ThinkPlants expands network with German breeders

ThinkPlants has added three prominent German plant breeders — Kientzler, Bull Plant Genetics and Heuger — to its growing network.

“These new members of the ThinkPlants family continue to expand our growing portfolio of genetics while broadening our reach suppliers have for customers in the North American market,” said Joey Wiseman, director of ThinkPlants.

Kientzler, based in Gensingen, Germany, boasts over 100 years in the European horticultural industry, specializing in breeding innovative ornamental plants. Its subsidiary, Innovaplant de Costa Rica, supplies high-quality unrooted cuttings and elite TC production.

“I am thrilled to be working more closely with Kientzler,” Wiseman said. “Our first perennial plants we will support for Kientzler are the Ajuga Best Buddies Series and the Heliopsis Sole.”

Bull Plant Genetics, founded by Hartwig Bull in 2009, is known for its genetic performance.

“We look forward to working with the Bull Team to bring their Echinacea SunMagic Series to North American growers,” said Zoltan Kovacs, grower support for ThinkPlants.

Heuger, known for its Helleborus breeding, will collaborate with ThinkPlants to promote the HGC Ice N’ Roses Helleborus Series in North America.

“Hellebore has long been one of my favorite perennials,” Wiseman said. “I am really excited to work with such an amazing Hellebore breeding company.”

ThinkPlants now boasts 20 members, including recent additions Linwell Gardens, DeVry Greenhouses and Monrovia Nursery. The collective expertise of these companies creates a powerful resource for the North American nursery industry.