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DANZIGER | This introduction had a center stage at CAST, although it would have attracted us from the darkest corner… it is BRIGHT! Orange Lava joins the Lascar series, with a habit that is slightly less vigorous than other Lascar varieties but still early to flower like its companions. The hot orange-red color is so intense, a truly unique color addition! This would be excellent in the landscape, combinations, and hanging baskets.

DANZIGER | This new petunia variety boasts a truly cool and captivating color, guaranteed to make a “hot red” impression! Cascadias™ Arizona Sky features large bicolor flowers of hot orange and red-magenta that cover the entire plant. It has been specifically bred to gracefully cascade over the sides of containers, making it a fantastic choice for premium baskets and combinations. With its early blooming time, it is suitable for any market, ensuring that its stunning display of colors will be enjoyed by all.

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SAKATA | A “wow” addition to the SuperCal line comes as a sweet and sugary red! Previously an exclusive at Home Depot, this variety is now available to all. The large, scarlet-red flowers of SuperCal Premium Red Maple create a “wow” factor at retail. It offers the same excellent performance as SuperCal, with larger flowers, an improved habit and a more mounded, refined growth. Add this to mixed combinations for a stunning display, or let it captivate as a monopot (it sure hooked us). Because it leans more scarlett than bright red, don’t overlook this for fall programs!

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SuperCal® Premium Red Maple Discoball Series Double Stuff SERIES

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WESTHOFF FLOWERS | A brand new spotted petunia series! Previously Westhoff introduced the Constellation series, but due to some patent issues the series was sidelined. Here they are a few years later with a completely new-tomarket spotted petunia that is special in its own right. The Discoball series of petunia is perfect for a smaller pot, with a more mounding compact habit over more vigorous types we typically see... a perfect fit for growers and consumers. Pink, Purple, and Violet mark the series with more to come in future seasons!

WESTHOFF FLOWERS | This is a really neat, new double series of petunia. While a bit of a novelty, the Double Stuff series seems to be reliable in bloom and habit with a refreshing bi-color double bloom. The plant is compact and is noted to have excellect rain tolerance with a self-cleaning flower, an unsual characteristic for doubles. Like our sales rep Diana says, “reminds you of your favorite ice cream flavor!” We’ll take 2 scoops, please! Choose from Bordeaux Star (our favorite), Burgundy Star, and Violet Star.

Petunia Headliner™ Lavender Picotee

SELECTA ONE | Get ready for a show-stopping display with Petunia Headliner™ Lavender Picotee! This petunia variety captured our attention at CAST and we’re eagerly anticipating its performance in summer trials. With its unique color pattern, it offers something truly special. Featuring lavender blooms with delicate white picotee edges, it displayed a nice fill and habit with a spread of 20 - 30”. Selecta notes that it features a medium vigor and a semi-trailing habit, making it a versatile choice. Expect early flowering for a fast finish, and be amazed by the dramatic color range on its large blooms. As part of the Headliner™ series, it joins a wide assortment of Sky petunias.

At the Metrolina trials, it was planted in the beds and not totally filled out. While perhaps better suited for a hanging basket, it may put on a stronger show further into the summer.

PROVEN WINNERS | We seem to be partial to a good yellow bloom, because here we are, falling for another yellow bloomer this year! With its buttery yellow petals and a golden yellow center, this variety captures the essence of sunny charm. Compared to other series varieties, you may notice its not quite as leggy, boasting a more uniform, rounded shape. It c ombines a full, well-branched habit with exceptional garden performance spring to fall, with little maintence required. Its flowers are a more intense yellow than Supertunia Limoncello, but they may transition to creamy yellow in southern climates

SELECTA ONE | Being the first double petunia with the Sky pattern, this intro brings a unique and eye-catching touch to any garden or hanging basket. With its well-branched plants, this petunia ensures a profusion of blooms that will withstand various weather conditions. Expect medium vigor with a semi-trailing habit. The standout characteristic of this petunia is its durable, fully double blooms that showcase a mesmerizing Magenta Sky pattern.

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Flower Shower Series Additions

WESTHOFF FLOWERS| We saw Flower Shower series debut last year as Westhoff’s series of ‘true hanging basket’ petunias. It is filled with semi-trailing varieties, with medium sized flowers and excellent tolerance to rain. Brand new this year, Blue and Ringo Star, are welcomed additions to the series. Flower Showers Blue is just as floriferous as White and Flame to make for a patriotic combo. According to Westhoff, Flower Shower RIngo Star is their “best intro of the year!” It is truly unique and the first in a new generation of breeding for Westhoff. It is heat tolerant and heavy in flower.