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options in the mini category: Laser Synchro when a narrow bloom flowering, and feature umbrella-like blooms
window is a top priority. with a white calyx that’s a beautiful accent
Verano is bred to have good heat tolerance,
so it’s an excellent choice for summer Snowridge Midi, formerly part of the Laser on the Pink and Purple varieties. (White is
production and for landscape use. The series, times well with Laser and produces also available.)
series has seven new colors for 2018, an abundance of flame-patterned blooms. Another stunner to drive impulse sales is
including three Solar types: Red Solar, The Snowridge Midi series displays excellent the ruffle-flowered Friller series. Friller is up
Pure White Solar and Deep Neon Flamed heat and Botrytis tolerance, too. to three weeks earlier and more uniform in
Solar, along with a new Solar Mix. The Solar Allure isn’t the earliest among intermediates, flowering than other fringed types.
designation indicates varieties with best-of- but it’s worth the wait. It may take a little In the bicolor category, Snowridge Maxi
the-best heat tolerance within the series. longer to flower, but the blooms come in an features stable flame-patterned flowers on
Verano Fuji varieties display a prominent explosion of color, making Allure perfect for upscale-looking plants. Formerly part of
and stable flame pattern. Three new Fuji phased growing. For 2018, Allure expands the Sierra series and timed to match Sierra
colors are available for 2018: Fuji Neon Pink, with three new colors—Lavender, Dark Synchro, Snowridge Maxi varieties share the
Fuji Salmon Pink and Fuji Wine Red. Violet Fuji and Wine Red Fuji. The series same strong tolerance for heat and Botrytis.
The Mini Winter series is bred for winter also picks up an important upgrade with Silver stunners
production, and for outdoor use where Red Improved. Silver-leafed cyclamen are a practical
cool, wet conditions can prevail. Flamed Fuji Superb standards pairing of beauty and brawn: They have
colors are available here, too, with Fuji Red Standard cyclamen are most often used for fantastic retail appeal and deliver excellent
and Fuji Wine Red being new this season.
potted crop sales in 5½- to 6-inch pots. The landscape performance! You can find silver-
Winfall is an early-blooming mini series one exception to this rule is Perfetto. Perfetto, leafed options in every size category.
with a uniform and tightly mounded habit. a compact standard, has an intermediate Among miniatures, you can’t go wrong with
Multiple small leaves and central flowering plant habit with a standard size flower, so it Picasso or Silverado. The former offers
make it ideal for high-density production packs a colorful punch in 4½- to 5-inch pots. fragrant flowers, while the latter is earlier to
of quality plants. The series includes eight The series spans nine colors and two mixes, flower. Both are solid outdoor performers.
colors and a mix. including one new color: Purple Flame.
Intermediate Rembrandt is also shines
New in this category is Snowridge Mini. Meanwhile, back in 5- to 6-inch pot territory, in outdoor applications, with long-lasting
Previously sold as a subset of the Winfall Sierra is a free-flowering series with long- flowers. This series offers two improved
series, Snowridge Mini’s four colors feature lasting blooms. XL is another solid choice varieties for 2018 (Dark Violet and Pure
consistent, stable flame-patterned blooms here, with large flowers that are supported White), plus two all-new colors in Light
with thick petals that hold up well through by thick, sturdy stems. The XL series has Violet and Orchid.
production and transport. two new additions for 2018: Fuji Red and
Flame Mix. Winter Ice fits the standard segment and
Incredible intermediates displays foliage with broad silver bands.
For 4- to 5-inch pots, intermediate types fit For an even beefier plant, try Rainier or It’s free flowering with blooms that are
the bill. Consider any of these reliable series Mammoth. Both of these series size up supported by sturdy stems.
for your next program: nicely for 6- to 7-inch pots, and both display
Laser is a fast-flowering intermediate for large, florist-quality flowers. Consider any of these selections for your
next holiday program! Cyclamen make lovely
early to mid-season sales. It’s also a proven When your program demands something gift plants. Shades of red, accented by silver
landscape performer. Laser Synchro colors truly unique, take a look at Fleur en Vogue. leaves, are festive alternatives for poinsettia-
represent the most uniform varieties within This novelty series is just the ticket for weary shoppers at Christmastime. They’re
the series, for both habit and timing. Choose premium retail sales. Plants are very free
just as nice on Valentine’s Day, too.
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Picasso Violet
Flamed cyclamen
from Sakata Fleur en Vogue
Purple cyclamen from
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Picasso
Dark Violet
Improved
cyclamen
from Sakata