It’s in our nature. 20-t2o-0 2021
INTRODUCING New Varieties FROM SAKATA
20-t2o-0 2021
Innovation
It’s in our nature.
Quality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Calipetite®
Reliability.
Service. We never rest on our laurels. For over 42 years, we have sought out innovative ways to provide the ultimate Sakata experience. We guarantee that our brand-new venture, Sakata Solutions® Premium Baltic Substrate, will deliver the same quality, reliability and service to your growing needs.
Lets Bloom Together!
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VEGETATIVE
At Sakata, we eagerly await the opportunity to present our customers with the newest additions to our high-quality product line year after year. In the pages that follow, you will find 46 new and improved varieties – including three brand new series – all specifically developed and brought to market to exceed your expectations.
Each of our new introductions has been rigorously trialed and refined with you at the forefront of our minds. With a strong focus on uniformity, timing, profitability and on-trend colors, our newest additions ensure endless production and garden success!
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New Varieties FROM SAKATA 3
SunPatiens
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SuperCal®
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SEED
Harmony Double
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Ping Pong
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Majorette
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Majestic Giants II
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Grandio
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Spring Grandio
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Princessa
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Danessa
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Supernova
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Virtuosa
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CUT FLOWER
Bonita
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Chief
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Champion II
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Candle
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Condor
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Echo
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Voyage II
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Sakata Solutions®
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Our Team
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Notes
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VEGETATIVE
CALIPETITE
Improved Color!
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CALIBRACHOA
Mini plants offer mighty impact at retail!
• BEDDING
• Improved vigor to better match the series • Naturally compact habit requires no PGRs • Day length neutral; does not require supplemental lighting • Series includes six colors
GREAT FOR CONTAINERS
COMPACT HABIT
RETAIL APPEAL
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
TIMING
Very Early
PLANT SIZE
6 - 12"h x 8 - 14"w
HABIT
Mounding
QUARTS OK
Yes
COLOR/MIXES
6/1
YELLOW
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VEGETATIVE
SUNPATIENS
2 New Colors!
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Compact
IMPATIENS
The trusted name for sun-loving impatiens!
• BEDDING
• One annual, countless options • Flourishing blooms in both sun and shade, spring through fall • Over 11 years of proven market performance • Compact habit works well in high-density production • SunPatiens Compact includes 17 colors
PGR NO PGR REQUIRED
SUN & SHADE
GREAT FOR CONTAINERS
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
VIGOR
Medium
TIMING
Early
PLANT SIZE
16 - 30"h x 14 - 20"w
HEAT
Yes
HABIT
Upright
306 PROD.
Yes
Connect! SUNPATIENS
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SUNPATIENS
COMPACT ROSE GLOW
COMPACT HOT PINK
VEGETATIVE
SUPERCAL
New Colors!
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PETUNIA
All-weather performers that can stand up to cold or heat
• BEDDING
• Early blooming, pH tolerance and suitability for cold-frame / low-energy production • Exceptional performance under all types of weather, from high heat to unexpected late frosts to rainy-wet cycles. Strong rain recovery! • High resistance to Powdery Mildew • SuperCal includes 15 colors
RAIN RECOVERY
HEAT & COLD TOLERANT
GREAT FOR CONTAINERS
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
VIGOR
Medium
TIMING
Very Early
PLANT SIZE
10 - 14"h x 12 - 16"w
HEAT
Yes
HABIT
Semi-Upright
Connect! SUPERCALPETUNIA SUPERCALPETUNIA
SUPERCAL ROSE
SUPERCAL ROYAL RED
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SEED
HARMONY DOUBLE ANEMONE
The top choice for anemone growers worldwide
• BEDDING
• New Pink is a bright and vibrant addition to the series! • Tidy, compact habit with an abundance of petals • Early flowering matched to series • Series includes four colors
New Color!
GREAT FOR CONTAINERS
COMPACT HABIT
GREAT FOR HOLIDAYS
SPECIFICATIONS
GOMPHRENA
Explodes with color in mass plantings and containers
Improved Color!
COMPACT HABIT
• BEDDING
• Purple Improved has a more compact habit with stronger stems! • Strong stem with many branches, even under warmer and humid conditions • Series includes three colors
EASY TO GROW
UNIFORMITY
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Raw
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
19 - 20 Weeks
CROP TIME
10 - 12 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
4", Gallon
CONTAINER SIZE
Gallon
PLANT SIZE
6 - 8"h x 5"w
PLANT SIZE
16 - 20"h x 8 - 10"w
COLOR/MIXES
4/1
COLOR/MIXES
3/1
PINK
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PIN G PONG
PURPLE IMP
SEED
Improved Colors!
MAJORETTE
GERBERA JAMESONII BEDDING POTTED CROP
A higher rate of uniformity than any other Gerbera series for flowering and plant habit
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• Pink Halo Improved and Yellow Dark Eye Improved are earlier to flower, matching the series • Highest number of flowers at first flower and continues flowering • Series includes seven colors
UNIFORMITY
RETAIL APPEAL
GREAT FOR CONTAINERS
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Slick Coat
CROP TIME
14 - 16 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
4 - 6"
PLANT SIZE
8 - 10"h x 10 - 12"w
COLOR/MIXES
7/1
PINK HALO IMP
YELLOW DARK EYE IMP
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SEED
MAJESTIC GIANTS II PANSY
Preferred choice for fall & spring markets & longer shelf life at retail
Improved Colors!
• BEDDING
G R A N DIO PANSY
• With larger flowers and a shorter peduncle, Clear White Improved better matches the series • White with Blotch Improved is the perfect combination of habit, flower size and earliness • Consistent flowering under very short days
Bred for ease of growing in today’s production systems New & Improved Colors!
• BEDDING
• Deep Blue with Blotch Improved is a rich, deep blue with large flowers • New Beacon Rose is a unique color for pansies and a fresh addition to the series, matching in earliness and habit • Series includes 13 colors
• Series includes 16 colors
LARGE FLOWERS
RETAIL APPEAL
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
EASY TO GROW
UNIFORMITY
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Primax
SEED FORM
Primax
CROP TIME
Fall to Spring
CROP TIME
Fall to Spring
11 - 12 Weeks
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MIXES AVAILABLE
10 - 11 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
Packs, 4", Basket
CONTAINER SIZE
Packs, 4", Basket
PLANT SIZE
8"h x 6"w
PLANT SIZE
7"h x 5"w
COLOR/MIXES
16/4
COLOR/MIXES
13/5
CLEAR WHITE IMP
WHITE W/ BLOTCH IMP
BEACON ROSE
DEEP BLUE W/BLOTCH IMP
New & Improved Colors and a Mix!
SEED
SPRING GRANDIO PANSY
Specifically bred for early spring production
• BEDDING
• Deep Blue with Blotch Improved brings you a larger flower and deeper, richer color • New Beacon Rose is a unique, fresh addition to the series, matching in earliness and habit • A striking blend of colors, the new Star Spangled Mix includes Clear Rose, True Blue and White with Rose Blotch • Series includes 13 colors
EARLY BLOOMING
UNIFORMITY
GREAT FOR LANDSCAPE
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS SEED FORM
Primax
CROP TIME
Fall to Spring 10 – 11 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
4", Baskets
PLANT SIZE
7"h x 5"w
COLOR/MIXES
13/3
DEEP BLUE W/ BLOTCH IMP
BEACON ROSE
STAR SPANGLED MIX
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SEED
PRINCESSA
NewS
SERIE PRIMULA ACAULIS BEDDING POTTED CROP
New Princessa has large blooms, nearly twice the size of a regular acaulis
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• Early blooming, 5+ days earlier than standard acaulis • Ideal for mass of color plantings in large containers, baskets, mixed containers and landscapes • High heat tolerance with less flower abortion under warm conditions • Requires no cold treatment for flower initiation • Series includes six colors
LARGE FLOWERS
EARLY BLOOMING
HEAT TOLERANT
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
Winter to Spring 21 Weeks
BLUE
10
GOLDEN
PINK
CONTAINER SIZE
4 - 6"
PLANT SIZE
6"h x 8"w
COLOR/MIXES
6/1
ROSE
SCARLET
WHITE
SEED
DANESSA
S U PE R N OVA
PRIMULA ACAULIS BEDDING POTTED CROP
PRIMULA POLYANTHA BEDDING POTTED CROP
Bred for uniform plant habit, color, flower size and quality
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• New Yellow joins the Danessa series with same earliness to match • Requires no cold treatment for flower initiation
Good for sales as a bedding plant or in containers
• Series includes 10 colors
New Color!
UNIFORMITY
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New Color!
EARLY BLOOMING
COMPACT HABIT
SPECIFICATIONS
UNIFORMITY
• New Orange matches the series perfectly – uniform earliness and habit • Fall flowering for fall sales when potted early; spring flowering when potted later and grown cold • Series includes 11 colors
RETAIL APPEAL
GREAT FOR LANDSCAPE
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Raw
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
Winter to Spring
CROP TIME
Winter to Spring
18 - 19 Weeks
21 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
4 - 5"
CONTAINER SIZE
4 - 5"
PLANT SIZE
4"h x 6"w
PLANT SIZE
7"h x 6"w
COLOR/MIXES
10/1
COLOR/MIXES
11/1
YELLOW
ORANGE
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SEED
VIRTUOSA
NewS
SERIE VINCA
Compact and uniform habit with good basal branching in pots
UNIFORMITY
• BEDDING
• Overlapping strong petals with round flower shape • Performs well in the garden, even under extreme conditions – warm and humid to cool with low light • Series includes eight colors
COLD TOLERANT
HEAT TOLERANT
MIXES AVAILABLE
SPECIFICATIONS
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CRANBERRY
DEEP RED
LAVENDER
POLKA DOT
DEEP PURPLE
PUNCH
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
8-11 Weeks
CONTAINER SIZE
Packs, 4 - 6"
PLANT SIZE
12 - 14"h x 12 - 16"w
COLOR/MIXES
8/1 (mix not shown)
ROSE
WHITE
CUT FLOWER
CHIEF
B O NITA ASTER
• CUT FLOWER
Beautiful, fully double pompom flowers
New Color!
ON TREND
• New Shell Pink is an on-trend, light pink color that deepens as the flower matures • Blooms are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact • Fusarium tolerant • Series includes seven colors
CELOSIA
Chief produces large, uniform, globe-shaped flower heads
Improved Color!
LARGE FLOWERS
DOUBLE FLOWERS
SPECIFICATIONS
HEAT TOLERANT
• CUT FLOWER • Fire Improved is hot! Brighter, bolder color and more uniform flower shape • Improved uniformity across earliness, flower shape and size, habit and stem length • Can be direct sown in the cut flower bed or field and is very well suited for production in areas with high temperatures • Series includes six colors
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Raw
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
15 Weeks
CROP TIME
Spring to Summer
STEM LENGTH
30 - 36"
SPACING
4" x 5"
STEM LENGTH
24"
COLOR/MIXES
7/1
SPACING
4" x 4"
COLOR/MIXES
6/1
SHELL PINK
12 - 13 Weeks
FIRE IMP
13
CUT FLOWER
CHAMPION II
NewS
SERIE CAMPANULA
New Champion II boasts superb uniformity and large flower size!
• CUT FLOWER
• Great plug performance • Uniform and shorter flowering window; quicker cycle for growers • Uniform plant height with upward-facing flowers making for better transportation • Rose is an attractive and trendy flower color! • Series includes four colors
FAST PLANT CYCLE
LARGE FLOWERS
HIGH PLUG PERFORMANCE
UNIFORM PLANT HEIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Pelleted
CROP TIME
Winter to Spring 18 Weeks
DEEP BLUE
14
STEM LENGTH
36 – 40"
SPACING
5" x 5"
COLOR/MIXES
4/0
LILAC
PINK
ROSE
CUT FLOWER
CANDLE DELPHINIUM
Suitable for tunnel, greenhouse and field production
Improved Color!
HIGH PLUG PERFORMANCE
• CUT FLOWER
• Vibrant White Shades Improved offers better plug performance and more uniform, earlier flowering • Suited for winter production and flowers with a minimum of 10 hours of daylength • Series includes three colors
EARLY BLOOMING
UNIFORMITY
SPECIFICATIONS
CONDOR FLOWERING CABBAGE CUT FLOWER
Eye catching, on-trend look for arrangements
New Colors!
• New Red and White are earlier to flower and taller than leading competing variety • Ideally shaped, small head on a strong and straight stem – easy to cut and bunch! • Series includes three colors
ON TREND
EARLY BLOOMING
STRONG STEMS
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Raw
SEED FORM
Raw
CROP TIME
Fall to Spring
CROP TIME
Summer to Fall
16 - 18 Weeks
16 - 17 Weeks
STEM LENGTH
48 - 60"
STEM LENGTH
25 - 30"
SPACING
8" x 8"
SPACING
4" x 4"
COLOR/MIXES
3/0
COLOR/MIXES
3/0
WHITE SHADES IMP
RED
WHITE
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CUT FLOWER
E CH O LISIANTHUS
The world’s first 100% all double, largeflowered lisianthus cut flower
Improved Color!
STRONG STEMS
VOYA G E I I
• CUT FLOWER
• Pure White Improved has large flowers on improved habit, more top flowering • Group 1 / Standard Double Flower – Spray type • Series includes eight colors
DOUBLE FLOWERS
LARGE FLOWERS
SPECIFICATIONS
LISIANTHUS
Large, fringed, • Voyage II White Improved has longer, gorgeous more sturdy stems flowers with strong petals • Same true white color withstand the and earliness, matches series perfectly rigors of • Group 2 / Double Flowers shipping
Improved Color!
ON TREND
• Series includes eight colors
DOUBLE FLOWERS
LONG VASE LIFE
SPECIFICATIONS
SEED FORM
Pelleted
SEED FORM
Pelleted
CROP TIME
Winter to Spring
CROP TIME
Spring to Mid-Summer
22 - 24 Weeks
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• CUT FLOWER
22 – 24 Weeks
STEM LENGTH
36 - 48"
STEM LENGTH
24 – 36"
SPACING
4" x 6"
SPACING
4“ x 6"
COLOR/MIXES
8/0
COLOR/MIXES
8/0
PURE WHITE IMP
WHITE IMP
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PREMIUM BALTIC SUBSTRATE With 42 years of trusted customer service, reliability and innovation, Sakata now brings you Sakata Solutions®. Introducing high quality, premium Baltic substrate for all your growing needs. • Five perfected blends • Endless customizable options
The solution to your growing needs!
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OUR TEAM SALES & MARKETI NG JOE CIMINO
GREG GABRELS
JAMIE KITZ
BRAD SMITH
Senior Sales Manager
Key Account Sales Manager
Key Account Sales Manager
Retail Category Manager
408.778.7758
331.248.0140
408.782.5341
408.710.4927
jcimino@sakata.com
ggabrels@sakata.com
jkitz@sakata.com
bsmith@sakata.com
YOSHI HAMADA
MARK SEGUIN
ALICIA SUITS
Cut Flower Sales
Global Marketing Manager:
Senior Marketing Manager
PD Manager
Cuttings
408.782.5391
408.710.4281
408.722.1318
asuits@sakata.com
yhamada@sakata.com
mseguin@sakata.com
C U S TO M E R SE R VIC E
PROGRAMS & PRODUCTS
CARLA BAWDON
BOB CROFT
KEN HARR
Customer Service Manager
Technical Support Specialist
Product Technical Manager
408.782.5347
Trials Coordinator
408.763.1319
cbawdon@sakata.com
616.443.3121
kharr@sakata.com
bcroft@sakata.com
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NOTES
YELLOW
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SAKATA ORNAMENTALS P.O. Box 880 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 408.778.7758 Flowers@Sakata.com SakataOrnamentals.com
10.2019