News: floriculture

The 'VIV' Collection Continues to Bloom!

Helleborus Nursery are delighted to confirm that their 'Viv' range of Helleborus is expanding further for the new season.

These will include different colours of H.orientalis and many new interspecific varieties.

There are also many new Helleborus Niger selections which will flower before Christmas.

Buddleja ‘Butterfly Tower Magenta’

Just coming to its peak and flowering this week is Buddleja ‘Butterfly Tower Magenta’. This is a great plant for a smaller garden or even large patio pot as the habit is columnar.

This particular example is a 4 year old plant. It can be lightly trimmed at the end of each season but not cut back too severely. It's flower spikes will extend to 30cm in length.

Sustainablity is the Theme for IPM Essen 2022!

After the break in 2021, IPM Essen will be back next year with current topics and innovative products.

From 25 to 28 January 2022, the green sector will have a top-class platform at Messe Essen to discuss one topic in particular : Sustainability.

With its products, horticulture makes a decisive contribution to climate protection. The industry's need to exc...

The Value of 'Zero Treatment'

The Second Edition of the Concours International de la rose nouvelle de Nyon (The Nyon International Competition for New Roses) took place on the 26 June 2021.

A Uniquely Global Event

The competition is unique, not only in Switzerland, but also worldwide, as it is the first to entirely ban all chemical and biological treatments. The new &...

Begonia I'CONIA Aroma Peach is a Winner!

Fleuroselect is proud to announce that the FleuroStar Award 2021/22 goes to Begonia I'CONIA Aroma Peach from Dümmen Orange.

Alexander van der Kaaij, Senior Product Manager Bed & Balcony and Jeroen Meeder, Sales Manager Benelux, accepted the prize from Fleuroselect Vice-President Marc Driessen, Secretary-General Sally van der Horst and Marketing & Communication...

Busiest Year in their History!

Seiont Nurseries are in the middle of their busiest trading year in their history. 

Sales are up by some 30% and demand for 2022 looks set to be another record year! 

Great Little Alpine

Rosa Cutie Pie is a great little alpine rose which is going to be so popular! 

Read the full news report here: &nbs...

Matthiola Trials Result in Breakthrough

An ocean of soft tones, pretty pastels and intense colours and the sweetest scent that only Matthiola can offer.

The Matthiola Trials of Evanthia are blooming. At the greenhouse of G. van den Beukel in the Westland area of the Netherlands, Evanthia presents its complete range of Matthiola incana.

All commercial varieties side-by-side, exciting experimentals, and some very...

Capitalise on Houseplant Boom!

Sales of houseplants have boomed over the last year. With people confined indoors because of the coronavirus pandemic, it seems the immense value of adding plants to the home has finally been recognised.

Free Webinar Next Week!

You are invited to join a free webinar next week (Wednesday June 30) which is organised by FloraCulture Inter...

Heuchera Frilly Wins Bronze Medal!

Heuchera Frilly has won a Bronze medal in the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society Spring Challenge.

Extensive Marketing

As a result of the Plantipp team and their extensive marketing of Heuchera, it was entered into the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society Spring Challenge competition. See their video on Heuchera here:

Petchoa BeautiCal® Steals the Show!

Sakata’s 'Flowering Future' display trials were held last week at Pershore College in Worcestershire, U.K.

With the cancellation of this year’s FlowerTrials in Holland and Germany, and the prolonged restrictions on international travel, Sakata took the opportunity to present a selection of current favourites and new introductions at Pershore’s nursery.