Seasonal Lookbook: Spring 2019

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1 Seasonal Lookbook: Spring 2019 Featuring options to fulfill last-minute demand, plus our favorite new varieties and early releases for 2020 (available now!)

2 SuperNova Liners: Perfect for At-Once Demand! Need to fill boxes or benches for last-minute needs? We have a good supply of SuperNova liners available in a 52-cell tray from Four Star Greenhouse Contact your Griffin sales representative today for availability and pricing! Why SuperNova? Shorter crop times Less pinching & fewer PGRs Consistent and faster flowering Increased branching 2

3 SuperNova Liners: Faster finished combos! SuperNova 52 Faster finish Better branching Initiated blooms for more flowering, more quickly 8 trays per box Available weeks 9-13 Superbena Superbells Supertunia Scaevola Whirlwind Blue SuperNova 28 Thriller A larger, well-developed root system provides a jump-start to keep up with multiple plugs in combinations 4 trays per box Available weeks 9-13 Angelonia Angelface Super White 3

4 Angelonia Serena Rose 2020 Early Release A new color segment for Serena! Dense spikes feature large florets with a deep rose bloom and a dark eye Intense, deep color is maintained in high-light and high-heat environments Vigor and height fit the series Fits into warm bedding production Perfect for grower choice premium containers Excel in summer landscapes thanks to its high durability 4

5 Impatiens Imara XDR Series 2020 Early Release There s still time to get a sneak peak at the first commercial I. walleriana with strong natural resistance to Impatiens downy mildew Proven landscape performance fights back with reliable season-long flowering Vigor between Accent and Xtreme Available now in six colors and a mix Seed in stock now! Plugs available from all key Griffin plug vendors Imara XDR White 5

6 Vinca Cora and Cora XDR Series 2020 Early Release NEW Cora XDR available now in limited commercial quantities Even better aerial Phytophthora resistance than original Cora Superior branching and uniformity Improved flower forms and more free flowering Original Cora is still an excellent choice for late spring/early summer programs Reliable disease resistance in landscapes and gardens 10 colors and a formula mix 6

7 Basil Newton 2020 Early Release A fast-growing, highly Fusariumresistant variety with traditional Genovese flavor Unlike similar varieties, Newton has no licorice aftertaste Appeals to a wide range of consumers Large, bright green, crinkled leaves Ideal for vegetable wraps and fresh chopped herbs Plug crop time: 4-5 weeks Transplant to finish: 3-5 weeks Transplant to harvest: days Best for: fresh market field, home garden in-ground, home garden containers, hydroponics Newton 7

8 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties Autumn Sunset Just announced! A late introduction from Syngenta Flowers Anemone flowers with mid-late natural-season timing Moderate vigor Contact your Griffin sales representative to add this new release to your rooted or unrooted orders for the 2019 season! 8

9 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties The Hailey family expands with two all-new colors: Hailey Gold Rich, two-toned flowers Well-matched to the rest of the Hailey family Moderate vigor Hailey Gold Hailey Red Bronze Well-matched to the rest of the Hailey family Moderate vigor Hailey Red Bronze 9

10 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties Debbie Hot Pink Early flowering in the North, slowing to early-mid timing as you move south Medium-strong vigor Katie White Early natural-season flowering Moderate vigor Flowers are smaller but with more traditional form than Bertha White Debbie Hot Pink Katie White 10

11 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties Veronica Dark Pink Subtly two-toned flower color Medium-strong vigor Cynthia Scarlet Late natural-season flowering Replacement for Emelda Red, with improved vigor and more traditional flower form Veronica Dark Pink Cynthia Scarlet 11

12 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties It s a big year for new introductions in Dummen s Mystic Mums collection! Ditto Family All-new family debuts with four colors, all well-matched for timing and habit Early natural-season flowering with a nicely mounded shape Moderate vigor Ditto Pink Ditto Lemon Ditto Honey Ditto White 12

13 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties Tiger Eyes New standalone variety Buds open to reveal intense red flowers Large blooms mature with a widening yellow stripe to become a striking bronze bicolor Mid-season natural timing and strong vigor Tiger Eyes as flowers mature Tiger Eyes as buds first open 13

14 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties 24KaraMum Family New two-color family Extra-large flowers with enduring color Mounded habit with midseason natural timing 24KaraMum Bronze 24KaraMum Yellow 14

15 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties It s a big year for new breeding from Gediflora, too! 15 new varieties for 2019 including two all-new families Arluno Family Five-color family Mid-September timing Earlier than the Padre family Moderate vigor Arluno Orange Arluno Purple Arluno Pink Arluno Vanilla Arluno Yellow 15

16 What s New in Garden Mums 2019 New Varieties Fonti Family Five-color family Among the earliest Belgian Mum families Late August flowering for Northern growers Moderate vigor Fonti Orange Fonti Pink Fonti Red Fonti White Fonti Yellow 16

17 Amazel Basil 2019 New Varieties It s the most amazing basil out there! The first Italian sweet basil with downy mildew resistance Seed sterile Continues to produce leaves and shoots long after flower initiation Best in landscapes, but also adapts to large containers Invigorating smell and rich color! Available at both Pleasant View Gardens and Four Star Greenhouse in rooted and unrooted forms 17

18 ColorChoice Flowering Shrubs 2019 New Varieties Low-maintenance with supreme quality and performance Potted in fall or early spring, most varieties will finish in mid-summer Finish 1-gallon containers in: Average: weeks Cytisus, Hydrangea, Potentilla, Rosa, Weigela Fast: 8-10 weeks Buddleia, Caryopteris, Spiraea Numerous varieties available from both Proven Winners suppliers Hydrangea Tuff Stuff Ah-Ha Rosa At Last Spiraea Double Play Doozie Available at both Pleasant View Gardens and Four Star Greenhouse in a 28-cell tray Vernalized: Weeks 6-16 Non-vernalized: Weeks

19 Sedum Lemon Coral Proven Winners 2019 Annual of the Year Three reasons it s a must-have Easy to grow for growers and home gardeners Versatility Suited to baskets, combos and window boxes Iconic and fun! Easily recognizable at a glance, Lemon Coral has an unparalleled style Grown at Pleasant View Gardens in 32 Enhanced, 64 and 84 tray sizes Grown at Four Star Greenhouse in 104 and 104 Summer Spacer trays Also available: 4½ pre-finished from Lucas Greenhouses 72 tray from Plug Connection 19

20 Helle(bore) Yes! It s Time to Book Hellebore Orders! Whether you plant in spring or fall, it s time to book Hellebore liners Book now for fall 2019 or spring 2020 sales Availability can be limited. Order today! Choose large-cell inputs for the best value Larger inputs can increase the percentage of flowering and decrease production time Griffin lists multiple sources for Hellebore Contact your Griffin sales representative for details and to place your orders 'Flower Girl WEDDING PARTY Series from Walters Gardens HGC Merlin from Skagit Horticulture 20

21 Fairy Flowers Program Unique plants for miniature gardens Selections are naturally small or can be trimmed to stay tiny Well suited to outdoor or indoor use Expand the limits of your miniature gardening and/or succulent programs Encourage plant collecting among consumers of all ages! Choose from Gargoyle and Terrarium collections Terrarium Fairy Flowers Gargoyle Fairy Flowers 21

22 Finished Tradewinds Hibiscus Griffin offers an array of Aris-produced Tradewinds Hibiscus, in a range of sizes and colors. Book now for your next program! 22

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