Plantpeddler held their annual Variety Day, Friday August 7, along with celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the company. The trials were held in the new site, completed the Spring of 2020, and represents an
investment in grower success by “Testing the Best in the Midwest”. The event showcased nearly 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals in large containers, hanging baskets and beds from a global array of
breeders.
Plantpeddler Trial Garde in Cresco, Iowa USA.
Participants had the opportunity to vote on their top three varieties. The winner this year, Bracteantha Granvia Gold, finished seventh in 2019, and was the overwhelming first choice for 2020.
Bracteantha Granvia Gold
Growers, breeders, brokers, and retailers spent the day evaluating the Trial Gardens, attending seminars by industry professionals, and touring the greenhouses. Presenters included: Broch Martindale, Corteva; Elizabeth Burdett, Selecta; Mike Faber and Ivan Izzo, BFG; Nathan Sell, Dümmen Orange; Dr. Christopher Currey, Iowa State University.
The second and third: Begonia I'Conia Upright Fire of Dümmen Orange and Encanto Pink of Beekenkamp
The Top 25 Varieties:
1. Bracteantha Granvia Gold, Suntory
2. Begonia I'Conia Upright Fire, Dummen Orange
3. Begonia Encanto Pink, Beekenkamp
4. Begonia Mistral Orange, Selecta One
5. Verbena Vanessa Compact Neon Pink, Danziger
6. Dahlia LaBella Medio Fun Purple Improved, Beekenkamp
7. Begonia Mahogany Cherry, Westhoff
8. Eupatorium Elegant Feathers, Kientzler
9. Petunia Hippy Chick, Danziger
10. Verbena Tamari Trailing Red, Suntory
11. Angelonia Alonia Big Bicolor Purple, Danziger
12. Impatiens Insp Sunpatiens Compact Tropical Rose, Sakata
13. Euphorbia Hip Hop, Fleurizon
14. Begonia I'Conia Portofino Citrix, Dummen Orange
15. Petunia Ray Pistachio Cream, Danziger
16. Catharanthus Soiree Double Pink, Suntory
17. Lantana Havana Sunset, Dümmen Orange
18. Petunia Itsy Magenta, Syngenta Flowers
19. Lantana Bandana Cherry Sunrise, Syngenta Flowers
20. Coleus Stained Glassworks Golden Gate, Dümmen Orange
21. Bidens Golden Empire, Danziger
22. Verbena Vanessa Compact Optik Lavender, Danziger
23. Osteospermum Zion Purple Sun, Selecta One
24. Calibrachoa MiniFamous Neo Double OrangeTastic, Selecta One
Tie 25. Multiliner DuraBella Red White & Blueberry, Danziger
Tie 25. Geranium Insp Calliope Large Orange Splash, Syngenta Flowers
Tie 25. Verbena Lanai Upright Twister Watercolor, Syngenta Flowers
Tie 25. Begonia Hiemalis Hailey Pink, Koppe
Tie 25. Petunia Ray Black Danziger
"The event was made even more enjoyable by the perfect weather, outstanding color in the gardens, with food and networking under the big tent. We greatly appreciate all of the breeders for submitting
genetics, all supporting vendor partner sponsors, the team at Plantpeddler for all the efforts and hosting, and especially everyone who attended", says Plantpeddler's Mike Gooder.
Next Variety Days:
Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day on December 3, 2020. Plantpeddler Variety Day on August 6, 2021. Please make plans to attend both events.
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