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and Performance Trials at Epcot ® FNGLA’s Floriculture Field Days & Performance Trials attracts top industry professionals from Florida and beyond for a well-balanced blend of educational sessions and provides a chance to touch and feel the plants the nation’s top breeders are introducing into the Florida market as well as the opportunity to interact with breeder representatives. If you’re anticipating which plants are being evaluated, here’s your chance to soak in the details!
Catharanthus roseus ‘Jams ‘N Jellie Blackberry’ (Vinca)
Extremely unique, velvety deep purple with white eye flower color will add excitment to summer gardens. This superb accent plant will work beautifully in Americana color schemes and in combination with blue, pink, white or lavender. In some settings, the flower petals appear almost black, making this color a designer’s delight. Easy to grow plants have excellent tolerance to drought and heat. Mature plants will reach 10-14 inches tall making them a perfect medium height divider. The 2-inch flowers are complimented by deep green shiny leaves creating a rich background for the richly dark flowers.
Salvia coccinea ‘Summer Jewel Pink’ and ‘Summer Jewel Red’
Pink: This dwarf sized, compact plant has a prolific bloom count throughout the growing season. As a bonus, the blooms appear almost two weeks earlier than other pink salvias used as comparisons. And of course, the hummingbirds love pink, just as much as they do red! Commercial growers will appreciate the earliness, excellent pack performance and uniformity. Red: Early, easy and compact are the key features that will attract growers to the all-new Salvia coccinea ‘Summer Jewel Red’. In the trials, Fleuroselect judges applauded the earliness of this fast-togrow new variety, earlier and more compact than any dwarf Salvia on the market. In the garden this free-flowering red gem will shine all season long.
Capsicum annum ‘Cayennetta’
Awarded the prestigious All American Selection award, Chilli Pepper ‘Cayenetta’ produces prolific crops of bayonet shaped cayenne peppers with a mildly spicy flavour. British bred for a neat compact habit, this well branched upright variety is ideal for growing in baskets or containers and makes an eye-catching ornamental edible. This superb variety shows excellent tolerance to cold or hot weather, while the dense foliage protects the crop from sun scorch.
Canna x generalis ‘South Pacific Scarlet’
This variety is grown from seed, not tuber. Compact in habit and well suited for both landscape and container use. Canna ‘South Pacific Scarlet’ prefers warm and humid conditions over 77F. This variety is more vigorous, more uniform, and has more basal branching than Canna Tropical Red. It is a close market comparison to ‘Tropical Red,’ ‘Tropical Rose,’ and ‘Tropical Bronze Scarlet.’
Capsicum annum ‘Orange Blaze’
Although colored peppers can be difficult to grow, ‘Orange Blaze’ solves the problem. This variety proved itself a winner in AAS Trialing Grounds across North America due to early maturity, sweet flavor and disease resistance. It matured to a beautiful orange color earlier than the comparisons. Expect very sweet flavor at full orange color about 65-70 days from transplant. ‘Orange Blaze’ produces 3 to 4-inch long fruits about 1 1/2 inches wide with 2-3 lobes. High resistance to diseases Xcv 0-3, 7, 8 -Bacterial Leaf Spot and Tm Po- Tobamovirus ensure a larger harvest. Bred by Seminis/Monsanto.
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Arizona Apricot’
Arizona Apricot is a marvel of a plant, its blooms exquisite, its hardiness and adaptability unsurpassed, and its size compact yet free-flowering! It is excellent for sunny border and high visibility containers. Arizona Apricot sets 3- to 3½-inch blooms with several layers of long, pointed petals. Each petal is apricot from the base to about of the way to the tip, which is bright yellow. They petals surround a huge central cone combining amber, gold, and green. The Arizona series is the very first Gaillardia from seed not to require a vernalization period.
Zinnia marylandica ‘Profusion Double Deep Salmon’ and ‘Profusion Double Hot Cherry’ ‘Profusion Double Deep Salmon’ features intensely vibrant, deep pink-orange flowers with double petals. Like other Profusion Zinnias, Deep Salmon flowers continuously from spring through frost and is easy to grow. It is self-cleaning, disease resistant and grows well in a range of climates, including areas with high night temperatures. The flowers can grow 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter and plants grow 14 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
‘Profusion Double Hot Cherry’ features rich rose, double petalled blooms which cover flower continuously from spring through frost. The bright color does not fade, even under high temperatures. Like all Profusion, ‘Double Hot Cherry’ is also easy to grow as it is self-cleaning, disease resistant and grows well in a wide range of climates, including areas with high night temperatures. The flowers can grow 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter and plants grow 8 to 14 inches tall and 24 inches wide.
Tagetes erecta ‘Christy Orange,’ and ‘Christy Yellow,’
Christy Yellow and Orange are compact, tidy plants with double flowers. With outstandingly bright flowers above deep green foliage, they are highly uniform with stong necks enabling easy transportation. ‘Christy’ has tube shaped, tightly clustered petals and is suitable for pots, bedding and landscapes.
Tagetes erecta ‘Narai Orange’ and ‘Narai Yellow’
Bred under hot and humid conditions, ‘Narai Yellow’ are extremely strong and have stiff stems producing large and bushy plants. They are very suitable for cut flower vase and bouquet production. Plants produce many firm and large flowers and are also suitable for garland production.
Tagetes erecta ‘Bali Yellow,’ and ‘Bali Orange’
‘Bali’ is bred and tested under tropical conditions and is excellent for cut flower production with high yields. It has been known to produce over 100 flowers per plant. Plants are strongly branched with round and firm flowers and will not fall over during heavy rain.
Angelonia angustifolia ‘AngelMist™ Spreading Dark Purple’
AngelMist is a more vigorous angelonia, ideal for large mixed containers. The most angelonia colors and habits, including NEW Dark Rose Improved with true rose color and better habit to match the series. Peak performers in every sunny setting. AngelMist Angelonia display orchid like flowers on lush plants. This tough garden plant thrives in heat and is easy to grow. No need to prune or deadhead. Hardy until frost. This variety is very heat tolerant and accepting of very wet or very dry soil, attracts butterflies, has significant drought tolerance, and scented foliage.
Bidens ferulifolia ‘Sun Drop’
Sun Drop has a compact habit, ideal for 4-in. (10-cm) pots. It is densely branched and requires only one pinch in finishing. This early-flowering variety has exceptionally large blooms and superior flower coverage. Compact, densely branched variety is ideal for pot-tight production. It can be produced cool.
Brachyscome hybrida ‘Radiant Magenta’
The brightest magenta brachyscome on the market, with superior iron uptake for healthier plants and dark green foliage. Makes a great gift item. Compact variety is excellent for pot-tight production, with no PGRs or pinching required. Best for 4 to 6-in. (10 to 15-cm) pots and gallons.
Lantana camara ‘Little Lucky Red’
Uniform across all colors; great for bench runs and pot-tight production. Up to 3 three weeks earlier than other compact lantanas on the market. Low-maintenance variety has long flowering into Summer with low seed set. Perfect for 4.5-in. (11-cm) programs.
Petunia x hybrida ‘ChaChing Cherry’; Petunia x hybrida ‘Rose and Shine’
Stunning, high-impact colors keeps registers ringing! Newcomers time right along with other novelty petunias. Growerfriendly, mounding plants – they’re most like Pinstripe in habit.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Sun Spun® Purple Star’ Sun Spun® Purple Star are early to flower, fast to finish, quick to sell! Low energy-input crop is highly programmable for high-density, high-efficiency production. Tight, compact, ball-shaped habit stays tangle-free on the bench. Perfect for profitable baskets and pots, premium pack programs.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Suncatcher Vintage Rose’
Full, lush plants are covered entirely with blooms for stunning container and garden shows. A perfect ingredient for mixed combos, the “neighbor-friendly” plants stay controlled and don’t overtake the other varieties.
Rudbeckia hirta ‘Gold Rush’
Gold Rush has huge, robust, double blooms, making it very unique and ideal for upscale larger containers. It flowers earlier than seed types and has superior disease resistance compared to seed types. This variety has great vigour and thrives in the landscape and is a magnet for butterflies.
Verbena x hybrida ‘Enduro Rose’ and Verbena x hybrida ‘Enduro White Blush’ North, south, east, west, Enduro is tougher than the rest! Over-Summering: stays in flower longer, takes the heat, and tolerates Powdery Mildew. Over-Wintering: hardy to the low teens, three-color series, plant Summer or Fall. It’s easy to grow gallons that are flower-filled.
Calibrachoa x hybrida ‘Isabells Coral Reef’
Tiny, petunia-like blooms bring enormous flower power to pots, mixed containers and baskets! This show-stopping series offers a wide range of colors guaranteed to keep gardeners coming back for more. Earlyblooming plants tolerate cool temperatures and stay lush and healthy all season long.
Osteospermum ecklonis ‘White Lightning’
Grow White Lightning in any climate – it’s on par with popular Voltage™ Yellow! Strong and weather-tolerant, turning in three-season shelf life and all-Summer garden shows. Cheery white daisy blooms are striking even “asleep,” with yellow undersides.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Flash Mob Bluerific’ and Petunia x hybrida ‘Flash Mob Redtastic’ WOW! This superstar duo will really get the party started in your Burpee color program. There have never been colors like these in vegetative trailing petunias! Early, mid-vigor plants mound and then trail -- big showoffs in planters and baskets.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Blue a Fuse’
Consistently varied, unique color pattern! Striking multicolor blooms combine shades of violet, yellow and white with a deep purple throat. A real stunner in beds and containers, on its own or in combinations. Low energy input crop is early flowering and features a compact, mounded habit that looks great at retail.
Zinnia marylandica ‘UpTown Grape’ Proven garden performance on medium height plants. Large blooms, excellent disease resistance and drought tolerance makes these zinnias easy to grow. Its very tolerant of hot and dry conditions once established. Count on big season long shows of color in containers and landscapes.
Celosia plumosa ‘First Flame Orange’; Celosia plumosa ‘First Flame Red’; Celosia plumosa ‘First Flame Yellow’ Excellent, brightly coloured Summer crop finishes two weeks earlier to reduce production costs. First Flame makes ideal border plants, also good in containers. Branches like a regular plumosa to produce full blooms. Uniform across all three colours for a fuller look in containers. Ideal for Asian and Southern markets.
Celosia plumosa ‘Arrabona Red’
What growers have waited for in celosia is finally here – the first wellbranched intermediate plumosa type. Arrabona Red features striking red-orange flowers on compact, sturdy plants. A stunning new colour in plumosa type celosia. Superior overall uniformity and excellent germination. Arrabona Red tolerates drought and loves the heat – great for tropical, subtropical and continental climates. Exceptionally long-flowering in borders and containers.
Coleus solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Kong Jr. Scarlet’
Coleus solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Mighty Mosaic’
Striking seed coleus has multicoloured foliage for mighty retail appeal. Very late-flowering variety is great in the shade and tolerates sun under high humidity. Landscape coleus meets retailer and consumer demand for longevity and versatility.
Kong Jr.’s heart-shaped leaves are 30% smaller than Kong’s, but just as stunning. They make Kong Jr. easier to ship, with less breakage and less loss. Leaf size is well-matched across the series. Well-branched, tidy habit is irresistible to shoppers. Performs well in landscapes, patio planters and mixed containers. Adds unique colours and patterns not available in Kong series. Lime Vein shows less veining and less to no rose midrib in the mahogany heart under brighter shade. In deeper shade, vein pattern is stronger and rose may appear in the mahogany heart at midrib.
Catharanthus roseus ‘Titan Burgundy Improved’ (Vinca); Catharanthus roseus ‘Titan Rose Halo’ (Vinca) Titan is up to 2 weeks faster to flower than open-pollinated vinca varieties, with exceptional uniformity, superior branching and the biggest flowers in all the top-selling colors. Robust plants, superior branching and the biggest flowers in the most popular colours – the only series with a true, Dark Red. More stress tolerant due to hybrid vigour: tolerates heat and drought and can withstand cooler and wetter conditions compared to openpollinated types. Perfect for landscapes and containers of all types. Well-suited to packs, 4-in./10-cm and 6-in./15-cm pots.
Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara Cherry’
The only true double zinnia series on the market, Double Zahara makes bigger, fully double flowers than the competition for more colour show, bigger retail impact and greater sellthrough. This award-winning series offers all the same great traits as its popular single Zahara counterparts: outstanding disease tolerance, low water needs, and superior all-season performance in beds and planters. Satisfied shoppers will be back for more! Deep magenta flowers show a lighter centre as the flowers age in low light or high night temperatures.
Zinnia marylandica ‘Zahara Sunburst’
With big blooms and superior disease resistance, all-around winner Zahara assures big retail impact and carefree, seasonlong shows. Series has 20% larger flowers than comparable types. Unique colour choices, including the first Yellow and Scarlet and the first wellbalanced Mixture in this type of zinnia. Outstanding performance in sunny, hot and dry conditions. Very low water needs – an ideal crop for areas with water restrictions.
Gaillardia x grandiflora ‘Mesa Peach’
The first F1 gaillardia from seed puts out lots of fast colour on “no-flop” plants. Strong, early-flowering, well-branched plants fill gallon containers quickly and maintain a controlled height without “flopping” over. Uniform habit and flowering time make Mesa easy to schedule and ship. Very drought tolerant once established, with intense, nonfading colour all season. Upright, well-branched plants perform well in landscapes and mixed containers. New Peach is slightly earlier than rest of series and 2 to 4 in./5 to 10 cm shorter than Bright Bicolor and Yellow.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Ez Rider Chopper Mix’
Solves the seasonal, geographic and control challenges of traditional petunias – the perfect collection for growing and selling high-density cell packs to “promo” hanging baskets. Up to half the amount of PGRs needed – or none under some growing regimes. Suitable for cold-growing. Tight bloom windows lets you ship and display all colours in a series at the same time. Better branching with improved airflow versus other compact petunias means less chance of disease, especially Botrytis, for better appearance and holdability through the entire chain. Available in the top-selling colours that make up 75% of petunia sales. With enhanced, longer performance in beds and landscapes, the plants hold together and don’t lodge later in the season like traditional petunias can.
Gomphrena globosa ‘Las Vegas Pink’
Gomphrena is known for its adaptability and heat tolerance, and the ‘Las Vegas’ series is no different. At 15-19 in/40-50 cm tall, the ‘Las Vegas’ series is perfect for 11 cm pot production. The soft pink blooms will enhance any garden setting. Quick crop times (11-12 weeks) and versatility in the landscape make this series a sure winner. The dynamic and vibrant color combination is sure to draw in plenty of hummingbirds and butterflies.
Gomphrena globosa ‘Las Vegas Purple’
You’ll love the brilliant plum coloring, abundant blooms, and superior heat tolerance of Las Vegas Purple. Butterflies and hummingbirds flock to these big, full flowers bobbing atop slender stems, and you will adore cutting the stems for fresh and dried bouquets. Easy and so delightful, Las Vegas Purple will surely become one of your favorites! These flowers are very full, packed with florets of rich, inky plum-purple interspersed with the occasional touch of creamy white. They last a long time, look great in the sunny garden, and keep coming all summer long.
Gomphrena globosa ‘Las Vegas White’
Pure white color with a touch of yellow, these pfrolific flowering Gomphrena are long lasting in the field and easy to cut partially due to their slender stems. Lasting throughout the summer, they attract wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Las Vegas White offers great versatility.
Ageratum houstonianum ‘Hawaii 5.0 Blue‘
A leader in the Ageratum class; sets the industry’s standard. Especially good in warm climates, Hawaii 5.0 Blue is an all around good performer in packs, pots and garden. From sun to partial shade, use in landscape/bedding plants, mixed containers,large containers and hanging baskets.
Zinnia elegans ‘Zinnita Scarlet’ and ‘Zinnita Orange’
Compact 6-8 inch plants produce fully double, 2 inch blooms in a deep shade of red. A prolific bloomer, Zinnita has multiple stems that generate an abundance of flowers throughout summer. Bloomimg in just 6 weeks from seed, Zinnita is excellent for cut flowers and the border. This variety is easy to grow and will provide color from summer thru fall.
Salvia splendens ‘Hi Gro Purple’
Big, bold color for mass plantings. Long blooming season-continuous color. Large plants provide “curb appeal” for commercial gardens. 12 to 18” spikes on 24 – 34” plant. Companion to HiGro Red Salvia.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Lo Gro Deep Pink’
Large 3 ½ to 5-inch flowers on very compact plants even at full maturity. LoGro stays short 3-5” and grows tight even at full maturity without the heavy PGR treatments needed by all other grandiflora petunias. A nice addition to the existing series.
Petunia x hybrida ‘GL Trellis Deep Pink’
Another great petunia improvement. Upright growing and aggressive. Makes tons of flowers on plants that lend themselves to trellis production. The only petunia on the market that can grow in this way.
Capsicum annum ‘Hot and Healthy’
A fantastic mix of all types of hot peppers. For the producer who wants good stuff but has a hard time deciding. A great new addition to your veggie programs!
Stevia Rebaudiana ‘GL Supersweet’ A small leaved Supersweet Stevia Garden Leader, pwehaps the sweetest Stevia on the market from seeds.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Tapestry’
With its green veins and rose patches, this aptly named caladium has big, happy, eye-catching foliage. It is predominately white with striking red veins and green blotches and is a UF patented variety. This fancy leafed caladium grows well in filtered shade or afternoon shade with morning sun and can tolderate all day sun.
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum ‘GL Hi Gro Red’
Bright shining red color. Replaces Deep Red. Improved plant habit, flower response, and flower quality. Smaller leaved foliage. Great earliness.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Lemon Ice’
This is an exclusive variety from Bates Sons and Daughters. Lemon Ice has mottled chartreuse leaves and is striking in the shade. It has proven to be very popular with garden centers because of the unusual color combination.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Dumbo’
This is an exclusive variety from Bates Sons & Daughters. Dumbo looks like a small Alocasia with distinct white veins. It performs well in sun or shade.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Wildfire’
This is an exclusive variety from Bates Sons and Daughters. It has a pink center, light pink veins, red spots, and a large green border. Release date is set for 2015. Appears to be sun tolerant but testing is still in progress.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Cherry Tart’
A UF patented variety. Cherry Tart is a sun tolerant strap leaf caladium. The color is between Sweetheart and Red Ruffles- a true pinkish red. It is short- up to 12” maximum and would be a good border plant.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Garden White’
A UF patented variety. Garden White is a sun tolerant caladium with solid white leaves. It maintains the white color even in FL full sun conditions. The leaves are enormous and the plant can grow up to 3 feet tall.
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Petunia x hybrida ‘Surfinia Compact Purple’
Surfinia petunias bloom continuously all season long, and they hold up well even in wind, rain and summer heat. The first cross of a wild petunia and a propagated seed hybrid, Surfinia petunias are number one in Europe, where brilliant cascades fall from window boxes everywhere. Not only attractive to the human eye, but to birds, butterflies, and hummingbirds as well. Height 6-10”, full sun. Heat tolerant.
Verbena x hybrida ‘Temari Blue’ and ‘Temari Red’
Temari® verbenas are deep blue with dainty white eyes and are ideal for hanging baskets, potted containers, window boxes, and as a groundcover in landscaping. Temari® Patio verbenas are ideal for patio planters and containers
Calibrachoa ‘Million Bells Crackling Fire’
Calibrachoa has not been a part of our industry for very long; the first plants were taxonomically described in 1989 and the first cultivars released in 1992. The original plants were found in coastal areas clinging to rocks and surviving in some pretty harsh conditions, they so much resembled Petunias that they were originally referred to as ‘Seashore Petunias’. Since their release in the early 90’s this crop has grown faster than most other genera and become a major crop in its own right. The family tree of this genus reaches deep down into Latin America; almost all species can be found in either in Argentina, Brazil, or Uruguay. There are about 25 known species of this plant and the breeding of Calibrachoa is a complicated matter. A profusion of bright orange and yellow striped blooms on a more upright habit, low maintenance; deadheading is not necessary.
Scaevola aemula ‘Surdiva White’ and ‘Surdiva Blue’
Scaevola Surdiva™ White is an attractive Australian native with large flowers appearing from early in the season. This compact ground cover has a superior branching habit and full flower and foliage coverage. Requiring only occasional pruning Scaevola Surdiva™ White is a low maintenance plant suited to well-drained soil or potting mix. Fertilise lightly in spring with a native plant fertiliser. Garden beds and borders, pots and hanging baskets.
Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol White Original’
Sun Parasol® White Original group has a habit with compact growth, which is upright with good basal branching, they are natural climbers with glossy green foliage, neat and excellent garden performance, suitable as a patio, hanging, balcony, and bedding plant. It is heat tollerant and best used if provided a structure to climb.
Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol Garden Crimson’
Sun Parasol® Garden Crimson is the beginning of an exciting new series of mandevilla hybrids from Suntory® Collection. The first bedding plant mandevillas are deep red, naturally compact and look exquisite in planted landscapes. They are typically bred in 4-inch pots.They are known for ease of growing and higher disease resistance.
Rosa hybrid ‘Sunrosa Red’ and ‘Sunrosa Yellow’
Sunrosa™ roses are an exciting new series from the Suntory® Collection. Sunrosa™ roses are beautiful, compact and bushy. They are highly disease resistant with low maintenance and long flowering period. Due to their compact habit, Sunrosa™ is ideal for small to medium landscape spaces and patio containers. They need less pruning than typical shrub roses, and due to their high disease resistance, are easy to care for. Sunrosa Red is a true red compact shrub rose. It is ideal for small gardens, front borders, patio pots and much more. Sunrosa Red has intense red, double blooms with a mild tea rose fragrance. Sunrosa Yellow begin as coral buds, then open as soft yellow semidouble blooms with a faint coral blush overlay.
Bougainvillea hybrid ‘Sunvillea Rose’ and ‘Sunvillea Pink’
Sunvillea™ is a very compact series of bougainvillea. Sunvillea™ bougainvilleas debuted in the United States at the Tropical Plant Industry Exposition in Ft. Lauderdale. Plants will grow to a maximum height of two to three feet. Sunvillea Rose is a deep pink, almost a magenta in color. Sunvillea Pink produces light pink blooms.
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Caladium x hortulanum ‘Fireworks’
Attractive fancy leaf variety with dark green background and border variously marked with dark red splotches which often coalesce into dark red shiny areas that may cover more than 50% of the leaf. Main veins are red.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Raspberry Moon’
A fancy-leaf variety with a light green/yellow background and features blotches of dark green and raspberry pink to red blotches which can cover up to 70%+ of the leaf. Suited for pots 6” and larger, Should be de-eyed to improve pot habit. In the landscape it can take full sun and reaches heights of more than 18”.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Creamsickle’
Caladium ‘Creamsickle’ PAF is a white and burnt orange fancy-leaved introduction. Creamsickle is truly a new look in caladiums. Hybridized with the orange variety, Twist N Shout™, Creamsickle retained the burnt orange leaf pattern but has contrasting white center and veins. Creamsickle should be deeyed to intensify its color and improve habit and is suitable for pots 6” and larger. Creamsickle grows fast and has very short pot crop time. In the landscape it is an intermediate to tall caladium and should be used in partially sunny locations. Because of its parentage it should tolerate full sun but this is yet to be determined.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Celebration’
Caladium ‘Celebration’ PAF is a white fancy-leaved introduction. Celebration has white windows that contrast nicely with its red veins and green margins. Celebration is upright in habit, intermediate in stature and makes nice 6-10” pots with de-eyeing. Celebration prefers partially sunny locations in the landscape.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Rosemary’
Rosemary Caladium is a rose red lance-leaved (strap) variety with a mottled light and dark green boarder. Rosemary is intermediate in habit and can stand full sun in the landscape. Rosemary makes a very nice 4” and large pot and should be de-eyed. It has a very short crop time, similar to Red Frills.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘White Diamond’
White Diamond is a short to intermediate white lance-leaf (strap) variety. White Diamond displays a nice full mounding habit with or without de-eyeing in 6” and larger pots. De-eyed plants are more compact with more and smaller leaves. White Diamond is very similar to Jackie Suthers but without Jackie’s tendency to blush. White Diamond finishes approximately one week faster than Jackie and is among the fastest caladium varieties. In the landscape White Diamond can take full sun.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Roseglow’
Rose Glow is a fancy-leaf hybrid that is similar the commercial variety Rosebud which is disappearing due to production problems. Rose Glow has better yields for the producer and a similar color pattern except for having a white dot where the petiole connects to the leaf blade. Further, as Rose Glow matures, leaves develop white main veins which contrast well with its pink/rose background. Suited for pots 6” and larger, Rose Glow should be deeyed to improve pot habit. In the landscape it can take full sun and reaches heights of 12”-18”.
Agastache hybrid ‘Acapulco Deluxe Yellow’ and Agastache hybrid ‘Acapulco Deluxe Chiffon’
Multiple spikes of tubular flowers adorn plants from summer until frost, attracting both hummingbirds and butterflies. Agastache is droughttolerant and thrives in summer heat. Use as a filler in the border or as a cheerful upright element in containers, and in landscape plantings. The foliage has a lovely citrusy fragrance. Agastache is a genus of about 30 aromatic species native to central and eastern Asia, Mexico, and the United States. Offering exceptional garden performance and a long season of bloom and thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, they happily shrug off summer heat and early frosts.
Angelonia angustifolia ‘Actor Lavender Blue’ and Angelonia angustifolia ‘Actor White’ Angelonia is a genus of almost 30 species native to South America. The species Angustifolia or hybrids have become a large percentage of any spring production over the past 15 years. This is particularly true in the warmer regions. Angelonia’s attributes are recognized in containers, window boxes or as a performing component in the landscape with its striking colors, height and drought & heat tolerance.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Blanket Double Rose’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Blanket Violet’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Blanket Lemon Glow’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Blanket Double Chardonnay’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Blanket Rose Improved’ This series of Petunia ‘blankets’ containers or landscape beds with an abundance of color. The Blanket® Petunias true value is in the landscape performance. The smaller-sized flowers are self-cleaning and will weather heat, humidity and rain maintaining its tidy appearance.
Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Georgia Bullfrog’
The Sweet Georgia™ Series was selected for improved color and growth habit compared to existing series on the market. The Sweet Georgia™ series has a compact growing habit and is excellent for small containers, with the advantage being in mixed containers since they will not overtake other plant material. In the landscape, this series will maintain a mounded habit reaching 24 to 30 inches in diameter. Odema will appear on Ipomoea foliage, like Ivy Geraniums, when internal cell pressure bursts from high humidity. Rapid and large changes in temperatures and humidity will cause Odema. Keep humidity and temperatures stable along with good air movement around plants will also help control this problem.
Scaevola aemula ‘Scampi Blue’ and Scaevola aemula ‘Scampi White’
A sprawling evergreen perennial with ascending and/or procumbent stems. It typically grows to 9-18” tall and spreads to 24” wide. It thrives in hot, humid climates where it produces a non-stop bloom of dark blue fan-shaped flowers in the leaf axils on trailing stems throughout summer to first frost. Lanceolate to obovate, toothed green leaves (to 2” long). A tender perennial, its typically grown as an annual for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, bedding or sprawling over a wall.
Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP Plum’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP Rose’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP Salmon’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP Red’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP White’ Petunia x hybrida ‘Limbo GP Blue’
Limbo is the only natural dwarf non-stretching grandiflora Petunia on the market. This unique petunia series has proven to be of great value to growers, retailers and consumers. Plant growth regulators are not necessary. This made growers understand how, using Limbo petunia would enable them to take a step forward in environmentally conscious growing. Its compact and non-stretching plant habit shows a superb shelf life during the shipping and sales period. In the garden Limbo will not get leggy. On the contrary, it will develop into a nicely mound shaped and well-branched plant, covered in huge flowers. Another advantage of Limbo is that it quickly recovers from rain damage and flowers continuously throughout the season.
Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana White’ Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana Scarlet’ Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana Crimson’ Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana Red Centred White’ Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana Lavender Picotee’ Dianthus chinensis ‘Diana Blueberry’
Dianthus Diana Series combines earliness and a compact plant habit with large single flowers in a wide range of colors. Diana is suited for pack and pot production. Planted out in the garden, it continues to form masses of large blooms on a low growing plant.
Impatien x hybrida hort ‘SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral’ and Impatien x hybrida hort ‘SunPatiens Compact Hot Coral’
SunPatiens® offer unrivaled threeseason flower power and increasing consumer brand preference creates pull-through demand at retail. These remarkable plants represent a breeding breakthrough: robust, sun-loving, heatloving New Guinea-type impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade and deliver continuous color from spring through hard frost. Unaffected by downy mildew, SunPatiens® are an excellent alternative to seed impatiens, offering non-stop color and impressive 3-to-1 coverage in the garden. The Compact Series is bred for smaller container production with the best habit for strong retail appeal. This series is also good for multipack production. Sun or Shade, Rain or Shine, Spring through Fall(TM): Height: 16-32 Inches (40-80 cm) with Spread: 14-24 Inches (35-60 cm).
Impatien x hybrida hort ‘SunPatiens Spreading Pink Flash’
Spreading SunPatiens® have a mounding habit and look fantastic in baskets, containers and landscapes where a rounded, spreading form is preferred. Under optimal conditions and a long growing season, they can grow 30” to 40” tall and up to 36” wide in the garden. Placed in containers or baskets, Spreading SunPatiens can reach 24” to 36” tall. Ideal habit for baskets and patio containers. Outstanding color late in the season when other annuals are past their prime.
Zinnia marylandica ‘Double Deep Salmon’; Zinnia marylandica ‘Double Hot Cherry’; Zinnia marylandica ‘Double Yellow’
The NEXT GENERATION of Profusion is here. Double Deep Salmon and non-fading Double Hot Cherry are 2013 AAS winners based on performance excellence across the country. And, the new Double Yellow is covered with large, bright yellow flowers. Profusion is the go-to series for disease resistance and uniformity. Mix any of the colors in packs or pots for added interest.
Ruellia simplex ‘Mayan Purple’
Ruellia simplex ‘Mayan Purple’ ‘Mayan Purple’ blooms continually with bright purple blooms, is tolerant to heat, and both dry and wet soils. It does better in full sun, but is tolerant of partial shade. It is sterile like Ruellia ‘Purple Showers’, therefore it won’t be invasive through seed dispersal. However, it has the advantages that it tends to be more compact and less prone to lodging than ‘Purple Showers’.
Ruellia simplex ‘Mayan White’
‘Mayan White’ is a perfect companion for ‘Mayan Purple’, but has pure white blooms. It is a great improvement over Ruellia ‘Snow White’, because it has a full growth habit, and more flowering. It is also sterile, therefore it won’t be invasive through seed dispersal.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Strawberry Star’
A patented full sun tolerant Caladium variety. It has bright white leaves with large red squares interspersed in the leaf. It is fast growing and has large leaves.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Blizzard’
This is a patented large leaf white variety which performs well in partial shade. It is called a “reverse white” because it has white veins, not green veins, like White Christmas or Candidum. Fast growing, tall, and striking in the shady landscape.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Royal Flush’
This variety is a patented fancy sun tolerant variety. It is red with a green bordersimilar to Freida Hemple but performs beautifully in FL full sun conditions. It reaches 14-16” in height.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Red Ruffles’
This is a patented full sun strap variety. It has glossy red leaves in the sun and deep red leaves in the shade. It works well in hanging baskets, mass plantings, or border plantings.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘White Butterfly’
This is a patented striking white strap. It has a solid creamy white leaf in partial shade. The height is 8-10” and it performs well in hanging baskets and border plantings.
Caladium x hortulanum ‘Sweetheart’
This is a patented full sun strap variety. In the full sun, it has rosy pink leaves. In the shade, it has light pink leaves. It works well in hanging baskets, mass plantings, or border plantings.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Golden Dream’
This newly released eye-catching variety has deep burgundy colored veins contrasting against a brilliant, lime green background. Features an upright habit and grows well in sun or shade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Ruby Dream’
Large, dark velvety green leaf with rich burgundy colored veins. Very elegant appearance. Features an upright growth habit. Grows well in sun or shade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Alligator Tears’
This award winning variety has crocodile green foliage with a creamyyellow tear drop center. It is heat tolerant with an upright habit making it ideal for both landscape and container use. Does well in both shade and sun and does not fade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Big Red Judy’
Another award winning variety, Big Red Judy® is a large, bold, textural plant with rich red-burgundy leaves and an upright habit. This variety has large broad leaves and plants are very strong. It is heat tolerant and has been observed to attract hummingbirds. Used in the landscape and containers. Grows well in sun or shade and does not have to be deadheaded.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Burgundy Lace’
A rich lacy textured leaf that is bright green with maroon edges and highlights. Released in 2011 it is now rated a top performer. It is heat tolerant and easy to care for. Great for landscapes and containers and does well in both sun and shade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Electric Lime’
Stunning large, bright electrifying lemon-lime leaves with creamy yellow accented veins. A multiple award winning variety that features an upright habit. Grows well in sun or shade. Heat tolerant and color does not fade in the sun. Great in landscape or containers.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘ ‘Keystone Kopper’
Shimmering coppery foliage with an upright habit. Provides a great contrast to many colors. Grows well in sun or shade, is heat tolerant and provides color late into the summer. Deadheading not necessary. Used in landscape and containers.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Marooned’
This top performing and medal winning variety has lacy textured leaves that are a rich dark burgundy color. Features an excellent upright habit and is heat tolerant and rarely flowers. Grows well in sun or shade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Redhead’
Our most popular variety to date, it has bright red leaves that are the truest red color in our collection. Has a mounded, upright habit that does best in partial sun. Vigorous and versatile plant. Ideal for landscape and containers.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Snazzy’
As the name implies, this lacy textured plant with yellow creamy center and bright green/chartreuse edge has a dazzling appeal. This interesting foliage pattern is accented with deeply lobed leaf margins and features a mounded habit. Grow in full sun or part shade for best coloration.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Spumoni’
Newly introduced in 2012, this outstanding variety is a gold medal winner and top performer. Beautiful lacy textural, multicolored plant with purple and yellow center with bright, dark green ruffled edge. Features a compact, mounded habit that performs well in sun or shade. Great in landscape or containers.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Sultana’
Large scalloped leaves with a deep burgundy center and chartreuse netting pattern at the deeply lobed edges. Mounded upright habit that is heat tolerant. Does best in partial sun.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Wasabi’
A best seller with large, serrated chartreuse leaves that hold their brilliant color. Upright growth habit with interesting plant shape. Grows well in sun and shade. Heat tolerant and an excellent landscape or container plant.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Gator Glory’
Hoping to become the official plant of the University of Florida, ‘Gator Glory’ coleus has a gold band around the bright orange leaves symbolizing the color traditionally used for agricultural disciplines in academic regalia. This new variety has proven to grow well in the warm Florida sunshine and is given to the people of Florida for their continued support of the Gator Nation.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘Cranberry Bog’
This new variety features a rich lacy textural leaf with a deep cranberry colored center contrasted with a bright, lime-green undulating edge. The elongated leaves have a gentle cascading effect and exhibit a mounded growth habit. Grows well in sun or shade.
Solenostemon scutellarioides ‘The Whirlpool’
Unique swirling chartreuse leaves twist and turn drawing one into its labyrinth. Features an upright habit that grows well in sun or shade.
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