Variety Notebook

Plants you need to know to grow.

Begonia Fairyland
B. semperflorens Fairyland series from Floranova is a compact fibrous begonia with consistent double flowers. The plants perform equally well in packs and pots. Plants add durable and season long color to combination or specimen pots and in landscape plantings. Available from seed in four separate colors: Coral Picotee, Pink, Red, White and a formula mix.

For more: Floranova, (574) 594-9284; www.floranova.com.


Azalea Keepsake

Emblem Emblem is the newest Keepsake azalea from Green Leaf Plants. It produces 3-inch lavender, semi-double flowers. Keepsake potted azaleas deliver consistent florist quality and excellent keeping quality for four to six weeks with proper care.

For more: Green Leaf Plants, (800) 321-9573, www.GLPlants.com.


Poinsettia Viking Cinnamon
Viking Cinnamon from Dummen USA is suitable for mini- and midi-production. It is a great color complement to red poinsettias with its appealing apricot sprinkled bracts.

For more: Dummen USA, (614) 850-9551; www.dummenusa.com.
September 2011
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