Captivating combinations that are easy to finish for growers
By Heather Machovina
New mixes were highlighted during California Spring Trials in March 2024
In response to a need for easy combinations, breeders have created mixes that make retail-ready containers a breeze for growers. Through trials, variety combos were created that require the same water and nutrient inputs, finish and bloom at the same time, and have similar growth habits so one doesn’t shade out the rest. They showed off results at California Spring Trials in March, with easy-to-finish combos and baskets for growers that consumers will want to buy and be successful in keeping through the season.
A cascading waterfall of compact SunPatiens from Sakata was on display, along with containers, with alternating colors of Lavender, Classic White and Rose Glow.Bringing summer vibes to combos is Trixi Berry Vibes from Selecta One. Petunia ‘Headliner Violet Sky’ pops against calibrachoa ‘MiniFamous Neo Double White’ and the taller flower clusters of verbena ‘Blues Magenta+Eye’.Sakata highlighted the versatility of its combinations at CAST with mixes in containers, beds and other fun applications. The new Standing Ovation mix of SuperCal Premium petunias was planted in the center of a wooden patio table.A new series of Garden Party mixes from Dümmen Orange pays tribute to iconic women. The Justice RBG mix is a black and white combo with salvia ‘Icon Glacier’, petunia ‘Potunia+ Black Satin’, alternanthera ‘Little Ruby’ and verbena ‘Empress White’.Syngenta Flowers has new mixes in its Kwik Kombos line. Blueberry Blast brings the picnic feel to any patio with petunia ‘Shortcake Blueberry’, ‘Dekko Purple’ and white verbena.Another annuals combo stood out at CAST this year. Disco Inferno from Syngenta Flowers is full of red, orange and yellow with a fun pop of lobelia blue.
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