will flower appr- 3 to 4 weeks later than Echo Available in pellet form only
Germination
Grande White
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
ECHO LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall Large Double Flower (Eustoma grandiflorum)
Pure White
Yellow
Champagne
ANNUAL
Blue
Pink
ECHO
• The first 100% all double, large-flowering cut-flower Lisianthus
• Spray type • Early flowering (Group I) • With strong and robust flower stems well able to support the large, heavy, double-blooms
Lavender
Pink Picotee
Blue Picotee Imp.
• A superb, popular double-flowering series • Plant height is approximately 70 cm (28 inch.) in summer
• Available in pellet form only Germination
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
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FLAMENCO ANNUAL
White Imp.
Purple Rose
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LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall Large Single Flower (Eustoma grandiflorum)
Lime Green
Purple
Purple
Yellow
Pink Rim
Rose Pink Imp.
Blue
Red Rim
Blue Rim Supreme
FLAMENCO
• Produces high-quality, long-stemmed cut-flowers with large single blooms
• In comparison to Polestar, Flamenco has stronger and more voluminous stems
• Sown simultaneously with Polestar in winter for • • •
summer harvesting, Flamenco (Group II) will flower approximately three weeks later than Polestar Flowers two weeks earlier than Mirage Flamenco will perform well under warm, long-day conditions Available in pellet form only
Germination
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
Blue Rim Supreme
Purple Rose
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MIRAGE LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall Large Single Flower (Eustoma grandiflorum) ANNUAL & BIENNIAL MIRAGE
• Ideal for late spring sowing and autumn harvest schedules (Group III)
• Excellent production supplement, as Mirage White
• • •
Light Pink
•
produces long, robust stems for production outside the Polestar and Flamenco flowering season Flower size 6-8 cm (2-3 inch.) in diameter Plant height: 80-100 cm (2.5-3.2 feet) When sown at the same time as Flamenco in winter for summer harvesting, Mirage will flower approximately two weeks later than Flamenco Available in pellet form only
Germination
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
Pastel Pink
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
Blue Rim
POLESTAR LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Tall Large Single Flower (Eustoma grandiflorum) ANNUAL & BIENNIAL NEW
NEW
POLESTAR
• An improved Heidi series and just as fast flowering (Group 0)
• When sown simultaneously with Heidi in winter for
White Imp.
NEW
Purple
NEW
• • • •
Pink Rim Imp.
Blue Rim
• • •
summer harvesting, Polestar will flower almost 7 to 10 days earlier than Heidi Large, single, spray type flowers An abundance of flowers are borne profusely on top of strong, straight stems, instead of flowering from the bottom of the plant upwards Polestar will flower even under short day-length conditions, but will require more than 10 hours of light per day Produces good quality cut-flowers when the growing point of the plant is maintained at a temperature of 16°C (61°F) Suitable for seasonal, early-summer harvest growers Suitable for seasonal, winter to early-spring harvest growers in mild winter climates Available in pellet form only
Germination
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
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MATADOR ANNUAL MATADOR
• A 100% all double-flowering, genetically compact
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LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Extra Dwarf (Eustoma grandiflorum) NEW
NEW
NEW
strain, requiring little or no plant growth regulator
• Plants measure approximately 15 cm (6 inch.) in • • • •
height bearing double-flowers, measuring circa 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter Natural basal-branching habit with flower heads held above compact foliage Strong rooting system Recommended for professional pot plant production Available in pellet form only
Germination
White
Rose Pink
Blue
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
MERMAID ANNUAL
LISIANTHUS F1 Hybrid Extra Dwarf (Eustoma grandiflorum) NEW
White
Pink
Lilac Rose
Blue Imp.
MERMAID
• A genetically compact strain requiring little or no plant growth regulator
• Grows to a plant height of approximately 15 cm • • • •
(6 inch.) with flowers measuring circa 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter Natural basal-branching habit with flower heads held above compact plants Strong rooting system Recommended for professional pot plant production Available in pellet form only
Germination
20-21°C / 68-70°F – 10-15 days – Light Required
Pellet Seed Count
700 pellets / Gr. – 19,800 pellets / Oz.
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MYSTIC MIMULUS F1 Hybrid (Mimulus hybrida)
ANNUAL MYSTIC
Ivory
Cream w/Spots
Yellow
• • • • • • •
High germination Very early variety with free flowering plant habit Dwarf, with a high uniformity plant habit Responds well to plant growth regulators Cool crop requiring little or no heat This variety shows well in hanging basket dispalys Pelleted seed is offered for easy sowing
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
Yellow w/Spots
Orange
Rose
Mix
Scarlet
Wine
20°C / 68°F – 10-14 days 700-800 seeds / Gr. – 20,000-23,000 seeds / Oz.
NEBULA NEMESIA F1 Hybrid (Nemesia strumosa)
ANNUAL NEBULA
White
Yellow
Rose
• • • • • • • •
This is the first F1 Hybrid Nemesia Now available in separate colors Floriferous blooming habit with large flower size Excellent basal-branching Suitable for 10-12 cm (4-5 inch.) pot cultures High standard of germination Long flowering performance Cool crop requiring little or no heat
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
Rosy Red
20-23°C / 68-73°F – 7-10 days 6,000 seeds / Gr. – 170,000 seeds / Oz.
Bronze
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PANSY & VIOLA OVERVIEW
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Viola wittrockiana / Viola cornuta
HUGE FLOWERS Super Majestic Giants 11 cm / 4.5 inch. in diameter
EXTRA LARGE FLOWERS Majestic Giants / Majestic Giants II / Power 10 cm / 4 inch. in diameter
®
LARGE FLOWERS Dynamite® / Viking 8 cm / 3.25 inch. in diameter
VIOLA CORNUTA Gemini 4 cm / 1.5 inch. in diameter
VIOLA CORNUTA Rebel 4 cm / 1.5 inch. in diameter
MEDIUM SIZE FLOWERS Ultima / Supreme / Crystal Bowl / Maxim / Crown 6 cm / 2.5 inch. in diameter
VIOLA CORNUTA Rebelina 3-3.5 cm / 1.25 inch. in diameter
VIOLA CORNUTA Venus 3 cm / 1 inch. in diameter
Flower size is depending on temperature.These flower sizes will be reached at an average temperature of 5-7ºC.
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MAJESTIC GIANTS II / POWER PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL NEW
White w/Blotch
Patricia
Sherry
Yellow w/Blotch Imp.
Fire
Rose w/Blotch Imp.
Red w/Blotch Imp.
Rosalyn
Blue & White
Marina Shades
NEW
Ocean
Purple w/Blotch
Retailer
Deep Blue w/Blotch Imp. • Maximum color on extremely compact plants
Pansy Majestic Giants II / Power Series Grower • Maintains huge flower size under warm conditions for the autumn and late-spring sales • Retains compact habit in Autumn to Spring, without stretching under decreasing daylight hours of 14 or less at the time of sowing • Needs little if any plant growth regulator • Genetically compact yet quickly fills out pots • Quick turnover for increased profitability • Prolific flowering power, allowing plants to maintain a continuous production of blooms throughout the Autumn and Winter
• Unique shades of color for premium pots and displays • Long shelf-life with numerous flowers in late-autumn Consumer • Continuous blooming with huge flower size, during autumn, winter and spring • Broadest color range in an extra, large-flowered Pansy series Also available in Mix Yellow w/Blotch Improved • Improved compact habit • Improved matching flowering time • Slightly deeper yellow and larger sized blooms Deep Blue w/Blotch Improved • Improved compact habit • Improved matching flowering time • Larger flower size
When earliness matters
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Germination Seed Count
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
Rosalyn
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Sherry Fire
Yellow w/Blotch Imp.
Power
Rosalyn
When SIZE matters
Patricia
Ocean Marina Shades
Rosalyn
Ocean Yellow w/Blotch Imp.
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DYNAMITE速 PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
速
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
CLEAR FACE
Pure White
Cream
Scarlet
Lavender
Yellow Imp.
Orange
Light Blue
Blue Center
Pink Shades
Purple
BLOTCHED FACE
NEW
White w/Blotch Imp. Purple Rose & White Yellow w/Blotch Imp. Imp.
Red & Yellow Imp.
Beacon Rose
Wine Flash Imp.
NEW
Strawberry
Deep Rose w/Blotch
Blue w/Blotch
Deep Blue w/Blotch
Red w/Blotch
Blue & White Shades
Beacon Blue
Ocean
Yellow w/Blotch Imp.
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Yellow Imp.
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DYNAMITE® Grower • Retains compact habit in autumn to spring without stretching under decreasing daylight hours of 14 or less at the time of sowing • Little to no plant growth regulator required under very hot/humid conditions • Broad range of clear colors are an ideal compliment to the Majestic Giants II / Power series • Prolific flowering power, allowing plants to maintain a continuous production of blooms throughout the Autumn and Winter
Add Dynamite to your sales White w/Blotch Imp.
Retailer • Broad range of colors for premium pots and displays • A wide color range available for creating customized designer mixes • Long-shelf life with flowers in late-autumn Consumer • Gives a continuous blooming of large sized flowers during the Autumn, Winter and Spring • Broadest color range of extra, large flowered Pansy
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NEW
Also available in Clear Mix, Blotch Mix, Silhouette Mix, and Mix Dynamite Strawberry • Unique color pattern of Rosy Red and White with Rose blotch • The color of the flower will change with the temperature, low temperatures will give a deeper rose shade and high temperatures a lighter pink shade Dynamite Purple Rose & White Improved • Improved compact plant habit • Excellent color contrast • Improved top petal color, giving less fading under stressful conditions Germination Seed Count
p.
Mix
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days
®
700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
Light Blue
Ocean
Beacon Blue Dynamite® Reg. #001884576 in Europe
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SUPER MAJESTIC GIANTS PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL SUPER MAJESTIC GIANTS
Snow
Canary
Red Cap
• A truly superb Hybrid Pansy series • Super Majestic Giants produce very large flowers, measuring 11 cm (4.5 inch.) in diameter • With traditional dark blotches • This series has been bred to show both dark and light shades within each color • Excellent for autumn and spring pot sales • Vigorous in growth and cold resistant, making this variety suitable for early spring sales • Outstanding pack, pot and garden performance Also Available in Mix
Rose Pink
Blue Cap
Flame
Ocean
Germination Seed Count
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
Royal
MAJESTIC GIANTS PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL MAJESTIC GIANTS
White w/Blotch
Yellow w/Blotch
Rose Shades
Scarlet Shades
Blue Shades
Purple
• The first F1 Hybrid Pansy to receive the All-America Selections award • Easily recognizable by the consumer • Immense flower size, measuring as much as 10 cm (4 inch.) in diameter • Vigorous plants, measuring 18 cm (7 inch.) in height • Hot and cold weather resistant • Highly suitable for 10 cm (4 inch.) pot plant sales • Majestic Giants White w/Blotch and Mix are 1966 All-America Selection Award winners Also Available in Mix Germination Seed Count
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 700 seeds / Gr. – 19,800 seeds / Oz.
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SUPREME ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
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PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
CLEAR FACE (CRYSTAL BOWL SUPREME)
White
Primrose
Yellow
Orange
Rose
Pink Shades
Lavender Shades
Sky Blue
True Blue
Deep Blue
Purple
NEW
Scarlet
Mahogany
SUPREME Grower • Programmable all-year-round series for production planning • Flowering response is not day-length sensitive, or needing cool temperatures to initiate flowering • Early flowering allows for fastest production turnover • A compact, well branched Plant habit not requiring plant growth regulator • Short cropping window • Broad color selection of clear-faced and novelty colors • Medium-sized flowers approximately 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter Retailer • Long shelf-life • The broadest color selection of any Pansy series on the market Consumer • The “Multiflora” of Pansy due to its ability to flower continuously throughout the Autumn, Winter and Spring • Bred for its weather tolerant flowers and compact habit • Excellent for usage in landscapes and patio pots
BLOTCHED FACE (MAXIM SUPREME)
Chiffon
Yellow w/Blotch
Red & Yellow w/Blotch
Rose w/Blotch
Red w/Blotch
Marina
Also available in Clear Mix, Blotch Mix, Germination Seed Count
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
Blue w/Blotch
Deep Blue w/Blotch
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CRYSTAL BOWL PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
White
Primrose
Yellow
Scarlet
Blue Center
Sky Blue
True Blue
Deep Blue
Purple
CRYSTAL BOWL • Medium in size, clear-faced flowers, measuring approximately 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter • Outstanding garden and pot performance with high uniformity in plant habit • Bright and cheerful colors • Well branching with small green leaves • Grows vigorously and retains its plant habit throughout the season Also available in Mix
Mix
Germination
MAXIM
Seed Count
PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
Yellow
Red & Yellow
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Rose
Red
MAXIM
Marina
Deep Blue
• Medium-sized blotched pansies with flowers of 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter • Offers gardeners a superb choice range of medium-sized, highly floriferous hybrid pansies • Seven unique colors from the Maxim Series have been re-named under the Ultima series • Maxim Marina is a 1991 All-America Selections Award winner Also Available in Mix Germination Seed Count
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18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
Mix
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CROWN ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
White
Yellow Splash
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PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
Cream
Yellow
Golden
Orange
Rose
Scarlet
Azure
Blue
Purple
CROWN • Large clear-faced flowers, measuring 8 cm (3.25 inch.) in diameter • Early flowering • Cold resistant • Flowers in both autumn and spring • Excellent for pots, packs and as bedding plants, making this series ideal for growers and landscapers Also Available in Mix Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 750 seeds / Gr. – 21,000 seeds / Oz.
VIKING ANNUAL & BIENNIAL VIKING Grower • Bred for the European Spring Market • High germination vigour • Short cropping window and can overwinter for spring • Key-color selection of clear-faced and novel flowers
NEW
Retailer • Long shelf-life with quality flower petals • Good selection of bright and clear colors and colors with blotch • Novelty color, Northern Lights, has received a 2005 Fleuroselect Quality award Consumer • Bred as weather tolerant flowers for the Spring Market • Ideally suited for landscapes and patio pots for spring sales • Easy and prolific re-flowering after a dark winter season
PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana) NEW
Northern Lights NEW
Yellow w/Blotch NEW
White NEW
Red w/Blotch NEW
NEW
White w/Blotch NEW
Marina NEW
Also Available in Mix Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 750 seeds / Gr. – 21,000 seeds / Oz.
True Blue
Blue w/Blotch
Violet
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ULTIMA PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
White w/Blotch
Sherbet
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Chiffon
Pink Shades
Sunset
Bronze w/Blotch
Salmon Yellow
Orange w/Blotch
Blue & Yellow w/Blotch
Lavender Shades
Apricot Shades
ULTIMA • Medium-sized flowers, measuring 6 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter • Free flowering • Compact plant habit • Ideal for the Autumn and Spring sales • Wide range of colors including unique color patterns Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
ULTIMA SILHOUETTE SUPREME MIX PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
ULTIMA SILHOUETTE SUPREME MIX • A combination of soft, pastel colors with a bright and clean appearance • An extra early, annual flowering habit • Continues to bloom from autmum to spring Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
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ULTIMA MORPHO ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
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PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ULTIMA MORPHO • Attractive and unusual flower color of a bright, pastel blue with a yellow center • This variety was named after a rare and beautiful butterfly with the same exotic coloring that was discovered in Costa Rica • Ultima Morpho is both a 2002 All-America Selections winner and a 2002 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days
Morpho
850 seeds / Gr. – 24,000 seeds / Oz.
ULTIMA SCARLET & YELLOW ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
Scarlet & Yellow
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ULTIMA BARON PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
Red
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Merlot
Mahogany
Purple
ULTIMA BARON • Four attractive and unusual colors • Gives an abundance of flowers on a compact plant • Ideal for autumn and spring sales • Also available in Mix (including Supreme Marina) Germination
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days
Seed Count
800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
Mahogany
Red
ULTIMA RADIANCE PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
ULTIMA RADIANCE • Sakata’s latest Pansy color creation • An attractive flower face with splashes of white and yellow against a deep blue background • Extremely hardy and hot and cold tolerant • A very showy color with a striking radiance, hence the origin of the name • Ultima Radiance Deep Blue is a 2004 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7-10 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
Deep Blue
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ULTIMA BEACON ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
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PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ULTIMA BEACON • Unique colors for both consumers and growers • With a dwarf and compact habit this variety is ideal for autumn and spring markets • Excellent for plantings in containers and landscape bedding • Ultima Beacon Mix and Ultima Beacon Rose are 1998 Fleuroselect Quality Award winners Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
Yellow
Bronze
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
Rose
Blue
Beacon Mix
ULTIMA MIX ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
PANSY F1 Hybrid (Viola wittrockiana)
ULTIMA MIX • A very unique mix and one of the brightest Pansy mixtures on the market • Extra early with dwarf compactness of habit • Highly floriferous the flowers face upright on dwarf compact plants • Resist cold and hot temperatures • Very reliable pot performance • Exciting at the retail level, Ultima Mix will enhance colorful gardening and expand an interest in autumn and spring bedding plants Germination Seed Count
18-24°C / 65-76°F – 7-12 days 800 seeds / Gr. – 22,700 seeds / Oz.
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VENUS VIOLA F1 Hybrid (Viola cornuta)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL NEW
White Imp.
White
Yellow
Yellow w/Blotch
Orange
Light Blue
Purple
NEW
Deep Orange
Red w/Blotch
Lavender Pink
VENUS
Purple Wing
Black
Grower • With colors slightly more clearer, deeper and more attractive than other standard violas on the market • Flowers are slightly rounder and larger than other standard viola on the market • Perform and flower especially well in the Autumn to Winter season • Continuous flowering Retailer • An excellent compact Yellow with Blotch • An excellent compact and bright Red color with Blotch • Unique key-colors such as; Deep Orange and Black are available, for autumn designer mixtures • Long shelf-life with flowers in late autumn Consumer • Long-lasting flowering in trendy colors from autumn to early-summer. • Excellent garden performance with an abundance of flowers in the winter months in mild climatic regions Also Available in Mix Venus Lavender Pink • A Delicate Pastel Lavender Shades with hints of Pink Venus Yellow • Clear Golden Yellow Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 70-75°F – 8-15 days 1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,000 seeds / Oz.
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Bright colors ors
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REBEL • REBELINA VIOLA F1 Hybrid (Viola cornuta)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
REBEL F1 NEW
NEW
White
NEW
Yellow
Blue & Yellow
REBELINA F1 NEW
Golden Yellow Extra early
NEW
Red & Yellow Extra early
NEW
Purple & Yellow Extra early
REBEL 4 cm
Rebelina
REBELINA 3 - 3.5 cm
FLOWERS SHOWN IN ACTUAL SIZE
R
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P REBEL Grower • Branching and creeping habit but on shorter internodes • Unique addition in pots or baskets for autumn and spring sales Retailer • Same concept as Splendid or Rebellina although larger flowers , measuring 3-4 cm (1-1,5 inch.) in diameter • Trendy and attractive “back-to-nature’ consumer appeal • Multiple uses, including winter baskets and patio containers Consumer • Prolific flowering with a sweet, strong fragrance • Continues to flower tirelessly throughout the Autumn, Winter and Spring • Holds creeping habit even in late-spring • Ideal for winter flowering in mild climates, making this variety suitable for window boxes, hanging baskets and as a landscaping bedding plant Rebel Yellow • Bright Yellow with ray Rebel Blue & Yellow • Upper petals are purplish-blue and lower petals are yellow to white with ray Rebel White • Pure white with yellow center Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 70-75°F – 8-15 days 1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,000 seeds / Oz.
Rebelina
REBELINA Grower • Branching and creeping habit with very large flowers • Unique addition in pots or baskets for autumn and early-spring sales Retailer • Same concept as Splendid or Rebel, although a smaller-flowered series, measuring 3-3,5 cm (1,25 inch.) in diameter • Trendy and attractive with ‘back-to-nature’ consumer appeal • Multiple uses, including winter baskets and patio containers Consumer • Prolific flowering with a sweet, strong fragrance • Ideal for Winter flowering in mild climates, making this variety suitable for window boxes, hanging baskets and as a landscaping bedding plant • Excellent item for mixed planters and basket products Rebelina Extra Early Golden Yellow • Bright with a pure, golden yellow color Rebelina Extra Early Red & Yellow • Upper petals are reddish-bronze and lower petals are yellow with ray Rebelina Extra Early Purple & Yellow • Upper petals are purple and lower petals are yellow with ray Germination Seed Count
Rebel
Rebel
20-25°C / 70-75°F – 8-15 days 1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,000 seeds / Oz.
Rebelina
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GEMINI VIOLA F1 Hybrid (Viola cornuta)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL GEMINI
Purple & White
• Extra early flowering with a slightly larger flower size than most Violas • Unique flower colors • Blooms heavily in autumn as well as early-spring • Vigorous and strong blooming habit • Excellent selection for packs, mixed bowls and hanging baskets, as well as adding a riot of color to garden borders • Very similar to the original, well-known Viola color named Viola tricolor
Purple & Yellow
Purple & White • Purple upper petals above lower petals of white with splashes of yellow shades and ray Purple & Yellow • Purple upper petals above lower petals of golden yellow shades with ray Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 70-75°F – 8-15 days 1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,000 seeds / Oz.
SPLENDID VIOLA F1 Hybrid (Viola cornuta)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL SPLENDID
White
Yellow
Blue & Yellow
Grower • Branching and creeping habit with very large flower heads • Unique addition in pots or baskets for Autumn and early Spring sales Retailer • Same concept as Rebel series, although a smaller-flowered series, measuring 2.5-3 cm (1 inch.) in diameter • Trendy and attractive with ‘back-to-nature’ consumer appeal • Multiple uses, include winter baskets and patio containers Consumer • Prolific flowering with a sweet, strong fragrance • Holds creeping habit even in late Spring and spreads to approximately 30 cm (1 ft) • Ideal for winter flowering in mild climates, making this variety suitable for window boxes, hanging baskets and as a landscaping bedding plant Germination Seed Count
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20-25°C / 70-75°F – 8-15 days 1,000 seeds / Gr. – 28,000 seeds / Oz.
Blue & Yellow
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CRYSTAL ANNUAL
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PHLOX Cuspidata Dwarf (Phlox drummondii cuspidata)
White
Salmon
Light Blue with White
Blue with White
CRYSTAL
Mix
• Star-shaped, fringed flowers with decorative white edging • Flowers tirelessly throughout the Summer • Vigorous, bushy plant habit and strong root system for improved pot and garden performance • Adds a unique flower shape to mixed containers, hanging baskets and garden beds • Has consumer appeal in large packs and pots Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 8-12 days 600 seeds / Gr. – 17,000 seeds / Oz.
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EAGLE PETUNIA F1 Hybrid grandiflora (Petunia grandiflora)
ANNUAL NEW
White
Pastel Pink
Pink
Rose
Salmon Imp.
Red Imp.
Red Star
Blue
Pink Vein
Plum Vein
EAGLE
• Extra early flowering variety with the best uniform flowering window in the series
• Flowers 4 days earlier than the Falcon series • Large flowers, measuring approximately 7.5 cm (3 inch.) in diameter
• Compact with an excellent branching habit • Very floriferous • Maintains its compact habit well in gardens and at retail level
• Ideal for usage in baskets, containers/planters, and for large scale bedding purposes.
Also Available in Mix Salmon Imp. • Improved plant habit and flowering window for matching series uniformity • Improved variety with higher germination and plug performance Germination
25°C / 78°F – 10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count9,000-11,000 seeds / Gr. – 255,000-312,000 seeds/Oz. Pellet Seed Count
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880 pellets / Gr. – 22,700 pellets / Oz.
EAGLE Red
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FALCON ANNUAL
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PETUNIA F1 Hybrid grandiflora (Petunia grandiflora)
White
Pastel Salmon
Coral
Blush Pink
Rose
Deep Rose
Red & White
Red
Burgundy
Lilac
Mid Blue
Blue
Pink Morn
Pink Vein
Red Vein
FALCON
• Large-flowered series with blooms, measuring approxiamtely 7.5 cm (3 inch.) in diameter
• Best uniform flowering window in series • Prolific flowering • A proven overall high performance as a bedding plant
• Grows under a broad range of climatical and production conditions
Also available in Mix Germination
25°C / 78°F – 10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count9,000-11,000 seeds / Gr. – 255,000-312,000 seeds/Oz. Pellet Seed Count
880 pellets / Gr. – 22,700 pellets / Oz.
Mix
Red
Pink Morn
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MERLIN PETUNIA F1 Hybrid multiflora (Petunia multiflora)
ANNUAL
White
Salmon
Coral
Pink
Rose
Cherry Rose
Red
Rose Picotee
Red Picotee
Burgundy Picotee
Blue Picotee Imp.
Pink Morn
Rose Morn
Red Morn
Blue Morn
Blue
MERLIN
• Multiflora with a flower size of approximately
Plum Vein
• • •
6.5 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter. Better weather tolerant than grandiflora Petunias, as plants hold up well in inclement weather, recovering quickly after storms and rain Retains dwarf and compactness of plant habit throughout the flowering season Excellent series uniformity Plants measure approximately 25 cm (10 inch.) in height
Merlin Blue Morn is a 2003 All-America Selections Award winner and a 2002 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner Merlin Pink Morn is a 1996 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner Also Available in Mix , Morn Mix and Picotee Mix Germination
25°C / 78°F – 10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count9,000-11,000 seeds / Gr. – 255,000-312,000 seeds/Oz.
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Pellet Seed Count
880 pellets / Gr. – 22,700 pellets / Oz.
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HULAHOOP ANNUAL
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PETUNIA F1 Hybrid grandiflora (Petunia grandiflora)
HULAHOOP
• Grandiflora type, large-flowered bicolors, measuring 7.5 cm (3 inch.) in diameter
• Proven performance in packs and gardens over many years
• Highly floriferous • Compact habit • Sensitive to growing conditions and may under
Rose Imp.
Red Imp.
certain conditions, show some color variation
• Care should be taken to provide sufficient
NEW
moisture and nutrients
Also available in Mix Blue Improved
• Earlier Flowering window for matching series • • •
uniformity More attractive, deeper Blue flower color Slightly smaller flower size giving extra flowering power Improved variety with higher germination and plug performance
Germination
Velvet
Burgundy Imp.
Blue Imp.
Mix
25°C / 78°F – 10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count9,000-11,000 seeds / Gr. – 255,000-312,000 seeds/Oz. Pellet Seed Count
880 pellets / Gr. – 22,700 pellets / Oz.
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EXPLORER PETUNIA F1 Hybrid (Petunia hybrida)
ANNUAL
White
Pink
Rose
Rose Pink
Coral
Lavender
Purple
Blue
Magenta
EXPLORER
• Explorer is particularly suitable as groundcover for landscapers
• Its spreading and cascading habit can easily cover an area of 80-100 cm (3 ft)
• Tremendous flowering power • Early to flower in the Spring and continues to flower even under the shortening days of autumn
• Flower size is approximately 5-7.5 cm (2-3 inch.) in diameter
• Flower petals have a shiny, iridescent, waxy texture which repels water
• Plants recover very quickly after rain or storms • Provides continuous flowering in the center of the plant
• Salt tolerant, making this variety superb for seaside/ coastal plantings
• Explorer Pink and Explorer Purple were winners of
two out of six RHS awards of Garden Merit in 2006
Available in pellet form only Germination
25°C / 78°F – 10 days – Light Required
Raw Seed Count9,000-11,000 seeds / Gr. – 255,000-312,000 seeds/Oz. Pellet Seed Count
880 pellets / Gr. – 22,700 pellets / Oz.
Magenta
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Blue
Rose Pink
Rose Pink
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ASTRA PLATYCODON Dwarf (Platycodon grandiflorus)
Pure White
Semi-Double White
ANNUAL & PERENNIAL
Pink Imp.
Semi-Double Lavender
Blue
Semi-Double Blue
ASTRA
• Very large star-shaped, semi-double or single
flowers, measuring 5-7 cm (2-3 inch.) in diameter
• The best quality range available in dwarf Platycodon • Thicker flower petals give longer lasting blooms • Compact uniformity in plant habit with excellent basal-branching
• Continuous flowering throughout the season • A germination rate of 90% plus, giving more usable seedlings
• Unique multi-use plant, well suited for indoor pot plants, patio plants, and as garden perennials
• For best pot performance in 12-13 cm (5 inch.) pots, we advise sowing 3 to 5 seeds per plug, in order to ensure a well-branching, well-balanced and sturdy plant
Astra Blue Semi-Double is a 2000 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner Germination Seed Count
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20-22°C / 68-72°F – 8-10 days 950 seeds / Gr. – 27,000 seeds / Oz.
ra a Astra
SENTIMENTAL BLUE ANNUAL & PERENNIAL
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PLATYCODON F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Platycodon grandiflorus)
SENTIMENTAL BLUE
• • • •
Genetically dwarf annual Excellent for bedding purposes Early flowering Superior basal-branching, mounding habit and pointed, cup-shaped multi-blooms in a beautiful mid-blue color
Germination Seed Count
20°C / 68°F – 15 days 1,200 seeds / Gr. – 34,000 seeds / Oz.
Sentimental Blue
WONDERLAND ANNUAL & PERENNIAL
ICELAND POPPY Dwarf (Papaver nudicaule) WONDERLAND
• Large flowers, measuring 10 cm (4 inch.) in
Mix
• • • • • • •
diameter Flowers tirelessly on short, robust stems Highly wind and cold tolerant Suitable as an early spring bedding plant Dwarf plant habit with compact foliage Excellent pot plant item Cool crop requiring little or no heat Plants measure 25 cm (10 inch.) in height
Germination Seed Count
15°C / 59°F – 14-16 days 5,000 seeds / Gr. – 142,000 seeds / Oz.
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PRIMULA
Market leader in quality and assortment to meet the global demands of diverse markets and customers
11 series 86 separate colors
15 mixes
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Sakata’s Primula breeding extends across a wide range of varieties, from large to miniature flower strains and from extra early to later flowering strains. Our Primula varieties also offer an equally extensive color range well able to cover world-wide customer demands.
ACAULIS Delight Unique colors to complement Danova
ACAULIS Bicolor Unique colors to complement Danova
ACAULIS Danova Early to mid-early season
ACAULIS Pageant Early-season for warm climates
POLYANTHUS Fire, Pacific Giants & SuperNova Patio and bedding plants for autumn to spring
ACAULIS Lovely Extra early-season for warm climates
ACAULIS Daniella For sales after end of Danova season
MALACOIDES Prima Large and fragnant flower heads
ACAULIS Supreme Mid-early season for warm climates
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DANOVA PRIMULA F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
NEW
White
Lime
Cream Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Orange Yellow
Salmon Orange
Copper
Pink
Bicolor Rose & White
Cherry w/Edge
Light Violet
Purple
NEW
Scarlet Imp.
Red
Yellow w/Eye
Golden Yellow
Rose
Rose Lavender Shades
Red w/Yellow Edge
Red & Rose Shades
NEW
Wine Red
Velvet Red
Sky Blue
Blue
NEW
The
standard others try to
achieve
Mix NEW
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NEW
Paint Box Mix
Fairy Dust Mix
Fireworks Mix
Wishing Well Mix
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Scarlet Imp.
DANOVA • For early to mid-early sales season • The number one Primula series in the world Grower • Highest percentage of top quality marketable plants • Superior seed quality for high germination • Excellent seedling vigour • Extreme uniformity in plant habit, flower size and blooming • Highly programmable for continuous sales Orange Yellow
Retailer • Large, showy flowers approx. 8 cm (3 inch.) in diameter • Very wide color range • A “Need-to-have” crop for early spring and late autumn sales Consumer • Multiple uses, include pot plants, patio containers and garden beds • Provides color in the Winter season • Healthy, robust plants Also Available in Mix, Fireworks Mix, Wishing Well Mix, and Paint Box Mix
Red • Clear and rich red color with yellow center Sky Blue • Extremely, attractive color tone • Light blue with yellow center
The Market Leader Lime • Bright, pastel color tone • Light, greenish white with yellow center Germination Seed Count
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required 1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
Red
Lime
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BICOLOR PRIMULA F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
Elara
Apple Blossom
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
Calypso
Titania
Miranda
Rhea
BICOLOR
• For the early to mid-early sales season • Eye-catching bi-colored supplement to the Danova series
Meteor Mix
Grower • Enhancing your Primrose assortment with unique colors • Early growing habit and quality consistent with the Danova series • Slightly more vigorous plant habit than the Danova series Retailer • Unique bi-colored supplement to the pure colors of the Danova series • An eye-catcher item for consumer appeal Consumer • Beautiful colors to compliment home decor and garden displays • Multiple uses, include pot plants, patio containers and garden beds Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required 1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
Uniquecolors Meteor Mix
Titania
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Elara
Apple Blossom
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PRIMULA F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
White
Cream Yellow
Yellow
Apricot
Rose Bicolor
Rose
Scarlet
Blue
NEW
Pink
Top quality
for later sales
DANIELLA
• A quality leading series for mid-season to late-season sales
Grower • For following the Danova production • Seed and Plant quality consistent with the Danova series • The most uniform late-season series on the market Retailer • Large, bright flowers above attractive dark green foliage • Best series for extending the Primula season • Daniellea Apricot: A truly unique color Consumer • Strong bright colors for the Winter season • Beautiful colors to compliment home decor and garden displays • Healthy, strong plants Also available in Mix and Fairy Dust Mix
Apricot
Pink • Bright Pink with yellow center and faint white edge • Compact and uniform habit Germination Seed Count
Mix
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15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required 1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
Cream Yellow
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DESIGNER MIXES PRIMULA F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
MIXES
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
NEW
• Fireworks Mix (Danova) • Painted Ladies Mix (Danova) • Wishing Well Mix (Danova) • Sunburst Mix (Danova)
Sunburst Danova
• Paint Box Mix (Danova) • Fairy Dust Mix (Daniella)
NEW
NEW
Wishing Well Mix Danova
NEW
Painted Ladies Danova
Paint Box Mix Danova NEW
Fireworks Mix Danova
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Fairy Dust Mix Daniella
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DELIGHT ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
PRIMULA F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
NEW
NEW
Almond Blossom
DELIGHT
• • • •
For the early to mid-early sales season. Eye catching, new color-pattern series Red ring around yellow center An attractive supplement to the Danova series
Grower • Enhancing your Primrose assortment with unique colors • Early plant habit and quality consistent with the Danova series • Deep Green, healthy foliage
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Strawberry
NEW
Blueberry
Almond Blossom • Light Pink with red ring in center Blueberry • Blue with red ring in center Strawberry • Bright pink with red ring in center Germination Seed Count
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required 1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
Retailer • Truly unique colors • An eye-catcher item for consumer appeal Consumer • Beautiful colors to compliment home decor and garden displays • Multiple uses, include pot plants, patio containers and garden beds
Compliments Danova
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SUPREME PRIMULA acaulis F1 Hybrid (Primula acaulis)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL SUPREME
• Suitable for mid-early season in mild climates • Large, attractive flower size
Gold
Grower • Well suited for winter production in mild climates • F1 hybrid performance, giving a vigorous and high plant/flowering uniformity • Key-color assortment for high uniformity • Flowering 1 to 2 weeks later than Pageant series
Rose
Pink
Retailer • Giant flower-size, measuring as much as 7 to 8 cm (3 inch.) in diameter • An eye-catcher item for consumer appeal Consumer • Strong, bright colors in winter • Big and bold colors to compliment home decor and garden displays • Healthy, robust plants
Scarlet
Also available in Mix Germination
Blue
15°C / 59°F – 10-14 days – Light Required
Seed Count
Mix
1,150 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
LOVELY PRIMULA acaulis F1 Hybrid Semi-Miniture (Primula acaulis) LOVELY Well suited for extra early-season in mild climates with a multiflora mini flower size Grower • Ideal for late autumn to early winter production in mild climates • Extra early and bred to flower with minimal cool growing • Key-color mixture chosen for high uniformity • An abundance of semi-miniature type flowers, measuring 4 cm (1.5 inch.) in diameter • Extra dwarf and compact plants with small leaves. Plant height approximately 8 cm (3.25 inch.) • An ideal item for small pot production • Compact plant habit saving valuable greenhouse space
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Retailer • Plants retain their compact habit over a longer period and have a very high uniformity in the flowering season • Start early-season in late autumn to winter • Ideal for mixed planters/containers
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Consumer • Strong, bright colors in winter • Abundance of blooms for home decor or garden plantings • Colorful assortment for garden and patio, giving more choice to the consumer for late-autumn to winter displays Germination Seed Count
15°C / 59°F – 10-14 days – Light Required 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
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PAGEANT ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
White w/Yellow Eye
Lemon Yellow
Scarlet
Deep Carmine Rose
Yellow Shades
Mid Blue
PAGEANT Well suited for early-season in mild climates Grower • Ideal for early-winter production in mild/warm climates • Extra early and bred to flower with minimal cool-growing • Flower size 5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter • Very compact plants with small foliage • High uniformity of plant and flowering habit • Compact growing habit, saving valuable greenhouse space • Hybrid vigour, allowing seed to be sown in August ready for shipping in February
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PRIMULA acaulis F1 Hybrid Extra Early (Primula acaulis)
Apricot
Bright Pink
Rose Pink Bicolor
Blue
Bright Rose Shades
Carmine Bicolor
Retailer • Wide color assortment, including bicolors • Start the early-season beginning of winter • Great for mixed planters/containers Consumer • Strong bright colors in winter • Abundance of blooms for home decor or garden plantings • Colorful assortment for garden and patio, giving more choice to the consumer for late-autumn to winter displays
Red Bicolor
Also Available in Mix Germination
15°C / 59°F – 10-14 days – Light Required
Seed Count
1,150 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
PACIFIC GIANTS ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
PRIMULA polyantha (Primula polyantha)
PACIFIC GIANTS
• • • • • •
For autumn to winter sales in warm/mild climates Good reputation for high quality plants Very large flowers Vigorous plants Wide range of bright colors or shades , including unique bicolors/loop colors The most popular bedding and pot crop culture series
White Shades
Yellow Shades
Pink Shades
Rose Shades
Scarlet Red Shades
Blue Shades
Bicolor Shades
Yellow w/Loop
Rose w/Loop
Also Available in Mix, Bicolor Shades (loop color mix) Germination Seed Count
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15°C / 59°F – 10-14 days – Light Required 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
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SUPERNOVA PRIMULA polyantha F1 Hybrid (Primula polyantha)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL SUPERNOVA
NEW
White Imp. NEW
Golden Yellow NEW
Rose Bicolor NEW
Sky Blue
NEW
Cream NEW
Pink NEW
Red NEW
Blue
NEW
A quality leading series, giving color to autumn sales Grower • F1 hybrid quality • High germination and seedling vigour • Easy programmable for colorful spring or autumn sales • Compact habit for both pack and pot production • Earliest series on the market
Yellow NEW
Retailer • Makes colorful, quality autumn sales possible • Attractive supplement to early-spring and autumn range • Large, showy umbels on strong, multiple stems • Wide range of color choice
Rose
Consumer • Mutliple uses, including pot plants, patio containers and garden plants. Well suited for landscaping and winter flowering in moderate climatic regions • Continuous, colorful flowering • Easy maintenance for landscape gardening • Versatile, semi-hardy plant
NEW
Purple Bicolor
Also Available in Mix Germination
NEW
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required
Seed Count
1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
Mix
FIRE PRIMULA polyantha F1 Hybrid (Primula polyantha) SUPERNOVA Polyanthus with a unique, striking color combination Grower • F1 hybrid quality • High germination and seedling vigour • Easy programmable for colorful spring or autumn sales • Compact habit for both pack and pot production • Ideal addition to your SuperNova production • More compact uniformity in habit and slightly later flowering than SuperNova Retailer • Makes colorful, quality autumn sales possible • Attractive supplement to early-spring and autumn range • Large, showy umbels on strong, multiple stems • Unique, striking color combination
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ANNUAL & BIENNIAL Consumer • Mutliple uses, including pot plants, patio containers and garden plantings • Well suited for landscape plantings and winter flowering in mild climatic regions. • Colorful and continuous flowering • Easy maintenance for landscape gardening • Versatile, semi-hardy plant in moderate winter climates • A 2005 Fleruroselect Quality winner Germination
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 10-16 days – Light Required
Seed Count
1,100 seeds / Gr. – 33,000 seeds / Oz.
NEW
Fire
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PRIMULA malacoides F1 Hybrid (Primula malacoides) PRIMA Market leader F1 hybrid series
White
Pink Imp.
Rose w/Eye Imp. NEW
Lilac
Red Imp.
Grower • Highest percentage of marketable plants • Blooms well above the foliage for unique flowering, with a self-cleaning habit • Tight flowering window, gives a more cost–effective handling • Compact and very uniform habit • Compact growing habit, saving valuable greenhouse space Retailer • Large, dense flower clusters on strong and robust stems • Stunning spectrum of strong and pastel colors Consumer • Delicate fragrance • Large, decorative flower clusters • Excellent flower power Also available in Mix Red Imp. • Offers improved seed quality • Much less color fading than previous line Germination
15-18°C / 59-65°F – 8-12 days
Seed Count
8,000 seeds / Gr. – 226,500 seeds / Oz.
VICTORIA BIENNIAL & PERENNIAL RANUNCULUS F1 Hybrid Tall (Ranunculus asiaticus)
White Shades
Gold Shades
Orange Shades
Pink Shades
Rose Shades
Scarlet Shades
VICTORIA
• The first F1 Hybrid Ranunculus created for a cut-flower series
• This variety has been developed from seed
especially for commercial cut-flower production
• A reputation for reliable productivity • Produces an abundance of colorful, irresistible blooms
• Popular as an early-spring cut-flower Germination Seed Count
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10-15°C / 50-59°F – 15-20 days 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
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BLOOMINGDALE RANUNCULUS F1 Hybrid (Ranunculus asiaticus)
White Shades
Rose Pink Bicolor
Pure Yellow
Golden Shades
Red Shades
Blue Bicolor
BIENNIAL & PERENNIAL
Pink Shades
Rose Shades
Orange Bicolor
Tangerine
Purple Shades Imp.
Blue Bicolor
BLOOMINGDALE
• The first F1 Hybrid Ranunculus developed for dwarf pot types
• These superb pot and patio plants bloom well in advance of the main Spring bedding season
• A low heat requirement crop, suitable for 10 cm (4 inch.) and larger pot production
• Semi-hardy, withstanding temperatures as low as -5°C (23°F)
• Genetically dwarf, this variety will respond well • • •
to plant growth regulator, but several applications is recommended in order to achieve the best results The Dwarf plants grow tp approximately between 20-25 cm (8-10 inch.) with small leaves The Large, full-double, showy flowers, measuring approximately 8 cm (3 inch.) in diameter, are borne upright on short, sturdy stems Wide color assortment, including 3 bicolors
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
10-15°C / 50-59°F – 15-20 days 1,300 seeds / Gr. – 37,000 seeds / Oz.
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S
STOCK Tall High Double Flowering (Matthiola incana)
CHEERFUL
• With this variety 90% of the plants produce double • • • •
• •
flowers without seedling selection for a more cost-effective crop Prolific flowering with highly scented blooms, measuring approximately 5.5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter Extra early in cool climates Cut-flowers can be harvested in September from June sowings For milder/warmer climates we recommend sowing in August for November harvesting (Cultural details are based on growing conditions in the Northern Hemisphere) High uniformity in plant habit Strong stems and non-branching with deep green, fresh foliage
Germination Seed Count
White
Yellow
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7 days 640 seeds / Gr. – 18,000 seeds / Oz.
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
MID CHEERFUL STOCK Tall High Double Flowering (Matthiola incana) NEW
White
NEW
Yellow
MID CHEERFUL
• Also with this variety 90% of the plants produce • • • •
• • •
double flowers without seedling selection for a more cost-effective crop Produces a profusion of highly scented blooms, measuring approximately 5.5 cm (2 inch.) in diameter Flowers 1 to 3 weeks later than Cheerful, depending on cultural conditions For cool climates we recommend sowing in mid-July for harvesting in mid-October For milder/warmer climates we recommend sowing in August for November harvesting, or sowing in October for harvesting in January/ February (Cultural details are based on growing conditions in the Northern Hemisphere) Easy to cultivate for correct stem length High uniformity in plant habit Strong stems with non-branching deep green, fresh foliage
Germination Seed Count
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QUARTET STOCK Tall High Double Flowering (Matthiola incana)
ANNUAL & BIENNIAL
NEW
White
Yellow
Lavender
Deep Apricot
Marine
Blue
Rose
Cherry Blossom
Purple
QUARTET
• Spray-type Stock (Matthiola) • Strong, robust, stems supporting attractive flower spikes with fresh, green foliage
• Early flowering with typically 55% double blooms • An approximate 55% double-flowering plant ratio • • • • •
without seedling selection Cut-flowers can be sold in single bouquets Highly decorative filler in mixed bouquets Highly fragrant The first flower buds require pinching in order to create the spray cut-flower style Suitable for a 15 cm (6 inch. or gallon) pot sales programme with the use of plant growth regulators
Deep Apricot • A rich and more intense color than the current variety “Quartet Apricot” • With deep green foliage Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 64-68°F – 7 days 640 seeds / Gr. – 18,000 seeds / Oz.
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SNOW LADY BIENNIAL & PERENNIAL
S
SHASTA DAISY F1 Hybrid (Chrysanthemum maximum / leucanthemum) SNOW LADY
• • • • • • • • • • •
First year flowering perennial Autumn sowing for early-spring sales Quality seed with high germination Highly disease and insect tolerant Adaptable to a very wide range of climates Hardy plant capable of withstanding temperatures of -5°C (23°F) Pure white flowers with yellow centres, measuring 6.5 cm (2.5 inch.) in diameter Blooms upright on dwarf, compact plants without the use of plant growth regulators Ideal for 13 cm (5 inch.) pot plants A 1988 All-America Selections winner Performax seeds available
Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 68-77°F – 10 days – Light Required 830 seeds / Gr. – 23,500 seeds / Oz.
Snow Lady
RED ROBIN ANNUAL
TOMATO MINIATURE (Lycopersicum esculentum)
RED ROBIN
• An ornamental dwarf tomato bearing small fruit • Very compact in growth, measuring 18 cm (7 inch.)
without treatment and with a good branching habit
• Suitable for a 13 cm (5 inch.) pot size • Size of fruit is approximately 3 cm (1 inch.) • Fruits turn bright red approximately 100 days after sowing
• Available in Performax Seed (Defuzzed Seed) only • Defuzzed Seeds are particularly suitable for mechanical sowing purposes
Germination Seed Count
20-25°C / 68-77°F – 7-14 days 600 seeds / Gr. – 17,000 seeds / Oz.
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SUNFLOWER SUNFLOWER F1 Hybrid Tall (Helianthus annuus)
Moonbright
Sunbeam
Sunbright
ANNUAL
Sunbright Supreme
SUNFLOWER Pollenless
• A single stem pollenless cut-flower in F1 Hybrid quality
• Bred for production at low nitrogen, low light, and low temperature levels
• Short growing period • Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production programmes
Sunbright Supreme • A variety with shorter and stronger flower stems and more rounded flower petals • Especially suitable for producing small-sized flower heads for bouquets • Less day-length sensitive than Sunbright • Faster flowering than Sunbright under long-day conditions Germination Seed Count
25°C / 77°F – 5 days 20 seeds / Gr. – 570 seeds / Oz.
SUNBRIGHT KIDS SUNFLOWER F1 Hybrid Dwarf (Helianthus annuus)
ANNUAL
SUNBRIGHT KIDS
• Genetically compact strain requiring little or no plant growth regulator
• F1 Hybrid quality for high uniformity plant habit • Pollenless for no mess indoor usage and
NEW
long-lasting shelf-life
• With an attractive up-face flower position • Bred for multiple uses, including indoor pots, containers and bedding plants
• Short growing period from sowing to flowering of circa 50 to 55 days
• Suitable for multi-planting or sowing in larger containers
• Excellent item for mail order or retail packet business
• For direct sowing onto flower beds, multiple
branching and flowering with a plant height of 25 cm (1ft)
Germination
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Seed Count
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25°C / 77°F – 5 days 30 seeds / Gr. – 850 seeds / Oz.
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PASSION PERENNIAL
Passion in White
T
TRACHELIUM (Trachelium caeruleum)
Passion in Lilac
Passion in Violet
Passion in Deep Purple
PASSION
• Attractive variety for late-spring and early autumn • • • • • • • •
bedding sales With large, very decorative umbels Heat tolerant Compact habit with outstanding basal-branching Makes an attractive item in packs or large containers Impressive as a center plant in large containers Excellent item for home-garden, cut-flower marketing programs Pelleted seed is available for easy sowing The variety “Passion in Violet” is a 1996 Fleuroselect Quality Award winner
Germination Seed Count
18-20°C / 65-68°F – 8-12 days 80,000 seeds / Gr. – 2,250 mio. seeds / Oz.
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VICTORY VINCA (Catharanthus roseus)
ANNUAL
Purple
NEW
Pure White
Bright Eye
Light Pink with Red Eye
Light Pink
Deep Pink
Purple
Lavender
Blue
Deep Pink
Grape
Red
Apricot
Cranberry
VICTORY
Carmine Bright Eye
Grower • Early flowering on compact plants • Good basal branching filling out pots and packs well • Slow to stretch – requiring less plant growth regulator • Best series uniformity available on the market today
Red
Retailer • Bright vibrant colors that contrast well with the dark green, glossy foliage • Round and overlapping flower petals showing a complete circle of color Consumer • An excellent disease tolerance level for open pollinated strains • Strong rooting system allowing the plant to survive well in hot and humid summers
Cranberry
Light Pink with Red Eye • A vivid eye-catching color with contrasting dark red eye • Dwarf and compact habit with large flowers Germination Seed Count
25°C / 77°F – 7 days 500 seeds / Gr. – 14,000 seeds / Oz.
Pure White
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PROFUSION ANNUAL
Z
ZINNIA (Zinnia hybrida)
PROFUSION
NEW
Grower • Compact growth with strong basal-branching • Short production time, resulting in a quick turnover of crops – between 8-10 weeks • An inter-specific hybrid, showing the best possible disease resistance • High uniform germination Retailer • Vivid, bright colors for impact sales • keeps its compact habit longer, giving an excellent shelf-life • Not only a spring to summer plant, but also a late-summer variety for hot climates • Broad color range
White
Apricot
Orange
Fire
Deep Apricot
Coral Pink
Consumer • Profuse flowering on plants with self cleaning habit • Flowers in abundance until first frost • Hot and cool weather tolerant • Excellent plant habit and performance in many climates Cherry
Also available in Mix Germination Seed Count
25-30°C / 78-85°F – 10-14 days 250-400 seeds / Gr. – 7,000-11,500 seeds / Oz.
Mix NEW
Profusion Deep Apricot • Deep, strong apricot color • Maintains color under strong light conditions – no fading • Shows a striking contrast against the deep, green foliage of Profusion Cherry • 1999 All-America Selections Gold Medal winner • 1999 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner Orange • 1999 All-America Selections Gold Medal winner White • 2001 All-America Selections Gold Medal winner • 2001 Fleuroselect Gold Medal winner
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NEW
PROFUSION DOUBLE ZINNIA (Zinnia hybrida)
ANNUAL PROFUSION DOUBLE
NEW
• Three vibrant colors have been introduced to the Profusion Double Series
• This variety has very attractive double flower petals with the same Zinnia elegance
• A variety with a high disease tolerance, making White
Cherry
cultivation easier for both grower and consumer
• And with the same plant and growing habit as our well-known Profusion series
NEW
NEW
Available in four colors and Mix Profusion Double Golden • A bright Golden Yellow color
Fire
Golden NEW
Profusion Double Fire • A deep orange scarlet color Profusion Double White • Clear White color Germination Seed Count
25-30°C / 78-85°F – 10-14 days 250-400 seeds / Gr. – 7,000-11,500 seeds / Oz.
Mix
NEW
PROFUSION KNEE-HIGH ZINNIA (Zinnia hybrida) NEW
ANNUAL NEW
Knee-High White
Knee-High Red
PROFUSION KNEE-HIGH
• The Profusion Knee-High series has a more vigorous vegetative growth than the regular profusion series
• With its stronger root development this Profusion • • 100
is well suited for landscape use and for low water, low maintenance gardens Highly tolerant in cool summer climates even after planting out in wet and cool conditions Ideal for home-garden, cut-flower programs
Germination Seed Count
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Profusion Knee-High White A clear white color that has received the following awards in the USA: • 2007 Texas A&M USA Outstanding Performers Selection • 2007 University of Georgia USA – Best of the Best Award Profusion Knee-High Red A very intense, Red color that remains a bright, scarlet-red even under full sun, but is not found in our other Profusion series. This color has received the following awards in the USA: • Best New Variety at the Oklahoma State University USA • Texas USA Winner Circle Award • 2007 North Texas USA Winners Circle Award • 2007 Texas A&M Outstanding Performers Selection • 2007 University of Georgia Athens USA–Best of the Best Award
25-30°C / 78-85°F – 10-14 days 250-400 seeds / Gr. – 7,000-11,500 seeds / Oz.
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PVP LIST Aster Serenade Blue
PVP#6936 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Apricot
PVP#5398 (EU) Aster Serenade Blue Tipped White PVP#7655 (Japan) PVP#200000277 (USA)
PVP#200400275 (USA) PVP#20435 (EU) PVP#14323 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Cherry
PVP#8454 (Japan)
Aster Serenade Deep Rose
PVP#9522 (Japan)
PVP#9800014 (USA)
Aster Serenade Light Blue
PVP#200000279 (USA)
PVP#5251 (EU)
Aster Serenade Red
PVP#6935 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Fire
PVP#5399 (EU) Aster Serenade Rose
PVP#8744 (Japan) PVP#7201 (EU)
PVP#14322 (Japan) Zinnia Profusion Orange
PVP#200000281(USA) PVP#200000280 (USA)
PVP#9800013 (USA) Zinnia Profusion White
PVP#7653 (Japan)
PVP#13664 (EU) Zinnia Profusion Coral Pink
Aster Serenade White
PVP#6934 (Japan)
Bellis Galaxy Red
PVP#9800005 (USA)
Zinnia Profusion Deep Apricot
Bellis Galaxy Rose
PVP#9800006 (USA)
Zinnia Profusion Double
PVP#9800007 (USA)
Cherry
Dianthus Melody Rose
PVP#9256 (Japan)
Petunia Explorer Magenta
PVP#8306 (Japan)
Petunia Explorer White
PVP#8309 (Japan) PVP#18845 (EU)
Platycodon Astra White Semi-Double
PVP#14921 (Japan) PVP#22917 (EU)
Bellis Galaxy White
Platycodon Astra Pink Imp.
PVP#11121 (Japan) PVP#9800350 (USA)
PVP#7202 (EU) PVP#200000282 (USA)
PVP#8453 (Japan) PVP#5252 (EU)
Aster Serenade Rose Tipped White PVP#8745 (Japan) Aster Serenade Scarlet
PVP#200400276 (USA) PVP#20436 (EU)
PVP#16488 (Japan) PVP#16487 (Japan) PVP#22918 (EU)
PVP Plants Variety Protections have been applied for; Vinca Victory Pure White (Japan)
PVP#18844 (EU) Zinnia Profusion Coral Pink (USA)
Platycodon Astra PVP#11592 (EU)
Zinnia Profusion Deep Aprict (USA)
Blue Semi-Double
PVP#7374 (EU)
Zinnia Profusion Knee-High Red (USA) (EU)
Stock Quartet Blue
PVP#5022 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Knee-High White (Japan)
Stock Quartet Cherry Blossom
PVP#5020 (Japan)
Stock Quartet Lavender
PVP#8017 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Double Cherry (USA)
Stock Quartet Marine
PVP#9814 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Double Fire (USA) (EU) (Japan)
Stock Quartet Purple
PVP#9813 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Double White (USA) (EU) (Japan)
Stock Quartet Rose
PVP#8019 (Japan)
Zinnia Profusion Double Golden (USA) (EU) (Japan)
Lavender Semi-Double Platycodon Astra
Stock Quartet White
PVP#5023 (Japan)
Stock Quartet Yellow
PVP#9812 (Japan)
Stock Quartet Deep Apricot
PVP#11125 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Apricot
PVP#10768 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Bright eye
PVP#13221 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Carmine
PVP#10770 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Cranberry
PVP#10771(Japan) PVP#9798(EU) PVP#200100123USA)
Vinca Victory Lavender
PVP#13220 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Light Pink
PVP#16522 (Japan)
Vinca Victory Red
PVP#10769 (Japan) PVP#200100122 (USA)
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INDEX WELCOME GLOBAL NETWORK AWARD WINNERS PRODUCT FORMS
3 4-5 6-7 8
E
10 10 42 9 17 10-12 21 13 78 9 40
F
A ADMIRAL AGERATUM ALL AROUND PURPLE AMARANTHUS AMBASSADOR ANTIRRHINUM (SNAPDRAGON) ANYTIME ASTER (CALLISTEPHUS) ASTRA AURORA AVANTI
B BEGONIA 15-20 BELLIS 14 BICOLOR 84 BLUE HORIZON 10 BLOOMINGDALE 92 34 BRASSICA (SEE: FLOWERING CABBAGE OR KALE) BROCADE 40 BROWALIA 21
C CALCEOLARIA CALENDULA CALLISTEPHUS (SEE: ASTER) CALYPSO CAMPANULA CAN CAN CAPSICUM (PEPPER) CARNATION (DIANTHUS) CARNIVAL CARTHAMUS CATHARANTHUS (SEE:VINCA) CELOSIA CENTURY CHAMPION CHEERFUL CHIEF CINERARIA (SENECIO, PERICALLIS) CLARKIA (SEE: GODETIA) COLEUS (SOLENOSTEMON) CONFETTI COMPACT CONFETTI XL COSMOS CROWN CRYSTAL CRYSTAL BOWL
21 25 13 25 23 24 25 24 46 25 98 26-28 27 23 93 27 29 41 30-31 45 45 32 61 71 60
D
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DAINTY DANIELLA DANOVA DIAMOND DELIGHT DESIGNER MIXES DIANTHUS DISCO BELLE DYNAMITE速
22 85 82-83 33 87 86 32-33 44 56-57
EAGLE EARLY SPLENDOR ECHO EMPEROR EUSTOMA (SEE: LISIANTHUS) EXPLORER
FAIRWAY FALCON FIRE FIREGLOW FESTIVAL FESTIVAL MINI FESTIVAL SPECIAL MIXES FESTIVAL SPEEDY FESTIVAL SPIDER FLORAL CARPET FLORAL SHOWERS FLAMENCO FLOWERING CABBAGE (BRASSICA) FLOWERING KALE (BRASSICA) FORTUNE
72 9 48 16 47-51 76-77
30 73 90 26 35-37 39 36 39 38 11 12 49 34 34 20
G GALAXY GARDEN BRIDE GEMINI GERBERA GLOXINIA (SINNINGIA) GNOME GODETIA (CLARKIA) GOLDEN BUNCH GOMPHRENA GRACE GYPSOPHILA GYPSY
14 43 70 35-39 40 42 41 22 42 41 43 43
H HELIANTHUS (SEE: SUNFLOWER) HIBISCUS HULAHOOP HYPOESTES
96 44 75 45
I IMPATIENS INFERNO
46 19
K KIMONO
28
L LADYBIRD LASTING LEUCANTHEMUM (SEE: SHASTA DAISY) LILLIPOT LISIANTHUS (EUSTOMA) LOVELY LYCOPERSICUM (SEE:TOMATO)
32 25 95 24 47-51 88 95
INDEX M MAJESTIC GIANTS MAJESTIC GIANTS II MARIACHI GRANDE WHITE MATTHIOLA (SEE: STOCK) MATADOR MATSUMOTO MAXIM MELODY MERLIN MERMAID MID CHEERFUL MIMULUS MIRAGE MOONBRIGHT MYSTIC
S 58 54-55 48 93-94 51 13 60 32 74 51 93 52 50 96 52
N NAGOYA NEBULA NEMESIA
34 52 52
O OCEAN OSAKA
21 34
P PACIFIC GIANTS PAGEANT PANSY (VIOLA) PAPAVER (SEE: POPPY) PASSION PETUNIA PHLOX PLATYCODON POLESTAR POPPY (PAPAVER) POWER PRESIDENT PRESTIGE SCARLET PRIMA PRIMULA PROFUSION PROFUSION DOUBLE PROFUSION KNEE-HIGH
94 19
R RANUNCULUS RED ROBIN REBEL REBELINA
29 41 18 29 79 13 95 95 10-12 30-31 11 44 70 29 93-94 96 96 96 96 31 58 90 59 88
T 89 89 53-70 79 97 72-77 71 78-79 50 79 54-55 18 26 91 80-91 99 100 100
Q QUARTET QUEEN
SATELLITE SATIN SENATOR SENECIO (SEE: CINERARIA) SENTIMENTAL BLUE SERENADE SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM) SNOW LADY SNAPDRAGON (SEE: ANTIRRHINUM) SOLENOSTEMON (SEE: COLEUS) SONNET SOUTHERN BELLE SPLENDID STAR WARS STOCK (MATTHIOLA) SUNBEAM SUNBRIGHT SUNBRIGHT KIDS SUNFLOWER SUPERFINE RAINBOWS SUPER MAJESTIC GIANTS SUPERNOVA SUPREME (PANSY) SUPREME (PRIMULA)
91-92 95 68-69 68-69
TOKYO TOMATO (LYCOPERSICUM) TRACHELIUM TREASURES RED TRICOLOR SPLENDENS PERFECTA
34 95 97 25 9
U ULTIMA ULTIMA BARON ULTIMA BEACON ULTIMA MIX ULTIMA MORPHO ULTIMA RADIANCE ULTIMA SCARLET & YELLOW ULTIMA SILHOUETTE SUPREME MIX
62 64 65 65 63 64 63 62
V VENUS VICTORIA VICTORY VIKING VINCA (CATHATANTHUS) VIOLA (SEE: PANSY)
66-67 91 98 61 98 53-70
W WONDERLAND
79
Z ZINNIA
99-100
SEED COUNT The seed counts given for each variety have been complied and provided for information purposes only. We have indicated the approximate number of seeds per gram and per ounce for all items of flower seed listed in this catalog. The count is based on an average year and may vary according to crop results and other conditions beyound our control. © 2008 SAKATA SEED CORPORATION
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