California Spring Trials 2018: Stand-Out New Plants from Dümmen Orange, Westhoff, Beekenkamp, and Plug Connection
Dümmen Orange and Floricultura stops along the California Spring Trials route had lots to see for the Greenhouse Grower team of Editor Laura Drotleff, Managing Editor Janeen Wright, Contributing Editor Allan Armitage, and Allan Armitage scholarship winner Andrew Scheldorf. Breeders at Dümmen Orange, Westhoff, Beekenkamp, and Plug Connection displayed their best breeding picks for introduction in 2018 and retail rollout in 2019. Check out some of the new plant varieties that stood out to the team, and be sure to follow them on Twitter @Laura_Editor_GG; @Janeen_GG) for the latest updates from the spring trials trail. Plus, don’t forget to come back later for more in-depth coverage of the trials online and in the June print issue.
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Cuphea 'FloriGlory Diana' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: Cuphea 'FloriGlory Diana' is Westhoff's first @AASGardenWinner.
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Begonia 'Shine Bright White' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: Westhoff is getting good feedback on its 'Shine Bright White' begonia hybrid. It was the No. 1 pick at European trials. 'Shine Bright Amore Red' is a new upright addition suitable for southern landscapes.
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Begonia 'Shine Bright Amore Red' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: Westhoff is getting good feedback on its 'Shine Bright White' begonia hybrid. It was the No. 1 pick at European trials. 'Shine Bright Amore Red' is a new upright addition suitable for southern landscapes.
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Petunia 'Cosmic Purple' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: I know, again with the purple. I can't help myself. I was drawn to the new 'Crazytunia Cosmic Purple' petunia at Westhoff. I'm not the only one. It was a top pick at The Home Depot trials.
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Alternanthera 'Choco Chili' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: Alternanthera 'Choco Chili' at Westhoff turns solid black in full sun. It looked great at
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Geranium 'Pinkerbell' (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: No chilling required to get
@BeekenkampNL regal geranium Pinkerbell to flower. PAC breeding ensures this early season product will stay in flower month after month. -
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Experimental Dreams Begonia (Westhoff)
@Janeen_GG: I'm hoping
@BeekenkampNL will decide to carry this experimental single-flowered Dreams begonia. Love it, want it! -
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Dreams Beuvillia White (Beekenkamp)
@Janeen_GG: Marketing Manager Sirekit Mole says
@BeekenkampNL is trying out putting males on its Waterfall Dreams tags to test out consumer response, which has been very positive so far. -
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Petunia 'Potunia Coral' (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Two of many new Potunias from
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Petunia 'Potunia Baby Pink' (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Two of many new Potunias from
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Poinsettia 'Holly' (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Wonderful leaf shape on the new Poinsettia 'Holly'
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Pot mum 'Rainbow Carousel' (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: I found this cheerful pot mum at Dümmen Orange. 'Rainbow Carousel' is pink and perky.
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Confetti Garden Trio Playdate Mix (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Big, bold color in the new Confetti Gardens at Dümmen Orange today.
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Mix and Match Perennial Combo: Emily New (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Dümmen Orange has more perennial combos to try out. They offer added value if you plant them out in the garden after using them in containers.
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Fuchsia 'Bella Miranda (Beekenkamp)
@Janeen_GG: New fuchsia color, ‘Bella Miranda,’ from Beekenkamp.
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Hamelia 'Lime Sizzler' (Plug Connection)
@Janeen_GG: Another focus of Plug Connection’s - Hamelia‘Lime Sizzler.’ This tough Texas Flame flower is a heat lover, perfect for Southern markets.
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True Bloom Roses (Plug Connection)
@Janeen_GG: Plug Connection rolled out a new line of True Bloom roses with six colors. They’re a shrub-type rose with a hybrid-tea type flower. They’re commercially available next year.
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Garden in a Box combos (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: Growers can now order combo components under one item number. Dümmen Orange is offering four new Garden Party in a Box combos.
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Wild Romance Impatiens (Dümmen Orange)
@Laura_Editor_GG: Wild Romance Double Impatiens from @DummenOrangeNA adds another romantic color with this lovely, vibrant Red. This unique series has gardenia- like flowers and thrives in full shade.
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I'conia Portofino Begonias (Dümmen Orange)
@Laura_Editor_GG: I'conia Portofino Begonias made their debut at
@DummenOrangeNA#CAST2018. With an impressive and jaw-dropping spectrum of colors, Portofino has a lovely container habit with oodles of large, double flowers.@Janeen_GG: Wow, Dummen Orange’s new I’Conia Portofina begonias have showstopping blooms in seven new colors.
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Gerbera and Calla Vase (Dümmen Orange)
@Janeen_GG: What a great mix of elegance and fun in this gerbera and calla combo at Dümmen Orange.
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Begonia 'I'conia Portofino Salmon' (Dümmen Orange)
@Laura_Editor_GG: This color makes my heart beat faster. I absolutely love 'I'conia Portofino Salmon' from
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Calla Combo (Dümmen Orange)
@Laura_Editor_GG: Golden State Bulbs was a good acquistion for
@DummenOrangeNA and adds to the company's portfolio. Operations Director Kate Santos says she is excited about making callas more approachable. They look beautiful in combos and may offer premium sales.
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Cuphea 'FloriGlory Diana' (Westhoff)
Begonia 'Shine Bright White' (Westhoff)
Begonia 'Shine Bright Amore Red' (Westhoff)
Petunia 'Cosmic Purple' (Westhoff)
Alternanthera 'Choco Chili' (Westhoff)
Geranium 'Pinkerbell' (Westhoff)
Experimental Dreams Begonia (Westhoff)
Dreams Beuvillia White (Beekenkamp)
Petunia 'Potunia Coral' (Dümmen Orange)
Petunia 'Potunia Baby Pink' (Dümmen Orange)
Poinsettia 'Holly' (Dümmen Orange)
Pot mum 'Rainbow Carousel' (Dümmen Orange)
Confetti Garden Trio Playdate Mix (Dümmen Orange)
Mix and Match Perennial Combo: Emily New (Dümmen Orange)
Fuchsia 'Bella Miranda (Beekenkamp)
Hamelia 'Lime Sizzler' (Plug Connection)
True Bloom Roses (Plug Connection)
Garden in a Box combos (Dümmen Orange)
Wild Romance Impatiens (Dümmen Orange)
I'conia Portofino Begonias (Dümmen Orange)
Gerbera and Calla Vase (Dümmen Orange)
Begonia 'I'conia Portofino Salmon' (Dümmen Orange)
Calla Combo (Dümmen Orange)
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Janeen Wright is former Editor for Greenhouse Grower. See all author stories here.
Laura Drotleff is a former Editor for Greenhouse Grower. See all author stories here.