HilverdaKooij
Co Overduin and Jeroende Kuijer of HilverdaKooij. Kuijer is holding the new White Dahlia. According to him, there are not so many pure white dahlias on the market.
Clockwise: Hellebore Winterbells has been introduced about four years ago in the USA. The plant on the picture is growing in California for three years now and is still flowering. According to Kuijer, most hellebore only flower during colder periods, but this one is doing well in California too. The plants in the Carnation Flow line all have the same growing behavior. It has a large flower and can be grown in pots of 12cm and upwards. Alstroemeria Inticancha Moon was introduced last year, but had a limited availability. This year, larger amounts are available. Beaties Elegant Dianthus has been introduced about two years ago in Europe and last year in the USA. It is a series that retains color very well; about 10 days.
American Takii
Mike Huggett of American Takii showcasing the petunia Evening Scentsation. This variety won the AAS award for its fragrance and color. Evening Scentsation is a medium-sized multiflora type, reaching a height of 5-8 inches, and a width of 30-35 inches.
It is the first year that Takii America is rolling out a pollinator friendly porgramm. They supply graphics as ideas for growers and stores. This Salvia 'Summer Jules Lavender', for example is pollinator friendly. On top of that, it is also a AAS Regional Winner. Actually, the entire series is made up of AAS Winners. The Summer Juwel Pink, Red and White are all AAS Winners.
Sakata
Alicia Suits of Sakata with the new Petunia SuperCal. It combines well with petunia and calibrachoa. For the grower, Supercal is early blooming, pH tolerant and good for cold-frame/low-energy production. For the retailer, non-sticky foliage provides a cleaner look, strong roots keep leaves greener under stress, and crisp vibrant flowers provide higher sell-through. For the consumer, good garden performance under all kinds of weather - from unexpected late frosts, to rainy-wet cycles and even through the high heat of summer.
Clockwise: The Candy Tops Snapdragon is a dwarf plant with strong stems, upright habit and has constant blooms all season long. The entire series, consisting of five colors, is new. The new AAS and Fleuroselect winner Profusion Red. According to Suits, it is the truest red on the market. Stock Mime is a new series that consists of five colors. It is early to bloom with approximately 55% double flowers. According to Suits, this is quite high for Stock. Grandio Blue with Botch is a new variety in the existing pansy series. According to Suits, the true blue color makes it a special variety.
Dümmen Orange
Kate Sentos of Dümmen Orange presenting Miss Malibu. This variety has been introduced to the European market last year and will be introduced to the US market this year. It is an easy to care begonia with large flowers. The flowers do not fall off, which is an advantage for the retail.
Clockwise: Wild Romance is a new semi double New Guinea impatiens line. It has a new flower form. Trialing Coleus Great Falls is a new line that has a good ability to integrate in combinations. Perennial Mix and Match Planters are perennial combinations. The series consists of 22 varieties that can all be mixed together. They all time together. Savor the Flavor herb concepts are herb combinations that create a recipe. They currently have three recipes; tea, barbecue and pizza. This concept is aimed at the Millennials target group and simplifies the message by using icons and colors.
More novelties of the California Spring Trials participants will follow soon.