Plant Breeders Offer Community Support During Coronavirus Pandemic

Dummen Orange, Armstrong Garden Centers COVID-19 First Responder DonationsTwo plant breeding companies are doing their part to help provide a positive experience in their communities.

Dümmen Orange recently partnered with Armstrong Garden Centers to distribute orchids to frontline health care workers during the coronavirus crisis in Southern California. More than 400 orchids and 100 hanging baskets were handed out to medical personnel at Primary Care Associates (PCA) Medical Group in Vista, CA, and at Villa Monticello Assisted Living Memory Care Facility for Seniors in Escondido, CA.

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“We wanted to show our gratitude to the medical community in how they have all stepped up to the challenge in caring for our sick and elderly under very trying conditions,” says Heather VonAllmen, Dümmen Orange Western Sales Manager for Tropicals. “Thanks to the generosity of our local partners at Armstrong Garden Centers, we can help lift the spirits of area medical personnel who are truly saving lives and providing critical care for patients battling COVID-19.”

The novel coronavirus remains a concern for people of all ages, but certainly for senior citizens and the immuno-compromised, which is why the medical community remains vigilant in protecting this high-risk group.

“We wanted to say thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff that are selflessly serving our communities and provide a bright spot for patients,” says Desiree Heiman, Vice President of Marketing for Armstrong Garden Centers. “May these flowers brighten the day of those that need it the most today and in the future.”

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Star Roses and Plants, the introducers of the Knock Out Family of Roses, has launched a campaign to encourage every American to plant a rose to support our country and show that “we’re all in this together” during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

“Roses are our national flower, and they’re a symbol of life, love, and devotion,” says Layci Gragnani, Rose Program Manager at Star Roses and Plants. “During this extremely unprecedented time, we want people to get outside and plant a rose, such as a Knock Out Rose or Drift Rose, as a symbol of hope.”

In addition to encouraging people to plant a rose, Star Roses and Plants is offering free social media graphics for garden centers.

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