A crowning achievement

Ivory Prince has prolific ivory flowers flushed with pink and streaked with green and rose hues that deepen with time. The outward-facing, long-lasting blooms appear in January or February, depending on your location, and persist through April. The unusual silvery mottled evergreen foliage makes Ivory Prince attractive through all seasons and is a highly desirable plant in the border or in a container. With a tidy, mounding habit, Ivory Prince grows to 18 inches high and 20 inches wide. It’s hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 4.

Ivory Prince is an outstanding choice for winter and early spring container sales.

For growers
• Propagated from tissue culture, a 1-gallon container finishes in 30-32 weeks and provides five to seven flower stems. Quality tissue culture plants are available from Siere Handel.
• For best results, grow in a soil rich in organic matter, provide cool temperatures, and grow with 25-30 percent shade. Top dress with a slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
• Bred by UK plantsman David Tristram of Walberton Nursery, who also discovered Digitalis Goldcrest, Erysimum Fragrant Sunshine, and Scabiosa Pink Mist. Growers interested in becoming a licensed grower may contact PlantHaven at new.plants@planthaven.com.
 
For retailers
• Retailers will appreciate how Ivory Prince retains its habit and doesn’t become leggy, remaining attractive on the bench.
• For winter or spring mixed containers, pair Ivory Prince with striking foliage plants such as black mondo grass (‘Black Dragon’ makes an impactful statement), Hedera helix ‘Needlepoint,’ or H. helix ‘Variegata.’ Ivory Prince also looks fantastic with spring bulbs, such as snowdrops or Narcissus Tete-a-Tete.
• For an alluring display, show consumers how to use Ivory Prince indoors. Place the plants with high-end wicker baskets and water-proof saucers for a country chic look. Or for a more modern look, merchandise Ivory Prince with metallic glazed pots.

For landscapers
• Plant in well-drained, moist soil in partial to full shade. This vigorous grower features great garden performance from its evergreen foliage to its masses of ivory flowers. In cold climates, mulch will help protect the plant during winter. Remove older leaves once they become shabby. Cut back flowers once they’ve fully faded. Ivory Prince tends to be resistant to deer and voles, and is drought resistant once established.