US: Plantpeddler cancels Dümmen Orange begonia orders

Dümmen Orange announced the discovery of Xanthomonas in their Begonia stock plants at their El Salvador production facilities on December 15, 2017. In light of this situation, Plantpeddler directly decided to cancel all future orders of Begonia cuttings from Dümmen Orange, they reported on December 18.

Plantpeddler sources from several (all) global producers, with only a component coming from Dümmen Orange (DO). Begonia crops affected by this include all DO exclusives, and varieties produced by DO which they also source from other breeder/producers. Plantpeddler have booked replacement cuttings and are awaiting confirmation. "Our single goal is to secure cuttings in quantities sufficient to fulfill all booked orders. We believe this goal will be accomplished, but will require substitutions and in some cases adjusting ship dates of orders. Orders will be adjusted on a “first in – first filled” basis, in respect of those who entrusted us with their business", Mike Gooder, president and owner of Plantpeddler, writes in a letter to customers.

Dümmen Orange exclusives (all lost for the 2018 season)

Boliviensis: I’Conia: Miss Malibu and Miss Montreal; Unbelievable: First Kiss, Lucky Strike, Red, and Tweety Pie; Unstoppable: Fire, Salmon, and White.
Hiemalis: Dragone Evening Glow, Rosewood, Sunset, and White Blush; Oh So Orange, Polly, Red Baron, Rio, Valentine.
Solenia: Cherry, and Dusty Rose.
Terra Nova Varieties: Cocoa Enchanted Moonlight and Sunrise; Wing Revolution Maroon.

As these varieties are lost for the season, and are single sourced, Plantpeddler will make recommendations as to substitutions. "It is our goal to insure all growers booked with Plantpeddler will have replacement options available", Mike goes on to say.

All other varieties
Within the program are sourced from multiple farms, or are exclusives of other breeders including Beekenkamp, Kientzler, Koppe, Rieger and others. "We expect some impact within certain key varieties at peak, but expect our resupply efforts will sufficiently cover all orders.

"We will be notifying any customer directly whose orders may be impacted by any remaining shortage with options for substitutions or schedule changes. We will also be calling to discuss best disease management practices with all customers who have already received Dummen begonias from us this season.

"Based on our resupply efforts, there may be additional Begonia rooted cuttings available. All new orders will be considered on a “first in – first filled” basis."

For more information:
Plantpeddler
530 Second Avenue SW
Cresco, IA 52136
T: 800.827.1654
F: 563.547.5792
info@plantpeddler.com
www.plantpeddler.com