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and ornamental grasses. This series expanded with three new Its heat and drought tolerance make it a perfect partner to
colors for 2018 (Appleblossom, Pink and Violet) and one upgrade ornamental grasses or millet, rudbeckia, Salvia farinacea, pentas
(Red Improved). and/or lantana.
Falling Star offers a semi-trailing habit, unique among pentas. Multi-liners beyond the baskets
This series spans five colors, of which Hot Pink and Red are new With the introduction of multi-liner programs like Kwik Kombos
introductions. Falling Star is an obvious choice for baskets, or pair it and Confetti Gardens, breeding companies have taken much of
with vegetative geraniums such as Calliope Medium or Americana the heavy lifting out of creating gorgeous combo baskets. These
to create beautiful premium combos. pre-fab designs perform well for consumers, with components that
simply play nicely together. But why stop with baskets?
Scene stealers
One of the most interesting seed introductions this year is Consider Kwik Kombos or Confetti Gardens mixes as spillers or
Obsession Cascade verbena—a seed verbena with a trailing fillers in your premium combination planters. With 47 Kwik Kombos
habit! Obsession Cascade comes in five colors, including a Twister and 100 Confetti Gardens to choose from, the possibilities are
Violet previously available only from cuttings. Choose this new practically endless. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started:
series for monoculture hanging baskets or take a look at three Calliope geraniums are showstoppers by themselves; take them
new Seedsations combos using Obsession Cascade. Whether to the next level in 12- to 14-inch patio containers. Try Calliope
you need an economy basket program or a premium combo, new Large Magenta with Kwik Kombos Bombay Summer Sparkler
Obsession Cascade fits the bill. Mix. Pair Calliope Medium Deep Rose with Kwik Kombos
On the subject of, “Is it seed or is it vegetative?” two new seed Summer Romance Mix for a striking summer season extender.
products have taken the spotlight off their vegetative counterparts. Syngenta Flowers has unveiled four new Kwik Kombos for the 2018
Purple Prince is a compact alternanthera from seed! Its foliage season; be sure to check them out, too.
is a beautiful deep purple in full sun. Purple Prince is stunning in Confetti Gardens Safari mixes are new for 2018; each of these six
beds or as a mixed combo component where it makes a beautiful combos feature the all-new Great Falls trailing coleus. Consider
backdrop for bright coral, salmon or pink SunPatiens. Add blue their coupling potential with CannaSol cannas in 14- to 16-inch
salvia to pull it all together. containers! Use Safari Sahara with CannaSol Cleo, or combine
Kirigami ornamental oregano is a stunning accent plant! It adds Safari Outback with CannaSol Emily for compelling looks on the
color and texture to low-maintenance combination planters. patio or in the home garden.
Bigger can be better
Heaps of sunflowers are irresistible to home gardeners. Their
Sunfinity Yellow with Dark Center sunny yellow color instantly turns heads and induces smiles. New
helianthus from Syngenta Flowers
Sunfinity helianthus is an everblooming sunflower that will provide
color all season long. Plant three plugs in a 10-inch pot for a “drop
in” plant that will perform beautifully in a garden bed or a large patio
container. Or finish in 14- to 16-inch patio planters for gotta-have-it
impulse sales. Large blooming pots of Sunfinity sunflowers will fly
out the door into June and early July!
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Trio Confetti
Sahara Safari from
Dümmen Orange
Kirigami ornamental oregano
from PanAmerican Seed