Javado Magazine 11 English

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No 11

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Magazine Why is Hebe Addenda® incredibly popular?

4 style trends you must have seen

Javado’s Plantradar

Urban Botanic Update

pages full with plants of the future

WildlifeStyle Magazine for the green retail trade

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Consequences of the Sea Container Crisis Make Their Mark The Chinese container ports of Shenzhen and Guanzhou have been disrupted by COVID-19 measures, which has had a knock-on effect on international container shipping. To avoid delays, shipping companies are avoiding these ports.

Insufficient empty sea containers are now reaching China. As a result, there is a shortage, which is causing a lot of delays and prices to rise sharply.

The consequences are starting to make their mark. Ceramics are just one product where prices are rising, and some items have sold out.

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Thieves Stealing Cuttings at Garden Centres Tropical houseplants are a big commercial sales success around the world. Rare varieties are very valuable. The online trade in cuttings of these plants has exploded.

Some of our customers have regularly noticed that expensive, special plants have been affected by thieves taking illegal cuttings. Garden centre Tropica and garden centre Pflanzen Mauk in Germany have taken measures. Some of their plants are now kept behind a glass wall. An additional advantage of this arrangement is that it increases the exclusive appearance of the displayed products.

Successful Shopper Activation in Spain In partnership with Orchids Holland and Flowercouncil Holland, Javado carried out a shopper activation with the Spanish garden centre group Aliat.

The aim of a shopper activation is to entice consumers to the garden centre by using social and other media, POS material and a win promotion. Subject to conditions, the budget was shared by the participating parties.

The campaign ran at more than 40 Spanish garden centres from mid-March to mid-April. Consumers who bought an orchid received a ceramic pot as a gift.

Contact us if you’d like to know more about the possibilities of using shopper activation for your chain.

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HTA awards – Javado wins gold and best in category The variegated Spathiphyllum Jet Diamond, entered

by Javado, has won gold and best in category houseplants at the HTA New Plants Awards 2021.

This year there were 93 New Plants entered into the awards. Javado was awarded medals in other categories as well: OK-Plant Optimises Its Consumer Brand From mid-June, OK-plant will market the Phalaenopsis, small green plants and lifestyle products under the brand name 'Kolibri'. The brands Little Kolibri Orchids and Little Lizard Greens will be discontinued.

The reason the brand policy is being taken to task is the expansion of the Phalaenopsis range; in addition to 9-cm varieties, OK-Plant will also grow 12-cm Phalaenopsis, so the term 'Little' is no longer appropriate for the range.

Dahlia Labella® Grande Red-White – Silver (annuals) Kalanchoe bloss. Mozaic – Silver (houseplants) Phalaenopsis OP0021 – Bronze (houseplants) Tradescantia Sweetness – Bronze (houseplants) Peperomia Burbella – Bronze (houseplants) Acer palmatum Cascade Ruby – Gold (shrubs&climbers) Acer palmatum Cascade Citrine – Silver (shrubs&climbers) Cornus alba Miracle – Bronze (shrubs & climbers)

Publishing information

For years, all OK-Plant’s activities have been aimed at building a strong consumer brand. Two factors play a leading role here: the top quality of the plants, and a very high-quality and distinctive range that provides added value in line with the latest trends.

Javadoplant B.V. Venus 116 2675 LN Honselersdijk The Netherlands www.javadoplant.com

Various smart solutions have been developed to stimulate sales in the retail environment, such as the mix-and-match furniture and garden centre table concepts. If you’d like to know more, please get in touch with your contact person at Javado.

Javado Magazine is published four times a year in six languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Czech and Dutch).

Nothing in this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever without Javadoplant’s prior written consent.

Organic Avocado Plant The stones which grow into avocado plants are collected from a number of restaurants that use a lot of avocados. This creates an attractive product from what is otherwise waste.

The concept is called AVO-CADEAU. The whole concept is biodegradable; the tray, the pot, the printed info, and even the sticker on the pot.

We regularly receive a number of shelves of these plants. Let us know if you’re interested.

Although the content of this magazine has been created with the utmost care, neither the publisher nor its employees can be held liable for any inaccuracies.

All products are available while stocks last. Contact Javadoplant for information on prices and availability.

Editors: Javadoplant BV, Marketing department E: marketing@javadoplant.com Editorial staff: Fred Beekenkamp, Michel Heemskerk, Tanja van Bijlevelt Chief editor: Gerson Aalbrecht

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Urban Botanic Keep up to date with the latest and greatest plants for collectors. This Urban Botanic Update contains information about special plants that we can regularly provide from stock.

Philodendron ‘Fuzzy Petiole’ Philodendron 'Fuzzy Petiole' is a rare plant that will appeal to every plant lover.

The petioles, covered with thick, fluffy hair, are fantastic. The leaves exhibit a beautiful, subtle stripe pattern.

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Monstera pinnatipartita The first thing you notice when you hold this Monstera in your hands are the strong leaves. They feel just as solid as the leaves of Epipremnum Marble Planet. One nice characteristic is that the typical Monstera holes will appear in the leaves if there is enough light. This Monstera also has beautiful patterned leaves.

Philodendron ‘Painted Lady’ This Philodendron has attractive, elongated leaves.

The neon green colour immediately catches the eye, especially the way it contrasts with the red stems.

Also worth a mention; the spotted pattern that gives 'Painted Lady' its name.

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Caladium Caladium’s natural habitat is the Amazon region, especially alongside rivers and creeks. It’s a tuberous plant, so not your average houseplant.

The plant dies back in the winter. Cut the leaves after they have completely withered, then put the pot in a dry place, preferably between 12 and 15 ºC, and don’t give any more water.

In the spring, put the pot back in a warm spot, and start watering again.

It's really rewarding to see the plant come back to life.

Philodendron ‘Florida Ghost’ Get to work as soon as we have the rare 'Florida Ghost' back in stock. It’s an amazing addition to any plant collection. The new leaves are initially bright white, then gradually change colour from light green to dark green.

Syngonium alba The Syngonium alba treats us to unpredictable markings and patterns in the leaves, which immediately catch the eye thanks to the bright white and dark green.

These are resilient plants, and easy to look after.

Syngonium ‘Pink Splash’ / ‘Red Spot’ If you look carefully at the arrowhead-shaped leaves, you will notice pink speckles and pink spots. These makes this syngonium very popular among many plant enthusiasts. The name 'Pink Splash' has changed to 'Red Spot’, but the plant can be found under both names.

Philodendron ‘Pink Princess’ With its very dark, almost black, leaves and bright pink spots, this is a dream plant for many plant enthusiasts.

Young leaves start life olive green with almost white markings, before developing into the spectacular colour spectacle that gives this plant its royal name.

Philodendron ‘White Knight’ This philodendron grows compactly, so it isn’t a fast climber. It’s a strong, clean plant with possibly the most beautiful white and green leaves around. A real winner, in other words, but rarely found for sale. We’re now going to be receiving these a little more often, so keep an eye on stocks.

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4 style trends

The space you live in has to be more than merely functional, of course; you need attractive surroundings that suit you. However, creating a beautiful, balanced end result is not that easy, and not everyone can afford an interior designer.

Fortunately, there are various living styles you can check out to help you decide the kind of atmosphere you like best. There is plenty of inspiration to be found online and in interior design magazines for you to get started.

There are dozens of living styles to choose from; some timeless, and others entirely tailored to the current spirit of our times.

The living styles in this latter group are particularly popular subjects in interior design magazines and TV programmes.

It’s fair to say that the houseplant has taken an important place in the interior of our homes in recent years. Some plants are more fashionable than others. Also important is that the plant’s pot or basket is an attractive addition that reflects the desired living style.

At Javado, we’ve been responding to the trends in living styles for many years. In this magazine, we take a closer look at four trends that you can expect find in interior design magazines now and in the near future.

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SERENE Soft colours, shapes and materials • Matt, not shiny • Timeless and high quality

This target group knows how a calm, natural base allows accessories to be used to make subtle changes to the interior from time to time.

In these times, people long for peace and the beauty of nature. Round shapes, light colours, matte ceramics and light woodwork are important ingredients in this.

The few accessories necessary exude high-quality.

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A single black accent in combination with the calm colours of the walls and furniture makes the interior even more appealing.

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Glassware, especially hydroponic pieces where the roots are clearly visible, fits perfectly in this trend.

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The colour palette is pretty and calming. The colours feel very natural. If you look closely, you’ll notice both warm and cool hues, which creates a comfortable, uncluttered atmosphere.

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EARTHY Connection with nature • uneven patterns • earthy tones

This target group values connection with nature. They are attracted to natural materials with coarse structures, and are willing to pay more for handmade products which aren’t uniform.

Plants are an essential part of the interior.

Terracotta, concrete, matt ceramics and baskets all fit this trend perfectly. The patterns are natural, uneven and coarse.

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Stephania erecta in a stone pot blends really well with this trend.

The weathered terracotta in combination with the rough, natural bulb from which the plant grows gives a very pretty effect.

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This basket work is from the brand Terima-Kasih (Indonesian for thank you). It’s part of a project in which basket work is woven for a fair price, and provides the local community with a steady income.

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It uses a beautiful set of colours for a warm interior. These are the very same colours that we also used in our article ‘Colours of 2021’ in Javado Magazine No. 9; a natural base supplemented with carefully thought-out colour accents.

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DARING Combine aspects from all kinds of styles • new shapes • bold colours

People who follow this trend aren’t afraid to wear their hearts on their sleeves. The home resembles a museum, with a collection of different atmospheres that can, strangely enough, be combined with each other.

This target group is daring, open to change, and sensitive to impulse purchases. If they come across a nice plant in a nice pot, they’ll happily buy it on the spot.

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Matt or gloss? Anything goes in this trend, as long as it stands out. One example is shiny glazing that seems to drip off the pot.

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Shapes are important, and new shapes in particular, such as these stacked rings, perfectly fit this trend.

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There is also a kaleidoscope of colours present. What’s surprising and makes this trend unique is the use of bold colours in combination with softer tones.

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ELEGANT Meticulously thought-out, luxurious living style • accents with marble and brass • soft colours

This trend radiates elegant luxury. Round shapes, soft colours and slender legs give it a feminine touch. It’s characterised by the use of the natural materials brass, matt gold and marble.

This target group has an ideal picture in their minds about how the interior can radiate tranquillity and luxury. A lot of thought goes into home decoration. The ideal plants have soft colours and a luxurious or soothing appearance.

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Grower report

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Less than 100 years ago, this upper part of Holland wasn’t land at all, but sea. It was reclaimed in 1930 to meet the demand for more agricultural land. I’m currently on one of the many farm plots. Each plot might be exactly the same size, but this one is different: Rudolf Hopmans has switched from arable farming to horticulture. I’m interested in finding out more about the nursery that originated here. Rudolf is waiting for me under his large windmill, ready to start the tour of the nursery.

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My grandfather and grandmother were one of the couples selected to move to the polder when it was ready to be inhabited around 1939, so this is a real family farm. I came into contact with floriculture when I was studying. After working in the floriculture sector for several years, I started dreaming of running my own plant nursery. In 2007, I started talking with someone from the Addenda growers' association. All the growers in this group work really well together. They helped me take my first steps in growing plants. Initially, we combined this activity with our arable farming, but I was dedicating more time and effort to growing plants, so last year we switched completely from arable farming to horticulture.

Later, we move them to the outdoor fields, where they can grow into strong, resilient plants.

What plants can we expect to find at the nursery?

Hebe Addenda is a very important crop for us. We used to be the smallest Hebe Addenda grower, but now we’re the biggest. The other crop in which we’re a major player is Heuchera. Together with grower FN Kempen, we supply the Heuchera Indian Summer series.

We put the plants in the cultivation pots on the container field. If it rains heavily, the excess water quickly passes through the porous rock to the drainage pipes. We collect all the water in our water basin for reuse. Some water is retained in the crushed lava. If it’s very dry, the plants can absorb this water from the lava.

Now we’re outside, I can see work being carried out in the distance on a brand-new area for outdoor cultivation.

It’s a great opportunity to see how the outdoor container field of a modern garden plant grower works.

We’re expanding, and we’ve created a new container field.

First, the drainage pipes are laid in the ground, then covered with a layer of 10-cm crushed lava. This is then covered with a layer of fine crushed lava, which is levelled and compressed. After the resistant root cloth is placed on top, the area is ready for use.

We’re walking through some modern greenhouses now, what are they for?

When the young plants have just been potted, we first put them in the greenhouse to get them off to a flying start.

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Hebe Addenda is extremely popular with our customers.

Why do people find this plant so attractive?

The genetics of the Addenda varieties have been very good for about six years now. We grow a beautiful range of strong, dense varieties. As a result, consumers have been rediscovering flowering Hebes in recent years. I think it's about the overall appearance; the graceful spherical shape of the plant, the glossy leaves, the intense colour of the flowers, and the fact that they decorate the garden from summer through to winter and provide butterflies and bees with nectar.

The trick now is to keep improving and innovating. Initially, a Danish company was responsible for breeding Hebe Addendas, but we’ve since taken it over. I hired a breeder and set up part of our nursery for breeding, with all the equipment needed.

What beautiful products can we expect in the future?

Last year, the new 'Vinoa' variety with wine-red glossy leaves and purple flower panicles was introduced, and it was highly successful. ‘Vinoa Pink' will follow soon, basically the same plant but with pink flower panicles.

at the same time. We believe it will become an irresistible impulse product in the retail environment. When the plant has finished flowering, there’s a good chance it will flower a second time.

Furthermore, breeding is about improving existing varieties. We want our plants to have a resistant nature, so that it’s in a good position to nip diseases and pests in the bud. Our company is called 'Natuurlijk Hopmans’. We like to let nature flourish, and we don't like using plant protection products.

Is there anything else you’d like to say to our readers?

We’re in a fortunate position, because our main crops Heuchera Indian Summer and Hebe Addenda are very popular. In fact, demand has outstripped supply in recent years. My favourite outlets for this product are florists and garden centres. We enjoy working with Javado as a partner. We try to deliver orders to Javado as well as possible, but it would be a big help if these orders arrived well in advance. So, don't wait any longer, and order the Hebes in advance from the Javado webshop. The cold spring this year has delayed the season slightly. Most varieties will be available from 2 August.

One very exciting new variety that we’ll be introducing is the 'Mucha'. All our Hebes bloom throughout the season, with a number of flower panicles in bloom until the frost.

'Mucha' is different, however, as it’s a floriferous variety that amazes onlookers with a sea of flowers that all bloom

The farm includes an enormous windmill, a Bed & Breakfast, and a beautiful farmhouse with a lovely ornamental garden, among other things

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Hebe Donna® is a very bushy plant with flower spikes of 5 to 7 cm. Its abundantly flowering habit brings colour to your patio and extends your enjoyment of lazy summer evenings right into autumn. Hebe Donna® looks splendid in a pot on your patio, terrace or balcony but also shines like a true star in open ground.

A brand-new offering is the Hebe Vinoa®. After years of dedicated breeding, Addenda® has succeeded in developing a Hebe with unique shiny leaves in a deep shade of wine red. This inspired the name; the French vin and the Italian vino.

This well-branching and compact Hebe personifies luxury and brings a flavour of the Mediterranean to your garden or balcony.

The distinctive feature of Hebe Classica® is its variegated leaves and plumes of blue or pink flowers.

Choose from a variety of colours, length of flower spikes and leaf colours. The variegated leaves and abundant flowers will bring an extended period of style and elegance to your garden or terrace.

Hebe Granda® is an authentic plant with large plumes of flowers measuring 10 cm or longer. This impressive eye-catcher gives a long, rich display of blooms. Hebe Granda® is currently only available with blue flowers. This plant is ideal for the patio, terrace or garden room, but its true glory is revealed when planted as a solitary specimen.

Hebe Petita® has a naturally compact but richly blooming nature.

Inspired by the belief that bigger is not always better. Hebe Petita® is supremely suited for smaller pot sizes of 10.5 and 12 cm. Enjoy the small, shiny leaves that highlight a host of diminutive blue, pink or white flowers. Ideal as a table decoration or in flower arrangements.

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New Products

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It’s been a long time since we were last able to stroll happily through the latest bedding and garden plant products.

We miss the international plant fairs, and we miss the Flowertrials. However, sitting around doing nothing isn’t an option. Michel, Cees and I (Gerson) investigated what’s available ourselves, and we’d like to share with you some of the novelties we discovered. A number are already on the market, while others are planned for 2022 or still awaiting sufficient positive reactions.

An additional bonus of our search is that we’re now in talks with various breeders and growers about cultivating novelties for Javado. This is where we’d appreciate your help. Please scan the QR code to open an online form, and indicate which novelties would be suitable for sale in your garden centre.

We’d really appreciate your input!

Agapanthus Fireworks ‘Fireworks’ is the world’s first re-flowering evergreen bicolour Agapanthus!

The blue and white flowers are real eye-catchers. The large umbels consist of a mass of hanging bell flowers.

The evergreen leaves are short, neat, and resilient. ‘Fireworks’ flowers for at least 3 months and is hardy to -10 oC, so it’s more hardy than the average evergreen Agapanthus.

After a test period of 4 years, Agapanthus ‘Fireworks’ earned the ‘Award of Garden Merit’.

Agapanthus Poppin Purple ‘Poppin Purple’ is a beautiful Agapanthus for the perennial border or a pretty patio pot. The flowers are intense purple. ‘Poppin Purple’ produces an amazing number of flower stems.

Place ‘Poppin Purple’ in well-drained soil in direct sunlight. Hardy to around -12 oC.

Azalea Azajoy Can I plant my indoor azalea in the garden after it flowers? This is the commonest question about indoor azaleas. Since indoor azaleas don’t tolerate frost, the answer always used to be ‘no’... until the ‘Azajoy’ appeared. You can enjoy this compact, richly flowering azalea in the home, but ‘Azajoy’ can also be planted in the garden, or used to brighten up the terrace.

The flowers of ‘Azajoy’ don’t shed brown scales, so it’s ideal for use as a houseplant. Once planted outside, you can enjoy an evergreen garden plant that flowers beautifully every year.

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Berberis Neon series If you’re a garden lover looking for a garden plant which can add colour, the ‘Neon series’ is a great solution. These shrubs have very bright colours, and certainly do justice to the name ‘Neon’.

The plants are very resilient to diseases and pests, and can be planted in direct sunlight.

Buddleja Magda’s Gold Knight The large, dark blue flowers contrast beautifully with the yellow variegated foliage. The leaves of this Buddleja are bright yellow in spring, with a green stripe in the middle of each leaf. As the season progresses and the plant get more sun, the leaves darken slightly.

‘Magda’s Gold Knight’ is a natural mutation of ‘Black Knight’, with the same vigour and dark blue flowers.

Cornus alba Miracle What makes Cornus ‘Miracle’ so special is its spectacular colour display. In spring, the leaves are green-white, with pink edges. In late summer to autumn, the foliage is an intense purple-pink. In autumn, the stems of ‘Miracle’ turn red.

‘Miracle’ tolerates both sun and partial shade, and is hardy to -30 oC.

Cortaderia s. Tiny Pampa ‘Tiny Pampa’ is without doubt the shortest, most compact Cortaderia on the market. It reaches a maximum height of 60 cm, including flowers.

This Cortaderia blooms abundantly, and is ideal for smaller gardens and terraces. Another bonus for the trade of ‘Tiny Pampa’ is the simple logistics thanks to its size.

Echinacea Evolution ‘Evolution’ is a compact Echinacea whose beautiful colours catch the eye.

The flowers turn from red to orange, then to pink, and finally purplish red. The hearts of the flowers, whose petals grow close together, remain green. It all adds up to a very cheerful effect.

Plant ‘Evolution’ in the full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy to -25 oC.

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Echinacea SunSeekers Tequila Sunrise The SunSeekers series now includes an Echinacea with beautiful bicolour flowers; ‘Tequila Sunrise’. This compact, well-branching plant flowers abundantly and maintains its colours.

Festuca Sunrise Meet the world’s first Festuca with copper-coloured inflorescence. The deep green foliage creates a beautiful contrast.

‘Sunrise’ flowers in June-July, and tolerates a variety of soils. As an added bonus, these very strong plants are resistant to both drought and heat as well as very humid conditions. Hardy to -25 oC.

Hebe Medieval series ‘Color King’, ‘Pink Princess’, ‘White Knight’ and ‘Ice Queen’ are the four stars in the Hebe ‘Medieval series’. Each of these compact Hebes has its own unique colour.

This Hebe series is characterised by the compact, spherical growth habit. The colours of the young shoots are extra bright in the spring.

Hydrangea Daredevil ‘Daredevil’ is the very first Hydrangea serrata with dark red foliage. Unlike other dark-leaved serrata species, the leaves of ‘Daredevil’ remain very dark red in direct sunlight.

‘Daredevil’ flowers on annual growth. The very hardy adult plants reach a maximum height of 60 cm.

Hydrantea Meet ‘Hydrantea’. This new concept revolves around a Hydrangea serrata that is both a beautiful, flowering garden plant, and can be used to make tea.

This species originates from Japan, where the Japanese brew sweet, medicinal tea from the dried, fermented leaves.

This garden hydrangea is sold in packaging with information for the consumer about the product.

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Miscanthus Silver Cloud This beautiful novelty is the world’s first red-flowered variegated Miscanthus.

The small white stripes give the leaves a silvery glow which contrasts beautifully with the red inflorescence.

Adult plants reach a height of 100 cm. The abundant flowers start to appear in August, and last until the first frosts. Resistant to drought and humidity. Hardy to -23 oC.

Pennisetum Dance With Me The flowers of this plant look like ice crystals dancing in the air. You can enjoy these flowers to the full, because 'Dance With Me' produces abundant quantities of them. 'Dance With Me' immediately catches the eye on the grower’s test fields, thanks to the enormous sea of flowers it creates.

'Dance With Me' flowers from June all the way through to the first frosts. Good in full sun, drought resistant, and hardy to -22 oC.

Pennisetum Lumen Gold In the spring, the leaves look like they’re made of pure gold. The leaves then change to a very lively, light green, which contrasts beautifully with the abundant white flowers that ‘Lumen Gold’ produces in the summer. It makes an excellent garden plant, or can be placed in a pot on the patio. ‘Lumen Gold’ is also insensitive to diseases and pests, and can tolerate drought and humid conditions. Hardy to -18 oC.

Prunus laur. Sofia ‘Sofia’, a new type of Prunus laurocerasus, is a very welcome surprise in the world of garden plants. As we have come to expect of Prunus, 'Sofia' is also very easy to care for. The small, shiny leaves make this a very attractive garden plant. It does well on its own in a pretty pot, or can be planted as a hedge; 'Sofia' is highly versatile.

This garden plant reacts well to pruning, can withstand heat and direct sun very well, and is also hardy to -25 oC.

Pyracantha Sunny Star 'Sunny Star' is a Pyracantha that changes colour. The berries, which start off in a fresh lemon-yellow hue, slowly turn orange.

These strong plants need no special care in the garden. The white blossom at the beginning of summer attracts pollinators, while the berries bring in the birds. 'Sunny Star' has 80% fewer thorns than 'Soleil d'Or'.

Hardy to -20 oC.

Rosa Jam-a-licious Rosa rugosa 'Jam-a-licious' has fewer thorns than comparable varieties. The striking dark pink flowers with yellow centres appear in large numbers in May and June. The deep red rose hips also appear early in the season.

'Jam-a-licious' is a very strong, hardy and decorative garden plant.

Salvia Feathers We’d like to draw your attention to this new Salvia hybrid. 'Feathers' catches the eye with its beautiful, incised leaves, as well as the early flowering. The plant produces abundant spikes full of small flowers from as early as the beginning of May. 'Feathers Flamingo' has romantic, soft lilac flowers, while those of 'Feathers Peacock' are a deep blue.

Salvia 'Feathers' is a must for the Salvia enthusiast.

Viburnum Coppertop 'Coppertop' is blessed with glossy foliage. New shoots are bronze-coloured, while older leaves are green. The result is a graceful garden plant that is a real treat for the eye. In the spring, the flowers of 'Coppertop’ are white and fragrant.

Viburnum 'Coppertop' is easy to prune, it can be planted in both direct sunlight and partial shade, and it’s resistant to heat and drought.

Calibrachoa Cabaret Good Night Kiss The Calibrachoa Cabaret series is known for its wealth of flowers. and 'Good Night Kiss’ is no exception. It starts flowering early in the season, and flowers will continue to form even if there isn’t much light.

The flowers of 'Good Night Kiss' look like velvet because of the dark pink edges that turn to dark purple. The subtle yellow stripes emerging from the yellow hearts resemble tiny light sources.

Dianthus Flutterburst The delicate flowers of 'Flutterburst' float above the grey-green leaves like a swarm of happy butterflies. It’s a soothing scene that is difficult to look away from.

The beautiful pink flowers have dark pink centres and small white stripes.

Granvia Pink Flame It would be fair to say that the introduction of Granvia 'Gold' was a great success. The special, crackling straw flowers are remarkably large. This striking appearance proved to be a hit in the retail environment.

Granvia is now available in a second colour; 'Pink Flame'. And what a colour it is. The shocking pink flowers look as if they were designed to cheer up the garden.

Petunia Circus Sky Make way for the spectacular Petunia 'Circus Sky’, with its charming, attractive appearance. This novelty combines the starry sky pattern of the 'Sky' series with the petunia colour, which is the most important colour in the trade.

The fine white flower edges emphasis the special, slightly wavy flower shape.

Daring white stripes add a fantastic effect to the flowers.

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Verbena Drums Purple Red The Verbena 'Drums' series is a very early-flowering and compact range of plants. The 'Purple Red' is a striking member of this series. The cheeky colour combination immediately catches the eye.

We’d really like to know your opinion!

Zinnia Red Yellow Bicolor The irresistibly beautiful flowers have bright red cores surrounded by golden yellow petals. In flowerbeds or window boxes, the more mature flowers develop beautiful subtle shades of apricot, salmon pink and old-Dutch pink; a real kaleidoscope of colours in the garden, and with only one species!

During the summer, the plant continuously produces new flowers, providing a beautiful colour spectacle throughout the season.

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• KOKODAMA is completely plastic-free • KOKODAMA is 99% natural and 100% biodegradable • Part of the turnover of every KOKODAMA sold is donated to help educate children in Sri Lanka

“Our mission is to inspire and help with the creation of a beautiful piece of nature in the home”

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In week 34, our stock is packed with the most beautiful and unusual plants, which you can use to transform your garden centre into a plant paradise

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Special event

W ildlife lifestyle style

week

23 August - 27 August

After the summer holidays, you can transform your garden centre into a breathtakingly beautiful tropical plant paradise. Wildlifestyle Weeks at your garden centre from 1 September!

Make it something special We obviously don't have to explain anything to you about setting up a plant department, but hopefully we can inspire and help you with some ideas and POS material.

Javado went on safari with the most adventurous breeders, and we made a lot of purchases. For deliveries in week 34, the stock is packed with the most beautiful, unusual and sought-after plants for the indoor jungle. An unprecedented range for those garden centres that want to make a big impact after the summer holidays with a fabulous botanical event.

Online Enthusiasm for houseplants is still spreading like wildfire. Maybe there are some plant lovers in your region who you’d like to let know that you’ve got some really great products available.

The 'Wildlifestyle Weeks' is the perfect time to attract existing and potential plant lovers to your store. A good way to achieve this is advertising in your region via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram.

This is how it works • Presales will start on August 11.

• Choose a shipping day in week 34 (23/08 to 27/08) • Go to the stock, view the range, and order until you think there will be no more room in your garden centre.

• The quantities listed are the quantities available, so be quick.

Can you give me an idea of the range of plants?

We’re not announcing the exact range yet, but imagine: • Must-have green plants, such as Monsteras, Calatheas, Alocasias, Strelitzias and Philodendrons.

• Special green plants, such as Alocasia Frydek, Calathea White Fusion, etc • Distinctive orchids, bromeliads and other tropical beauties.

And there’s more..

Our pottery and home decoration buyer has also been on the hunt for special items. So don’t forget to hunt out unique pots and special items in our stock.

In the retail environment In principle, a beautiful range of tropical houseplants speaks for itself.

There's nothing like the sight of a well-stocked plant department.

It can give a nice effect to include home decoration, pottery and plant tables in the department to emphasise the idea of living in a green oasis.

You can use our A3 and A4 posters to give the department an extra tropical touch.

Poster A4: 396443 Poster A3: 396442

Marketing We’ve got various attractive images available which you can use in a social media campaign, among other things. Request them from marketing@javadoplant.com

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Endless enjoyment with dried flowers

Every bouquet of dried flowers is designed with love Can also be ordered by type Dried flowers are very trendy

Webshop search tip: Type 'dried flowers' in search field

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Did you know this?

Digitalis: mysterious poison, medicine and Van Gogh

Digitalis purpurea is a beautiful plant which grows wild in large area of Europe. The toxicity of this plant is well known.

Every part of Foxglove contains digoxin and digitoxin. However, as is often the case, the toxic components can have a medicinal effect in the right dosage.

"Digitalis has a power over the motion of the heart" wrote William Withering in 1785. He is recognised as the discoverer of Digitalis as a medicine. He also found out more than anyone else how deadly Digitalis can be, as his quest to find the correct dosage proved to be fatal for a number of patients.

One of the most notable side effects of an excessive dose is that it affects your eyesight; it's as if you’re looking through yellow tinted glasses. According to legend, Vincent van Gogh's yellow period was the result of foxglove therapy.

Reach for the sky!

The substance digoxin is so chemically complex that the pharmaceutical industry has never been able to recreate it synthetically. It’s interesting to know that fields of Digitalis are cultivated for medicinal use.

Ground cover, climbing plant, evergreen and indispensable for butterflies and other insects. Did you know that hedera, commonly known as ivy, is a European plant?

Hedera helix is found in large areas of Europe, but not on the Atlantic coastline. Hedera Hibernica, conversely, is found on the Atlantic coastline, from Portugal to Ireland.

Umbels with many small flowers appear in late autumn. These are very rich in nectar, and an important food source late in the year for bees and other insects. The black berries ripen at the end of winter. Although poisonous to humans, they are a source of food for birds. Many butterfly species use hedera as a host.

In its natural environment, hedera searches out sunlight by climbing up the trunks of trees. Research has shown that trees suffer little from this. Despite the extra competition for nutrients and sunlight, hedera doesn’t damage trees.

How rare is a four-leaf clover?

You know the feeling; you could use some luck, and you look for a four-leaf clover in a field of clover. So, how rare is a four-leaf clover in reality?

As you might expert, this has already been studied. It turns out that the answer depends to a large extent on the location.

One study that found the chance was 1 in 10,000, but another study put the odds closer to 1 in 5,000.

The cause of this phenomenon also remains inconclusive. It could be a recessive gene, a mutation of the DNA in a cell, or a developmental error due to environmental factors.

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Grower report

Snepvangers Tuinplanten

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We’ve finished the tour, and sit down at the table to continue our chat. Now that I’ve got to know Mark and Stephan well, I’ve come to the conclusion that they want to become the biggest grower with a range of garden plants for the autumn. However, a healthy dose of modesty prevents them from shouting this out from the rooftops. 'Maybe we're there already,’ Stephan remarks dryly. Skimmia is the standard-bearer of their range. Ready for almost 40 years of Skimmia experience? Read on!

Stephan: My father wanted to start his own business, so he bought an uninspiring cornfield in 1983. He turned it into a container field, and had a greenhouse built on it. His vision was to grow garden plants in containers, which was quite unusual at the time. Skimmia played the leading role right from the earliest days of this nursery.

I started studying horticulture, with a specialism in cell biology. Afterwards I worked in a laboratory, but I missed being outdoors and the plants. I joined the business in 2001, and I haven’t regretted it for a moment.

Mark: I already used to work at the nursery as a Saturday job when I was 13. Over the years, I’ve got to know the nursery inside and out, and Stephan and I are now partners. We’ve always been involved in sales together, now we have another salesperson.

Mark Boemaars

Stephan Snepvangers

only one. We wanted to become a one-stop shop for these products. These days we can make very attractive composite trolleys, or supply our entire range through a finely-meshed distribution network.

Why is Skimmia such a popular garden plant?

With its green foliage and wealth of coloured flower buds, Skimmia adds colour to the garden in winter. The rich bloom is a welcome source of nectar for bees in early spring, at a time when few garden plants are in flower.

Skimmia is also an easy-going garden plant that can be placed in the garden or in a pot on the terrace. You should bear in mind that this plant likes the shade, so don’t place a Skimmia in direct sunlight.

The Skimmia is by no means an easy plant to grow. The problems begin with being able to create the desired numbers. Skimmia is always propagated by cuttings, which can be taken from the plant in the summer. However, the Skimmias used for cuttings no longer bloom that season, so they have to stay at the nursery for an extra year. There is also a lot of manual work involved. The plants are regularly moved, sorted, cleared of weeds, and so on. Fortunately, much of this work is carried out in the summer. We’re therefore well-known among students from the surrounding area who are looking for a nice holiday job.

Stephan and Mark are very welcoming and open. They let me look into all the company’s nooks and crannies, where many test species can also be found. I ask them how they came to specialise in garden plants that are highly ornamental in autumn and winter.

We owe all that to the Skimmia. What’s unusual is they aren’t sold in the spring, but in the autumn and winter.

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How old is a plant when it leaves your nursery?

We grow the plant completely ourselves. The process starts with planting the cuttings in the pots. We cut about 25% of the cutting material from our own plants, and obtain the rest from cutting suppliers. The smallest plants in 9-cm pots need just over a year, while the large sizes are 6 years old before they leave our nursery. Most plants are about 2 to 3 years old.

The best-selling Skimmias are still the male varieties such as 'Rubella', but the female Skimmia is gaining in popularity, such as our favourite variety 'Temptation'. These plants have large, bright red berries. These only develop after the plants have been pollinated, which is where our cheerful employees, the bees, come in. It all goes to show just how dependent we are on nature, so it’s no surprise that we attach great importance to making sure our business processes are sustainable. Our pots are made of recycled plastic, and very easy to recycle again, thanks to the grey colour. We collect all the water for reuse, and we use predatory mites to combat spider mites.

What are your plans for the future?

Our busy season will start again at the beginning of September. I'm looking forward to it. We had an extremely cold spring which benefitted the Skimmias, they’re looking better than ever before. We’ll also be introducing various attractive novelties, such as a variegated garden gardenia, the Leucothoe Firestar and the Viburnum Coppertop.

For the future, we plan to expand our range, and further deepen the relationship with our regular customers. In terms of the latter, we’re building a new delivery ware-

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house, where we’ll have more space to improve our logistics and fulfil customer-specific wishes.

Expanding the range is something that takes a lot of time and energy. My father still breeds Skimmias as a hobby, so some new varieties will appear in the future. We also work well with Van Vliet New Plants and Plantipp (see Javado Magazine #9). We regularly receive test varieties, such as this variegated, hardy Fuchsia.

We only add a new article if it really adds value to the range. A good example of this is Skimmia Perosa, which has proven to be very popular since its market launch. The colour pattern on the leaves is both unique and changes colour throughout the year.

There are lots of pretty garden plants that we can enjoy in the autumn and winter. The plant sector is doing really well at the moment. If that means we can enjoy healthy growth together with our regular customers such as Javado, then we’ll be two very satisfied people.

The Snepvangers Tuinplanten team is a great mix of young and old.

All Skimmia varieties at a glance: Autumn Diamond Finchy Fragrant Cloud Magic Marlot Marlot Perosa Pink Dwarf Red Dwarf Rubella Rubesta Rubesta Jos White Dwarf White globe

The rest of the range: Agapanthus (3 varieties) Andromeda (3 varieties) Camellia ( 15 varieties) Cotinus (3 varieties) Escallonia (1 variety) Euonymus (1 variety) Forsythia ( 3 varieties) Gardenia (7 varieties) Ilex (2 varieties) Leucothoe (8 varieties) Ligustrum (3 varieties) Lonicera (1 variety) Loropetalum (2 varieties) Nandina (6 varieties) Photinia (6 varieties) Pieris (12 varieties) Prunus (5 varieties) Sarcococca (6 varieties) Strobilanthes (1 variety) Syringa (6 varieties) Trachelospermum (1variety) Vaccinium (1 variety) Viburnum (8 varieties)

Skimmia does not like direct sun. This outdoor field is fitted with screens.

Temptation (berry) Pot sizes: 9,5 / 10,5 / 13 / 15 / 17 / 19 / 21 / 23 / 29

Garden Gardenia If you enjoy the scent of Gardenia in the garden, then garden gardenias are just for you. Snepvangers Tuinplanten now cultivates a range of 7 hardy gardenias. I can confirm that the flowers smell at least as good as the Gardenia we sell as houseplants.

Viburnum Coppertop Add a splash of colour to your garden? How about using the new Viburnum Coppertop as a hedge?

This novelty is expected from week 38.

The nursery has 4 hectares of greenhouses and 3 hectares of outdoor fields.

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Garden plants

Our garden plant buyer Cees van Soest brings you up-to-date about the best garden plants for this time of the year.

August

Hebe Addenda Vinoa

Crocosmia

Heuchera

Hydrangea paniculata

Photinia Chico

Photinia ‘Chico’ adds shine to the garden all year round Did you know that the branches of Photinia Chico are wine-red in colour?

Young leaves are a beautiful bronze, then slowly turn dark green as they age.

The bronze leaves of this compact, spherical garden plant catch the eye every time they emerge. I pruned them a little more in June so that new, bronze-coloured leaves will appear in the autumn.

This hardy plant maintains its glossy foliage all year round, and can be placed in direct sunlight or partial shade. A sheltered spot out of the wind is best.

This very compact Photinia, has been on the market for a few years now, and is selling very well. It’s a must-have for the green specialist trade.

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September

Liriope muscari

Panicum

Hebe Magicolor

Pyracantha

Calluna Garden Girls

Panicum, my favourite ornamental grass As autumn arrives the ornamental grasses are playing an increasingly prominent role in the garden. I’ve become a fan of ‘Panicum’, a North American grass.

It fascinates me that there are varieties of this grass with grey-blue leaves, fresh green leaves and red-brown leaves. The height of the plant also depends on the species.

Panicum grows upright. The leaves stay close together, creating solid plants.

You can combine shorter varieties in the mixed border, or create a division with a row of Panicum.

And finally, my favourite characteristic of Panicum; in winter, the dried leaves and panicles remain in place for a long time in their original upright form.

When the winter sun shines on the golden brown plants, it’s a fantastic spectacle!

October

Callicarpa

Skimmia White Dwarf

Vaccinium Fireballs

Helleborus

Erica darleyensis

Vaccinium Fireballs, a logical name The bright red berries of the Fireballs are larger than those of the average Vaccinium vitis idaea. They appear earlier in the season and last longer.

These plants are often used as ground cover. That’s a great idea, because the berries help wildlife get through the winter. I think the plant also looks lovely by itself in an attractive pot on a table. The plant flowers in the summer, and as this season draws to a close you can see the first berries appearing.

These berries are edible, and very healthy. Although it’s something I haven’t got around to myself yet, you can make your own jam from the berries.

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Product

Alocasia Green Jungle The beautiful plant genus Alocasia can be found in the jungles of Asia, where a total of 79 species of Alocasias grow in the wild. In their natural home, the leaves of some species can grow to a size of 1.5 metres.

The Alocasia has become an incredibly popular houseplant. The large, green leaves give you the feeling that you’ve got a piece of the jungle in your home. The smaller varieties often feature beautiful veins in their leaves.

Plant lovers are highly attracted to the plant genus Alocasia, but it’s a bit of diva with various requirements. Below, some tips on how to keep an Alocasia happy.

Silver Dragon Portodora

Sarian

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Stingray

Dwarf Amazonica

Placement Choosing the right spot in your home is important, as the Alocasia loves light but cannot tolerate direct sunlight. The large leaves seek out the light, so if the light comes from one side, all the leaves will turn towards it. It’s a good idea to rotate the plant slightly each time you water it.

Giving water The large leaves evaporate a lot of water, so you can give this plant plenty of water. However, make sure the roots aren’t constantly waterlogged. If you give too little water, the leaves will droop. If you give too much, yellow spots will develop in the leaves. Water your Alocasia twice a week in the spring and summer.

Yucatan Princess

Lauterbachiana

Calidora

Red Secret

Pink Dragon

Tears If the plant gets enough water, water droplets can form at the end of the leaves. This is absolutely normal for this plant, but something you should be aware of if you have a wooden floor, for example.

Spraying The Alocasia originates from a warm, humid climate. Room temperature is ideal for it, but the air can be too dry, especially when the heating is on. To compensate, spray the plant with plenty of water regularly.

Dead leaves If the Alocasia is in a well-lit spot and gets enough water, plenty of new leaves will appear. Older leaves are then shed, as would be expected. When these dying leaves droop, you can cut them off.

Collection The power of this houseplant becomes clear if you place all kinds of different Alocasia, both large and small, and from very dark to bright green, on a garden centre display table. The Alocasia possesses a unique ability to radiate a primal jungle feeling.

Poster A3: 396341

Popular Due to its great popularity, the availability of this range is regularly under pressure. Although growers are gradually releasing more of these plants, demand is also continually rising. We try to keep a range that is as complete as possible available in the webshop. If you order Alocasias, don’t forget to have a look at what’s available from Denmark.

Also, check out our stock regularly, because you might find small batches of special varieties that we have been able to purchase.

Dragon Scale

Zebrina

Polly

Black Velvet

gageana California

Wentii

Cucullata Bambino Arrow

Frydek

Black Zebrina

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Special report

The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) was formed by Liam Cleary (Old Railway Line Garden Centre), Natalie Porter (Happy Plants) and Mollie Higginson (New Leaf Plants) in January 2020. The group was created to unite the scatterings of under 35s working in horticulture, to better facilitate collaboration, education and innovation. YPHA’s primary focus is to consider how the industry might evolve to appeal to a younger demographic than has previously been the case- both in terms of future horticultural employees and future garden centre customers.

Lizie Fox Founder of the Rose Press Garden

James Woodham- Javado UK caught up with some members to discuss their own personal involvement within YPHA and asked them the following: • How did you personally get into horticulture?

• What are the reasons you joined YPHA? • What have you learnt from others being part of a group?

• What do you think are the challenges for people today wishing to get into horticulture?

I joined YPHA to learn more about the industry, gain contacts and network. So far it has been so helpful whilst starting up my business and everyone has been really welcoming. I love the contacts I have made and the advice they have given me. As someone from a marketing background and limited horticultural experience it has been very helpful to have opinions from those who run garden centres, nurseries and work in horticultural roles. I’ve enjoyed listening to the talks and even the ongoing commentary in the Whatsapp group gives me insight into the busy times for different people all through the industry and the highs and lows.

Katie Eckley Director of Operations Old Railway Line Garden Centre Ltd I Gained interest through family business then studied Horticulture BSc at Pershore College and Worcester University. I wanted to join YPHA to create a wider network and learn from others experiences.

It’s also great to keep up to date with current changes within the industry.

I’ve had a love of gardening from my early years. Once I bought my first home with a garden I spotted a gap in the market for products aimed at a younger demographic, which inspired me to launch my business where I sell flower seed gift packs with super simple step by step instructions.

I believe the main challenge the industry faces is making it more accessible for beginner gardeners- there are so many words, acronyms and latin names. I strongly be-

The YPHA main objectives To develop a network of likeminded peers, providing each member with their own set of contacts across the industry;

It’s really good to hear opinions from different aspects of the industry. You learn a lot from shared experiences of various situations and how people are resolving them. I now have more supplier connections and also a great new t-shirt.

To educate, and be educated by, our fellow group members across a range of industry specific and lateral skills;

In our area, the distance to travel to education facilities is a problem. Schools don’t seem to focus on horticulture or agriculture at all so unless there is a family connection or pupils are lucky to get some weekend work in the sector, it’s not seen as a genuine career opportunity. We have to work really hard to show people how they can thrive with a career in Horticulture.

To consider our future customer, and to evaluate how we can develop our industry to better align with their demands;

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To re-ignite the social side of the industry, with the aim of attracting more young people in the future;

To visit schools and college fairs to highlight the existence and extensive benefits of the horticulture industry;

lieve that everyone should enjoy gardening and I think the industry needs simple instructions, video content and younger role models. It’s getting there and there are steps in the right direction, but there is still a huge percentage of the population who hasn’t discovered the world of plants and gardening yet.

Mollie Higginson Co-chair and Treasurer of YPHA New leaf plants- northern sales representative and mail order manager I worked for a few summers in my family business and I got hooked, I fell in love with working in the industry and have worked my way up.

I decided to set up YPHA as I felt that the industry needed something that pulled all young people together, this, I felt, would push the industry forward and make it seen as a viable career path for others.

the industry, just working at a nursery and not doing other sides of the job before hand, I wasn’t clued up on much other than the simple things. My plant knowledge has increased as well as my understanding of other jobs in the industry.

Trying to find apprenticeships is really very difficult. They are out there and the money is available to invest in them, but actually finding a horticultural apprenticeship is hard.

On the apprenticeship website, horticulture isn’t even mentioned. We are already closing ourselves off, we need to shout about how great our industry is more so that more people want to join.

All the team at Javado UK , really admire what Liam, Natalie, Mollie have achieved so far with YPHA . We hope it continues to grow and evolve to ensure the bright future of UK horticulturalists.

We hope our customers take the time to encourage young staff within their business to also get involved! www.ypha.org.uk

I love having people to reach out to and social with that know what the job is like, I’ve really valued the friendships I’ve made. I’ve learned so much about all other sides of

consumer brand- garden centre concepts

increase your turnover per m2 always in line with the latest living styles periodic change of the range in line with the seasons

For more information contact Michel: michel@javadoplant.com

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Must-haves of the season

AUG | SEP | OCT

Hebe Addenda Donna mix

Rubus Herbstente Vaccinium Goldtraube

Eunoymus White Spire Euonymus Green Spire

Sedum Atlantis

Viburnum tinus mix

Conifers mix

Ilex Glory Gem

Cham. Nana gracilis

Skimmia White Dwarf

Skimmia Rubella Skimmia Double Diamond

Pyracantha mix

Skimmia Mystic Marlot Skimmia Finchy

Carex Evergold Liriope muscari Carex Everest

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Pennisetum Karley Rose

Hakonechloa aureola Ophiopogon niger

outdoor

Pieris Forest Flame

Pieris Little Frosty

Perovskia Blue Spire

Anemone Pretty Lady

Nandina Blush Pink Nandina Obsessed

Leucothoe Curly Red Physalis Halloween King Leucothoe Zeblid

Callicarpa bod. profusion

Hypericum Miracle mix

Gentiana Diamond Blue

Gaultheria Pernettya mix

Gaultheria Big Berry

Match & Moss Pine Green Heuchera Indian Summer

Erica White Perfection

Calluna Garden Girls Twin

Erica Kramers Rote

Photinia Chico Photinia Little Red Robin

Helleborus Christmas Carol

Calluna Garden Girls Trio

Calluna Beauty Ladies

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New product

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New leaves bronze coloured Glossy leaves Very easy to prune Suitable as a hedge, in a solitary position pruned to shape, or as a shrub Fragrant, white flower clusters in spring

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About Javado

Stefan Sta My name is Stefan Sta, and I’m Javado’s logistics planner.

Part of my work does indeed involve planning logistics, which sounds nice and clear, but every day is full of challenges and surprises. I’m going to try to describe an average working day.

It actually starts the day before in the afternoon, when I set up the warehouse for the following day. Each customer is assigned a location in the warehouse, and I allocate colleagues to build up each customer’s trolleys. I make sure each colleague’s expertise is suitable for the type of customer. Then I send the mailing lists for the next day to the carriers.

In the morning, I first do a tour of the warehouse to check if everything’s OK. Then I sit down at the computer with a cup of coffee, and check the exact number of CC trolleys that are leaving on the day for each customer. If there are customers who don’t end up with full trolleys, I contact the seller to know whether the trolleys still have to be filled with products from stock. All transporters receive the mailing list again in the morning, with the exact numbers of trolleys.

In the early afternoon, I make overview lists for our English customers. This helps my colleague and the inspector quickly approve all UK customers for the customs papers required.

In the afternoon, I set up the warehouse for the following day, as explained above. In the meantime, I also keep a close eye on the current day’s trading. It’s always possible that something unexpected happens, and if the number of CC trolleys of a customer isn’t the same as the number I gave to the carrier, I have to let them know immediately.

The first shipments are ready to go at the end of the afternoon. I check whether all the products have been scanned, then I book the order. The driver can only load the relevant CC trolleys when the order has been booked. At this point there are lots of trucks coming and going, which I direct to the right loading docks. When the last customer is ready and booked, my working day is over.

The nice thing about my work is that I’m at the heart of Javado’s processes. I have contacts with the sellers, with my colleagues from the forwarding department, with transporters, drivers, and so on. Together, we make sure that our customers get their plants on time every day. I’m proud that we succeeded so well this busy spring.

Now just a quick word about myself. I’m married and I’ve got 2 children, one of whom works at Javado every Monday.

I coach a youth football team, and I’m a fanatic squash player. I’m looking forward to being able to play squash again when circumstances allow.

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