Variety Notebook

‘You-Me’ Hydrangeas
Varying from pastel pink, lilac and blue, to deeper, brighter shades, the ‘You-Me’ Hydrangea series features new forms of large double flowers. Initially appearing as a “lace cap” upon blooming, the flower eventually fills out completely, creating a mop-head effect with double flowers. Capable of withstanding frost and high temperatures, ‘You-Me’ flowers are great for both indoor and outdoor use.
For more: www.planthaven.com

Tequila Sunrise Improved
Tequila Sunrise, a favorite among the Superbells series from Proven Winners, has been improved. Maintaining the vibrant mix of orange, red, and yellow flower petals, Tequila Sunrise Improved’s compact habit allows it to be paired with a variety of plants for colorful combinations. With its well-branched, mounded/trailing habit, Tequila Sunrise Improved can be used for both small and large container production, and combinations of all sizes.
For more: www.provenbells.com

Freelander Rose Collection
A collection of commercial cut flowers, Freelander Roses, bred by Kordes Roses, offer the appeal of the garden rose and are easy to grow in simple greenhouse structures or outdoors. Consisting of four unique groupings, the roses present elegant, multi-stemmed garden roses, as well as the traditional hybrid tea rose. The Fruitilia collection produces rose hips, which have seen an increase in demand in recent years by floral designers. All seventeen varieties show attributes of a long vase life, vigorous stem production, and longer stem length, all of which are required by the floral design industry. Traditionally produced in Europe, these varieties are available from Greenheart Farms in Arroyo Grande, Calif.
For more: www.greenheartfarms.com