The new petunia line Flower Showers was selected for its garden performance and super floriferous nature. It’s very rain-resistant. Mayan Sunset was in high demand after last year’s trials.
Best Friends Forever
A new line of constantly reblooming dianthus, Best Friends Forever is available in six colors. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day sales and impulse buys.
New Hot + ‘Blue with Eye’ Lobelia
Westhoff’s new Hot + Lobelia series is “the next generation in heat-tolerant Lobelia breeding,” according to breeder reps on hand at the Green Fuse Botanicals stop in Somis, California. Other attributes of this striking lobelia include exceptional heat tolerances, heavy basal branching, and season-long flowering.
New Illusion Series ‘Dracula’ calibrochoa
According to the breeder, Westhoff’s new Illusion series offers growers a totally new color pattern in Calibrachoa that is like nothing seen before. The dramatic deep red and dark hues of ‘Dracula’ were particularly eye-catching when perusing the Westhoff offerings. Breeder reps on-site agreed, noting a similar reaction when presenting the new series to consumers. Growers will appreciate the compact, mounded habit and consistent bloom strength throughout the heart of the summer season.
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