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Cut FlowerCollection

2014

Australia

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Achillea - Cerise QueenAchillea millefolium

Height: 60 cm Crop time from sow: 14-16 weeks

Plant has delicate, finely cut foliage and produces flowers that are shades of cerise red.

Anemone - Mona Lisa™ SeriesAnemone coronaria

Height: 45 cm Crop time from sow: 6 months

Large flowers on thick stems with 10-13 cm size flowers makes it ideal for cutting and design work. Will flower under lower light levels than other anemones. Low temperatures (8-12°C) promote optimum stem length for cutflower production. Does not require staking, netting or disbudding.

Amaranthus - Tower Series Amaranthus cruentus

Height: 100 cm Crop time from sow: 12 - 14 weeks

Forms a dense rigid spike which is attractive in mixed bouquets. Summer line.

Antirrhinum - SnapdragonAntirrhinum majus

Height: 100 cm Crop time from sow: From transplant to flower, 8-12 weeks for summer-flowering varieties, 12-16 weeks for winter-flowering varieties.

Forcing Snapdragons are classified into four groups, based on flowering response to a combination of daylength, light intensity and temperature.

Group 1, 2: Cool, Maryland, Admiral or Connexion series for late autumn, winter and early spring harvest. In Australia this equates to January-June sowings.

Group 2, 3: Apollo, Monaco or Calima series for autumn and spring harvest. In Australia this equates to April-June and November-January sowings.

Group 3, 4: Potomac or Calima series for late spring, summer and early autumn harvest. In Australia this equates to July-December sowings.

Achillea - Summer PastelsAchillea millefolium

Height: 40 - 60 cm Crop time from sow: 14-16 weeks

Fernlike foliage plant, producing umbels of flowers all summer long. Heat and drought tolerant. Mix of apricot, lavender, purple, white, cream, pink and rose.

Amaranthus - Fire Red Amaranthus sp


Originally from India and prefers sunny and warm condtions. Best suited for outdoor production.Bright red flower spikes.

Ageratum - Blue HorizonAgeratum houstianum


Tall Strong Stems.Very productive.Suitable for indoor and outdoor production. Can be sold spring through to early autumn.

Ammi - Queen Anne’s LaceAmmi majus


Also known as Bishop’s flower.Summer flowering plant producing umbels of small white flowers resembling lace. Product best direct sown.Also useful as a cottage garden plant, or suitable as a background plant.

Amaranthus - Hot Series Amaranthus cruentus


Suitable for outdoor production in summer making this variety well suited to hot and sunny conditions. Great for autumn sales.

Ammi - Queen of AfricaAmmi majus

Height: 100 cm plus Crop time from sow: 14-19 weeks

Similar to Casablanca in that side shoots don’t overgrow main umbels. Leaves stay green and plants grow well in lower light conditions.

Antirrhinum - Admiral Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 1)


Uniform growth in winter for sowing February to May. Flowers have clear bright colours and tightly spaced florets on long flower spikes.

Ammi - CasablancaAmmi visnaga

Height: 80-100 cm Crop time from sow: 14-19 weeks

Suitable for greenhouse and outdoor production. Side shoots don’t overgrow main umbels. Stems are strong and straight.

• Cerise Queen • Bicolour Blue Shades

• Summer Pastels • Bicolour Red

• Lavender Shades

• Pink Blush

• White

• Fire Red

• Blue Horizon • Queen Anne’s Lace • Crimson

• Pink• Hot Chilli • Queen of Africa

• Hot Biscuits • Hot Salad • Hot Salad

• Hot Salad

• Casablanca • White

• Red & Green

• Deep Blue

• Orchid Shades

• Scarlet With Eye

• Wine Shades

• Pink Bicolour

• Deep Red

• Pink

• Solid Scarlet

• Mixture • Yellow

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AlstroemeriaAlstroemeria x hybrida(on license only)

Height: Various Crop time from sow: VariesAll varieties produce good quality stems with good sized flowers.

Firenze

Glacier

Hot Pepper

Modena

Firenze

Hot Pepper

Modena

Hot Pepper

Modena Modena

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Antirrhinum - Apollo Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 2,3)


Open-faced flower form, with large florets. Tall, thick stems with many blossoms placed uniformly around the spike.

• Ivory

• Purple • Yellow

Antirrhinum - Calima Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Early Group 3)

Height: 100 cm plus Crop time from sow: 8-12 weeks

Variety for high light, long days and warm temperatures. In Australia sow from July- December. Can be grown year round with optimum temperatures and high intensity lighting. Uniform series with extra large well tapered spikes.

Antirrhinum - Connexion Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 1, 2)


This variety is highly uniform with strongand densely filled spikes. For flowering inlate autumn, winter and early spring.

Antirrhinum - Cool Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 1, 2)


Winter-flowering series genetically matched. Exceptionally uniform across a wide range of growing conditions for timing, height, and spike and stem quality. The long, full, tapered spikes hold many blooms.Well-suited to cool-night field production as well as in greenhouses below 10°C.

Antirrhinum - Chantilly Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 1,2)

Height: 100cm Crop time from sow: 12-16 weeks

Open faced variety with large flowers and good vase life.

• Light Salmon

• Deep Rose • Pink

• Ivory White • Rose

• Red

• Coral • Bronze/white throat

• Cream Yellow • Light Pink/white throat

• Hot Salad

• Hot Salad

• Hot Salad • Pink

• Pink/white

• White• Pure White

• White

• Yellow

Firenze

Glacier

Firenze

Angelina


Antirrhinum - Maryland Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 1, 2)

Height: 80-100cm Crop time from sow: 12-16 weeks

Strong stems hold long, narrow, well-formed spikes with outstanding shatter tolerance. Well suited to cool season, low light and low temperatures.

Antirrhinum - Monaco Series F1Antirrhinum majus

Group (2, 3)


Excellent choice for summer transitions into autumn. The red shade in this series is strongly scented adding greater appeal.

Antirrhinum - Early Potomac Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 3)


Group 3 varieties are ideal for many conditions. Good choice for all but the warmest periods, when Potomac varieties should be used. Very high-quality, long stems. Can be grown year-round with supplemental high intensity lighting.

• Crimson

• Salmon

• Rose

• White

• Appleblossom

• Early Orange

• Yellow

• Yellow

• Plumblossom

• Pink • True Pink

• White

• White

• Lavender

• White & Yellow Bicolour

• Orange Bicolour • Shell Pink

• Flame

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• Dark Orange

• Bright Yellow

• Ivory White

• Golden Bronze

• Royal

• Red

• Red

• Violet

• Baltimore Rose

• Rose

Antirrhinum - Potomac Series F1Antirrhinum majus

(Group 3, 4)


These varieties are excellent for high light, long days and warm temperatures. Can be grown year round with supplemental high intensity lighting or in areas of high light.

• Early Pink

• Hot Salad

• Ivory White

• Red

• White

• Orange

• Rose

• Yellow

• Early White

• White

• Cream White

• Early Rose

• Rose

• Blue

• Cherry Rose

• Dark Orange

• Plumblossom

• Soft Yellow

• Appleblossom

• Crimson

• Bright Red

• Pink

• Royal

Aster - Bonita Series Callistephus chinensis


This variety has large, showy flowers that can be grown as a single stem or as a spray. Fully double pompom type where centre of flower colours completely as it matures. Exhibits similar Fusarium tolerance that has made Matsumoto series so popular. Production programme same as Matsumoto series. Flowers remain attractive when aging. No need to remove main flower bud, but the presentation of the stem is better when the main bud is removed.Flower size is 5cm. Suitable for outdoor field production or greenhouse.

Aster - Krallen Series Callistephus chinensis

Height: 80 cm Crop time from sow: 16 weeks

This variety has large, showy flowers and can be grown as a single stem or as a spray. Suitable for outdoor field production or greenhouse.

• Pink

• Bicolour Lavender

• Bicolour

• Blue


Aster - Matsumoto SeriesCallistephus chinensis

Height: 60 -75 cm Crop time from sow: 12-14 weeks

Fusarium tolerant Aster. Strong, long stems with upright flowering habit. Yellow-eyed, spray-type flowers. Mix also available.

Aster - Rainbow Double Mix Callistephus chinensis


Each flower has several rows of petals and a bright yellow eye.

Aster - Perfection MixCallistephus chinensis


A peony type Aster with long, strong stems. Upright, branching plants provide extra large flowers for cutting. Flower size of 9-10 cm diameter.

Aster - Serenade SeriesCallistephus chinensis


Spray type habit with masses of semi double flowers on a single stem. Flowers have 2 rows of petals and are 3 cm in diameter. Fusarium tolerant.

Bouvardia - HumboldtiiBouvardia humboldtii

Height: 100 cm Crop time from sow: Variable

Summer flowering shrub producing jasmine-like fragrant white star shaped flowers 3 cm long.

• Dark Pink

• Light Pink

• Deep Rose

• Blue

• Rainbow Double Mix

• Perfection Mix • Humboldtii

• Yellow

• Deep Red

• Yellow

• Red

• Rose Tipped

• White

• Deep Blue

• White

• Rose

• Rose

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• Light Blue

• Blue Tipped White

• Scarlet

• Pink

• Blue

• Red

• Mix

• Deep Rose

• Scarlet

• Yellow

• Pink

• White

Bouvardia - Royal SeriesBouvardia longiflora(on license only)


Evergreen bush with upright shoots.Plants flower naturally in summer and autumn but year round production is possible with daylength manipulation. Cycle between flowerings is 10-12 weeks in summer and 12-14 weeks in winter.

Bupleurum - GriffithiiBupleurum rotundifolium


Excellent filler with small yellow flower umbels, but grown mainly for its eucalypt-like leaves.

• Daphne

• Griffithii

• Deep Blue

Calendula - Nakayasu Calendula officinalis


Tall, strong 60 cm stems bred for higher disease tolerance. Early to flower and ideal for cutting.

Calendula - Star Series F1Calendula officinalis


Series produces tall sturdy stems and large double flowers of 8-10 cm diameter. Bred especially for higher disease tolerance, earlier flowering and good productivity.

Campanula - Campana F1 SeriesCampanula medium


Flowers naturally in long day conditions, but can be manipulated with extra lighting. It has a short harvest window.

• White

• Daphne Fresco

• Daphne Red

• Daphne Supreme

• Orange

• Orange

• Gold

• Gold

• Lavender

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Campanula - Heavenly Blue F1Campanula rapunculus


Annual type with 2 cm light blue star-shaped flowers. Produces up to 15 stems per plant. Use as a filler for mixed bouquets. Long day response plant requiring day length extension for winter flowering. No supplementary lighting is required for late spring flowering.

Celosia - Kurume SeriesCelosia cristata


Tall cut flower type with bright colours and well shaped heads. Heat and drought tolerant.

Mix also available.

Celosia - Bombay SeriesCelosia cristata


High-quality greenhouse series has a 3-4 week shorter crop time than standard cutflower Celosias.

Celosia - Sunday SeriesCelosia cristata


Good stem length and strength for bouquets. Similar in production to the Celosia cristata varieties. Takes longer to flower than Bombay series.

Canterbury Bells - Single SeriesCampanula medium


Large spikes of bell-shaped flowers that are an excellent long lasting cut flower.

Celosia - Celway SeriesCelosia spicata


Great summer line suitable for greenhouse, tunnel or field production.Celway is highly branching.

Celosia - Chief SeriesCelosia cristata


Tall cut flower brain-type with vibrant colours and long strong stems. Suitable for summer cut production.

Fire Red has green stems and Red has red stems.

Mix also available.

Celosia - Spring GreenCelosia cristata


Celosia Spring Green is a high quality new greenhouse cutflower series with round stems, flat combs and uniform growth. Grows exactly like Bombay series, but under comparable conditions will flower 10-14 days earlier. PBR protected.

Celosia - Century SeriesCelosia argentea plumosa


Basal-branching, plants hold 33 cm plumes. Extra early and easy to grow.

• Lavender

• Red

• Heavenly Blue

• Corona

• Salmon

• Pink

• Carmine • Spring Green

• Fire Red

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• Hot Salad

• Hot Salad

• Hot Salad

• Pink

• Rose

• Velvet

• Gold

• Firosa

• Rose

• White • Yellow Gold

• Persimmon

• Orange

• Purple

• White

• Blue

• White• Terracotta

• Rose

• Salmon

• Orange-Red

• New Scarlet

• Fidor

• Orange• Fire• Orange

• Purple

• Gold

• Candy

• Rose • Fire, Red,Yellow & Mix

• Bronze • Dark Pink

• Red • Wine Red

• Fiore• Lemon

Campanula - Champion Series F1Campanula medium


Campanula Champion series is a great cut flower variety as it flowers without vernalization. Very uniform and productive, short 15 week cultivation period. Flower bells 14 cm in diameter.

• Blue

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• Red


Centaurea - Boy BlueCentaurea cyanus


Boy Blue is a very fine, old, tall variety, a double flowered cultivar of the wildflower form.

Delphinium - Candle F1 SeriesDelphinium elatum


Hybrid delphinium for winter forcing. With optimum conditions (15-25°C) and 10 hours daylength the plant will flush every 10-12 weeks. Can expect 3 flushes under forced conditions. Can be produced under non forced conditions but grow time will be extended and number of flushes potentially reduced. Only true winter forcing variety.

Cosmos - SensationCosmos bipinnatus


A tall cosmos with ferny foliage. Large, single flowers ranging from white to carmine, each with a yellow center make fabulous cut flowers, and are perfect for bouquets.

Craspedia - DrumstickCraspedia globosa

Height: 60-95 cm Crop time from sow: 24 weeks

An Australian native that offers great contrast and form in a bouquet. The globe-shaped golden yellow flowers are borne on long leafless wiry stems. Can be used fresh or dried.

Delphinium - Aurora F1 seriesDelphinium elatum


Large flower size with dense spacing on the stems. Warm temperatures and long days induce flowering whereas short day conditions induce rosetting. Blue and Deep Purple tallest in series.

Delphinium - Guardian F1 SeriesDelphinium elatum


Highly programmable F1 hybrids are very uniform, blooming within each variety under short days and up to 6 weeks earlier to flower than OP types. Thinner stronger stems and tighter narrower spikes are great for shipping. Very uniform.

• Boy Blue • Blue Shades

• Drumstick • Blue

• Lavender• Hot Salad • Rose Pink • White• White

• Mix

• White

• Light Blue

• Purple

• Blue

• Light Purple

• Lavender Shades • Hot Salad • Violet Shades • White Shades

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Carnation - SelectaDianthus caryophyllus

Bred for high tolerance to fusarium and very good field performance.

Selecta offers a full range of choices to build up your combination program.


Delphinium - Magic Fountain SeriesDelphinium elatum

Height: 80 cm Crop time from sow: 20 weeks +

Pacific Giant type on a dwarf plant habit.Excellent for cutting or bedding displays.

Delphinium - Pacific Giant SeriesDelphinium elatum


All of these plants have white bees, except Blue Jay, and Black Knight, which have black bees.


Delphinium - Triton Series F1Delphinium elatum


This is a great series for winter plantings.

Delphinium - BellamosumDelphinium belladonna


This variety produces deep blue florets and is commonly known as the butterfly type of delphinium.

Delphinium - Trick SeriesDelphinium belladonna

Height: 70-90cm Crop time from sow: Variable

Produced from tissue culture. This series contains unique colours. New shoots continuously develop making it a good producer. Average stem length and thickness making it most suitable for mixed bouquets.

Euphorbia - Kilimanjaro(Snow on the mountain)Euphorbia marginata


Popular filler in mixed bouquets. Produces a milky sap which can cause allergies so care must be taken when cutting and handling. Strong tall stems and short harvesting period make this product suitable for outdoor production.

Delphinium - Waltz SeriesDelphinium elatum

Height: 90-105 cm Crop time from sow: Variable

Produced from tissue culture. This variety re-shoots at base of plant after first cut. Can continuously crop for up to 2 years.

Dianthus - Amazon F1 Series(See also Sweet William)

Dianthus barbatus interspecific

Height: 45-90cm, taller Inside Crop time from sow: 18-22 weeks

Vibrant blooms over dark green, glossy foliage. No vernalisation required for flowering.Rose Magic blooms start as white, age to pink and finally deep rose. Neon Duo is a 50/50 mix of neon purple and neon cherry.

Eryngium planum - Blue Glitter Eryngium planum

Height: 90 cm Crop time from sow: 6-7 months

Produces a much deeper blue flower colour than others. Vernalisation is not required to produce flowers, but flower colour will always be deeper in cooler regions. Best planted in late autumn/early winter for production of stems in January-March.

• Blue

• Pink

• Bellamosum

• Neon Duo

• Blue Glitter

• Kilimanjaro

• Yellow

• Light Blue • Sky

• Dark Blue • Sea

• Ocean

• Neon Cherry

• Hot Salad

• Hot Salad

• Star

• Neon Purple

• Water

• Rose Magic �� Cherry Blossom/White Bee

Lavender/White Bee

Astolat Cameliard

Blue Bird

Black Knight

Galahad

Guinevere

King Arthur

Dark Blue/Dark Bee

Lilac Pink/White BeeMix

Mix

Pure White/White Bee

Sky Blue/White Bee

White/Dark Bee

Dark Blue/White Bee

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Gomphrena - QIS SeriesGomphrena haageana

Height: 60-70 cm stems Crop time from sow: 16 weeksFlowering time: 4-6 weeks

This series produces good stem length and flower size. (3.5 cm)

Freesia - Royal Crown SeriesFreesia hybrida

Height: Variable Crop time from sow: 5-6 months

The advantage of growing freesia from seed is the reduced risk of virus. This series produces large flowers on strong stems. Production is good.

Godetia- Grace F1 SeriesClarkia amoena/Godetia grandiflora

Height: 70-80 cm Crop time from sow: 14 -20 weeks

Strong stems and highly productive plants producing up to 15 high quality flower stems per plant.

Gomphrena - Strawberry FieldsGomphrena haageana


Popular red variety. Can be sold dry or fresh.

Gypsophila - London MarketGypsophila elegans

Height: 60 cm stems Crop time from sow: 24-48 weeks

White Baby’s Breath with large flowers.

Helichrysum - King SeriesHelicrysum bracteatum


Large crisp flowers useful for fresh or dried arrangements.

• Royal Crown: Blue, Pink White & Yellow

• Lavender

• Rose with Pink • Golden

• White • Mix • Hot Salad • Silvery Rose • Silvery White

• Lavender with eye • Pink

• Salmon

• Red

• Shell Pink

• London Market

• Strawberry Fields

• Red

• Rose

• Carmine

• Red


Production Diameter (cm) Length (cm) Vase life (days)

Antibes 270 12 65-70 9-10

Evergreen 220 12-13 65-70 14-16

Express 270 11-12 65 12-14

Laureen 250 11-12 65 14-16

Mentor 250 11-12 65-70 12-20

Picture Perfect 475 7-8 65 19-20

Renato 280 11-12 65-70 12-14

Spike 300 10-12 65 18-22

GerberaGerbera jamesonii

Height: Various Crop time from sow: Variable

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Limonium - Twinkle SeriesLimonium sinensis

Height: 60-90 cm Crop time from sow: 6 months

Produced from tissue culture.This Japanese bred series has been selected for the absence of fragrance, high quality strong stems and high productivity with many flushes. Suitable for cut flower or field production.

Liatris - Floristan SeriesLiatris spicata

Height: 90cm Crop time from sow: Perennial

Special strain with very long flower spikes for cutting.

Hibiscus - Cocktail SeriesHibiscus sabdariffa

Height: 2-2.5 mtrs Crop time from sow: Perennial

Great cut flower for warmer climates. Highly decorative fruits are borne in clusters on big straight stems. Need to be grown under short days in order to initiate flowering.

LiliumLilium x formolongo


Early flowering variety producing pure white flowers on thick stems.Raizan 2 Flowers 3-4 weeks later than Raizan 1. White Horn F1 is a Longiflorum type produced from seed, is early flowering with upright flowers and very compact leaves.

Limonium - EversnowLimonium sinensis

Height: 60-90 cm Crop time from sow: 6 months

Produced from tissue culture.Whilst not part of the Twinkle Series it fits perfectly. Showy flower of white with yellow florets.

Lisianthus - Advantage F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2 - Early/Mid


Good stem length and quality. Produces alarge number of double flowers, which are carried on top of the stem, making it idealfor bouquets.

Lisianthus - Avila F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 1 - Early


This winter-flowering double series produces strong-stemmed, plants that flower under lower light and at lower temperatures than Echo. The purple is the only winter-flowering purple double.

• White

• Raizan 1

• Raizan 2

• Eversnow

• White Horn F1

• Wine

• Green

• Cherry

• Moon

• Red

• Purple

• Rose• Purple

• Blue Rim

• III Pink Flash • III Yellow

• III Pink • III Red

Lisianthus - Arena F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2 - Mid


Fully double flowers on strong and sturdy stems.

Lisianthus - Arena F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 3 - Late


Fully double flowers on strong and sturdy stems.

Lisianthus - Bolero F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 1, 2 - Early


Early flowering series which is less susceptible to rosetting under warm growing conditions. Shape of the flower is also stable under hot conditions.

Lisianthus - Balboa F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2 - Early/Mid


Spring and autumn flowering. Outstanding double flowers with high petal counts on tall, 1-1.2 m plants. Excellent vase life.

• Pink

• II White • Blue

• Purple

• Blue Blush


• Hot Salad • Hot Salad • Purple • Rose Rim• Yellow • White

• III Champagne

• III Green • Lavender

• Blue Flash• Deep Rose

• III Apricot

• III Gold

• White • Blue Picotee• Green

• Blue Picotee


Lisianthus - Catalina F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 3 - Late


An excellent summer-flowering alternative to Mariachi. In trials, Catalina exhibited less rosetting, plus larger diameter blooms supported by strong, 1-1.2 m stems.

Lisianthus - Echo F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2 (Sakata Group 1) - Mid


This 60-90 cm series produces fully double blooms.

Lisianthus - Excalibur F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 3 - (Sakata Group 2) - Mid/Late Flowering


Outstanding new series. Medium sized flowers similar shape to Mariachi but flowers earlier than Mariachi. Top flowering habit for better presentation and reduced botrytis risk when sleeved. Dark green foliage enhances flower colour.

• Casablanca F1 • Pink Picotee

• Purple

• Green• Rose

• Blue

• Pink• Misty Blue • Yellow

• Pink

• Pure White

• Lavender • Pink Picotee

• Champagne

• Lime Green

• Misty Pink

• Lilac Picotee

Lisianthus - Luna Rose F1Eustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2, 3- Mid/Late

Height: 65-100 cm Crop time from sow: 22-26 weekss

Good variety for production from summer to autumn. This variety has medium sized round flowers with good petal count and presentation.

Lisianthus - Nightingale F1Eustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2, 3 - Mid/Late


Variety produces medium-large rosy red blooms which have fringed petals giving them a slightly frilled appearance. Variety benefits from more shading under summer high light conditions.

Lisianthus - Polka Lavender F1Eustoma grandiflorum

• Group 1 - Early


Striking lavender flowers have a high petal count and are medium in size. Great for winter-spring production. Stem length is average.

Lisianthus - Mariachi F1 Series Eustoma grandiflorum

• Group 3 (Sakata Group 2) - Late


Full, 7-9 cm flowers have an abundance of round petals. Strong, 50-90 cm stems. Premium variety.

Lisianthus - Magic F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 1, 2- Early/Mid


This is a double-flowered early series with a nice flower shape. Excellent long and strong stem quality suitable for winter, but also spring and autumn production.

Lisianthus - Casablanca F1Eustoma grandiflorum


Bred to achieve vegetative height from mid summer plantings. Also to give greater tolerance at flowering to lower temperatures and decreasing light intensity in autumn. May be an ideal candidate for Mother’s Day production. Initial trials also showed good performance from autumn plantings for winter/early spring flowering. Mid to large, pure white with clean green throat. Nice well rounded flower form.

• Rose Pink

• Luna Rose

• Nightingale

• Polka Lavender


• Hot Salad

• White• White

• Pure White

• White• Yellow

• Yellow

• Yellow

• Yellow

• Blue • Green

• Lilac

• Lavender

• Carmine

• Misty Pink

• Champagne

• Grande White

• Blue

• Misty Blue


Lisianthus - Rosita 1 F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2 (Sakata Group 1) - Mid


Produces many small rose shaped blooms. Outstanding vase life and good stem length. Suitable for spring flowering.

Lisianthus - Rosita 3 F1 Series Eustoma grandiflorum

• Group 4 - Very Late


Suitable for autumn and summer flowering.

Lisianthus - Super Magic F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 2, 3 - Mid to Late


A double flowered mid-early series with more petal count than Magic Series. Good stem length and overall flower quality.

• Apricot

• Deep Blue

• Pink• Blue

• Pink Picotee

• Green

Lisianthus - Rosita 2 F1 SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

• Group 3 (Sakata Group 2)


Produces many small rose shaped blooms. Outstanding vase life and good stem length rounded flower form.Suitable for spring and summer flowering.

• Hot Salad

• White

• Rose Pink • White• White • Yellow

• Rose Pink• White

• Purple

• Pink

• Lavender

• Misty Pink • Green

Marigold - Promise F1Tagetes erecta

Height: 60-80 cm Crop time from sow: 8- 12 weeks

Odorless variety bred for indoor glass production. Crop time 8-12 weeks. Fully double flowers.

Matricaria - Vegmo SeriesEustoma grandiflorum

Height: 80-100 cm Crop time from sow: 16 - 18 weeks

Bred for the professional cut flower grower. Plants are long day flowering and will bloom about 8-10 weeks from transplant. Small, sprightly flowers are held above lacy, fragrant foliage. Ideal as fillers in bouquets. Stem length is longer when produced under shade as opposed to full sun.


• Yellow • Sunny Ball Gold

• Snowball

• Jade

• Yellow• Blue

• Sapphire • Single

• Green

• Orange• Apricot

• Pink Picotee

Molucella - Irish Green BellsMolucella laevis


Erect flower spikes covered in green flowers. Popular cut flower.

Ornamental Kale - Crane F1 SeriesBrassica oleracea

Height: 60-70 cm Crop time from sow: 4-5 months

Unusual and appealing product for bouquets. Produces strong, long stems with excellent vase life. Head size and stem length depend on plant spacing and other cultural practices. Important to grow the crop through optimum warm growing conditions to get length. Flower head colour is only produced in cool weather. Therefore timing of this crop is very important.

• Irish Green Bells

• Bicolour

Indicates the standardflowering period of a variety.

Indicates extended flowering period options (extension of flowering period is possible depending on local temperature, daylight and light intensity).

Cut Flower Lisianthus Seasonality Number GuideThe first number, “Speed Guide,” tells whether the variety is faster or slower to flower. The second number, “Versatility Guide,” indicates whether the variety can be grown over a longer or shorter flowering period.

FLOWERING PERIOD

Winter Spring Summer Autumn

1–1

1–2

1–3

2–2

2–3

2–4

3–3 3–3

3–4

4–4

• Pink • Red


Poppy - AustralisPapaver naudicale

Height: 50-60 cm Crop time from sow: 18-21 weeks with spring planting

Outstanding poppy with strong stems and large flowers of up to 15cm diameter. Wide colour range including bicolours and picotees.

Ranunculus - Elegance F1 SeriesRanunculus asiaticus


Early flowering and a vigorous grower this series produces large flowers withconsistent colour.

Poppy - Champagne Bubbles MixPapaver naudicale

Height: 40 cm Crop time from sow: 18-21 weeks with spring planting

Strong and bushy, early and uniform flowering with big colourful blooms. (Separate colours available upon request)

Ranunculus - Friandine F1 SeriesRanunculus asiaticus

Height: 30-60 cm Crop time from sow:6-7 months

Excellent seed raised series suited for cut flower production.

Rudbeckia - Echinacea PurpureaEchinacea purpurea


Produces several daisy-like flowers with a spiky centre and mauve-crimson flowers. Can be sold without petals as a feature cut flower in mixed bouquets and formal arrangements.

Poppy - Windsong Mix F2Papaver naudicale


Mix of extra large flowers in many shades.

Poppy - Wonderland SeriesPapaver naudicale


Bloom continuously on compact thick stems. Large flowers (10 cm). High wind and cold resistance.

• Champagne Bubbles Mix

• Carmine• Dark Pink • Hot Pink

• Orange

• Red

• Windsong Mix F2 • Light Pink

• Pastel

• White • White

• Cream


Ranunculus - Elegance Festival Mix F1Ranunculus asiaticus

Height: 30-60 cm Crop time from sow:6-7 months

Unusual flowers with large green centres which can be fully appreciated as the flowers open and the green corollas expand. Good vase life. Available as a mix of white, yellow, orange and rose.

• Festival Mix

• Dark Yellow

• Rose

• Echinacea Purpurea

• Lemon

• Violet

• Yellow • Wine

• Orange

• White

• Mix • Yellow

• Australis Mix

• Orange

• Australis Pastel Mix

• Pink Shade

• White• Rose

• White• Rose Pink

• Icicles

Ornamental Kale - Lucir F1 SeriesBrassica oleracea


Unique flowering kale with a waxy leaf, the result of which is a very glossy appearance with better colour contrast in the centre ofthe head.

Ornamental Kale - Icicles Brassica oleracea


Another unique type of flower head - spiky leaves.


Statice - QIS SeriesLimonium sinuatum


Good quality cut flower statice for greenhouse and outdoor production.

• Dark Blue

• Rose


Statice - Fortress SeriesLimonium sinuatum


With a height of 60-75cm, this is one of the most popular series for cut flower production. Flower stems are strong without excessive thickness. Uniformity and timing across the series is good. Good heat tolerance.

Statice - Pastel Shades MixLimonium sinuatum


New soft colours ranging from light blue to lavender, rose pink to soft pink and include white.

Stock - Column SeriesMatthiola incana

Field-Grown Type


Non-branching 75-90 cm plants bear 50%-60% double blooms. Disclaimer: Stock Giant Column double flowering percentage is not guaranteed. A waiver is to be signed when purchasing Stock Giant Column seed.• Apricot

• Yellow

• Dark Blue • Crimson • Lavender

• Ruby

• Pastel Shades Mix

• Apricot

• Yellow

• Malmaison Pink

• Yellow

• Heavenly Blue

• Mix

• Lavender

• Soft Pastel

• Mid-Blue

• Mix

• Purple • Pale Blue

• Avalanche

• White• White

• Rose

COLOUR FLOWERING ORDER

Yellow Goddess 1American Beauty Selection 1Paci�c Blue 1Paci�c Crimson 1Lilac Lavender 2Mid Blue 2White Goddess 3Appleblossom 3Purple Heart 3Rose Pink #14 4Yellow 4Apricot 5Crimson 5Malmaison Pink 7White 7Lavender 7Ruby #8 8Avalanche 8Gold 9Sweetheart Pink 10

Statice - Birds SeriesLimonium sinuatum


(From tissue culture so needs to be ordered 20 weeks before delivery is required)

This series produces excellent quality stems over a long harvesting period. Each plant can produce 35-60 stems per annum.

• Amazon

Rudbeckia - Green WizardEchinacea purpurea


This has long and refined black cones which contrast well with the green sepals. Very hardy perennial for field production.

• Green Wizard

• Donau

• Mystic

• Snow

• Giant Blue

• Ocean

• Viva

• Maderia Sun

• River Sun

• Yellow Sun


Stock - Iron SeriesMatthiola incana(Plugs sold selected)

Column Greenhouse Type


This variety produces thick robust stems with a compact flower spike, the top of which does not stretch. Plugs sold selected.

Stock - Noble SeriesMatthiola incana

Column Greenhouse Type


High double series with an average of 90% double flowering. This variety has closely arranged florets on a sturdy stem. Extra early flowering.

• Blue • Bright Rose

• Purple/Violet

Stock - Quartet SeriesMatthiola incana(Selectable)

Spray Greenhouse Type


Strong stems support gorgeous flower spikes which are highly fragrant. Sold as selectable plugs. When central bud is pinched the four side buds will develop fully creating spray style flower.

Stock - Katz SeriesMatthiola incana(Plugs sold selected)


Versatile & can be grown in the field or greenhouse. In the field Katz is extra early compared to Giant Column- up to 6 weeks shorter crop time. For greenhouse production the variety is selectable using Japanese criteria and longer stem length is achieved. • Apricot • Apricot

• Cherry Blossom

• Rose • Yellow

• Apricot

• White

• White

• Marine • Pink

• Cherry Blossom • Cherry Blossom• Deep Pink • Yellow

• Pink

• Rose• Purple • Purple

• Light Pink • Lavender Blue• Marine Blue

• Rose Pink• Lovely • Light Lavender

• Lavender • Crimson


• White • White• Yellow• Yellow

Stock - Regal WhiteMatthiola incana

Spray Greenhouse Type


High double white. Medium early flowering which brings it in about 7-10 days later than Noble.

• Regal White


Sunflower - Classic Gold F1Helianthus annuus

Height: 90-120 cm Crop time from sow: 55-90 days depending on variety

Non-branching or single F1 hybrid variety which produces pollenless flowers. Flowers are approximately 20 cm in diameter and have rich yellow gold petals around a dark brown disc.. Almost day length neutral.

Sweet PeaLathyrus odoratus

We have a good range ofSweet Pea available.

Please enquire.

Sunflower - Classic Lime F1Helianthus annuus


Unbranched, pollenless variety producing a flower with a very dark centre and lemon petals.

Sweet William - Sweet F1 Series Dianthus barbatusHeight: 45-90cm outside, taller inside Crop time from sow: 18 - 22 weeks

Requires no vernalisation to flower. Excellent bouquet filler item for florists. Flowers are large, fragrant and long-lasting on straight, strong stems. Makes a quality landscape and bedding plant as well as for home cut garden use. Good frost and heat tolerance.

Sunflower - Classic Orange F1 Helianthus annuus


Similar to Classic Gold but with deep orange petals.

Sunflower - Monarch F1 Helianthus annuus


Dark centre with rust orange petals producing a two tone effect.

Sunflower - Double EcstacyHelianthus annuus

Height: 90-120 cm Crop time from sow: 120 Days +

Fully double flower head - teddy bear type. Crop time is longer than other single flowering types.

• Classic Gold F1

• Classic Lime F1 • Black Cherry

• Classic Orange

• Monarch • Scarlet

• Double Ecstacy • White

• Sweet Peas


Trachelium - Lake Forest SeriesTrachelium caeruleum(pelleted seed)


Winter-flowering. Bred to flower under conditions of shortening daylength. Transplant in autumn-early winter for winter-early spring flower sales.

Trachelium - Lake Louise SeriesTrachelium caeruleum(pelleted seed)


Summer-flowering series has the greatest tolerance for high heat and light. Transplant in late spring through summer for late summer-early autumn flower production.

Trachelium - Lake Michigan SeriesTrachelium caeruleum(pelleted seed)


Transitional, spring and autumn-flowering series has the greatest potential for year round production in mild climates.

Zinnia- Oklahoma MixZinnia elegans

Height: 76-101 cm Crop time from sow: 11 - 14 weeks

Free-flowering, bear 3-4cm, double and semi-double blooms. Powdery Mildew tolerant.

Zinnia- Giant Dahlia Flowered MixZinnia elegans


Very large fully double flowers with flat petals. Popular bedding plant which is also used as a cut flower. The initial flower of some plants may be single or semidouble. Later flowers on the same plant will be fully double.

• Blue

• Pink

• Blue

• Purple

• Blue

• Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix

• Giant Dahlia Flowered Mix

• Purple • Hot Salad

• Oklahoma Mix

• White• Purple

• White

• Purple

• Purple White

• Violet

• White

• Red

• Mix

• Wine Red

Other Sunflowers are available.Please enquire.

• Coral

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