Green Leaf Open House In June

If the plant geek in you can’t wait to check out the newest perennials and potted plants, then make plans now to attend the annual open house at Green Leaf Plants. It’s being held on Wednesday, June 15 at the company’s facility in Lancaster, Pa.

You’ll see the latest products from Green Leaf Plants and Keepsake Plants, including perennials, potted azaleas, tropical hibiscus, Sun Parasol mandevilla, exacum, potted roses and more. 

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Two new stars on the perennial runway come from Blooms of Bressingham: the fall blooming anemone Pretty Lady Series, with a compact habit and a very floriferous nature; and coreopsis ‘Sweet Marmalade’ a floriferous, light orange sport of ‘Crème Brulee.’ Green Leaf Plants is also introducing six new dianthus cultivars from Whetman Pinks and a new series of alcea called Spring Celebrities, with a compact habit, large flowers and a long bloom time. 

There are 10 new TradeWinds tropical hibiscus varieties available as liners, from light yellow to deepest red. Keepsake florist azalea liners include a 3-inch semi-double lavender called Emblem, and a Rozalea variety in dark pink.

In the trial garden at the open house, you can tour at your own pace and see new perennials from Blooms of Bressingham, along with others from Green Leaf’s breeder network, trialed side by side with commercial comparisons. You can also sign up for one of two special guided tours that will focus on selected new varieties for 2011-2012.

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Guided tours of the greenhouse will be going on all day. You can view learn horticultural processes up close, including propagation, production and shipping. There’ll also be lean simulation workshops offered in the morning and afternoon.

The open house includes a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., a buffet lunch and garden and greenhouse tours all day long. But you must RSVP by June 3! To register, eMail your reservation or call 800-321-9573, extension 288.

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