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Excellence in
geranium
GRIFFIN GAZETTE
breeding
VOL. 39 • ISSUE 2 | 2022
By Matthew Blanchard, Product Manager, Syngenta Flowers
Syngenta Flowers is a market leader in breeding and supply of vegetative geraniums. In 2008, breeder Mitch Hanes
introduced the first interspecific geranium to the industry—Calliope Large Dark Red. It took Mitch fifteen years of
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hard work to develop this award-winning variety. This breeding breakthrough combined the best traits of different
Pelargonium species and was the catalyst for revolutionizing the geranium market.
Today, the Calliope brand is a top seller at retailers around North America and consumers come back each year
to purchase their favorite geraniums. For the gardener, Calliope means intense flower colors, continuous flowering
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all summer long, and excellent garden performance. These traits would not be possible without the science of
interspecific breeding.
Over the last 15 years, breeders Mitch Hanes and Ronald Snijder have bred several more interspecific geranium
series and further expanded the possibilities of the market. From small pots to large pots, Syngenta offers a
wide range of geraniums to meet every grower and landscapers need. Read the following pages to learn more
about the best interspecific geraniums from Syngenta Flowers and how they can be used in your programs.
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Image: Calliope Cascade Violet
