sakata catalog 2013
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New Spring CatalogTRANSCRIPT
WELCOME
GOOD BETTERBREAKTHROUGHSakata has a long history of creating breakthrough flower varieties. In fact, we are quite
proud that 2013 marks our Centennial year and that we will join the ranks of those few
companies in our industry that have celebrated this milestone.
What does one hundred years in business mean for our business partners? It means we have
a long history of consistently bringing breakthrough genetics to the marketplace. Earlier
breakthroughs, like our extra-large flowered pansy Majestic Giants II, the world’s first F1
hybrid pansy introduced in 1966, have become classics – and are still market leaders today,
thanks to active breeding programs designed to meet changing market demands.
This history also means we have the breeding experience and the germplasm to develop new
breakthrough products, including our latest achievements, SunPatiens® and SuperCal®.
While consumer satisfaction will always be a critical consideration, we are listening to
distributors, growers and retailers so we can deliver products, technical information and
marketing support to address production and sell-through needs. The market requires
products that are reliable, easy to program, survive well in transit and offer long shelf life at
retail. In addition to premium genetics, we recognize the demand for innovative marketing
ideas and holiday promotional programs.
Our 2012-13 introductions build on Sakata’s tradition of serving the needs of our business
partners. We look forward to bringing you more of these products in the years ahead.
Breeding breakthroughs for nearly a century.
Sakata OrnamentalS
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INDEX TO PRODUCTS
SEED 10-109
BEDDING 11-58
POT CROPS 59-82
CUT FLOWERS 83-109
VEGETATIVE 110-125
VEGETABLE 126-140
AAdmiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102AGERATUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84All Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14ANEMONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12ANTIRRHINUM, Bedding . . . . . . . . . 50ANTIRRHINUM, Cut Flowers . . . . . . 102Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60ASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Astra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Avanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
BBEGONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13BELLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Bloomingdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Blue Horizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Borealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93BRASSICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Brocade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Broccoli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
CCabbage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128CALCEOLARIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 21CALCEOLARIA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . 60CALENDULA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21CALIBRACHOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112Calima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Calipetite™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112CALLISTEPHUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Calypso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21CAMPANULA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . 88CAMPANULA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . 60Can Can, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Can Can, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Candy Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Cape Daisy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
CAPSICUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61CARNATION, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . 26CARNATION, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . 62Cascadia Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119CATHARANTHUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55CELOSIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22CELOSIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Century, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Century, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Champion Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Cheerful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Cilantro (Coriander) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128CINERARIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63CLARKIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24CLARKIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . 90COLEUS, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25COLEUS, Vegetative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Confetti Compact, Bedding . . . . . . . . 30Confetti Compact, Pot Crops . . . . . . . 70Confetti XL, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Confetti XL, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Crescendo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120CROSSANDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Crown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Cucumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
DDainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Daniella, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Daniella, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Danova, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Danova, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Delight, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Delight, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77DELPHINIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26DIANTHUS, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26DIANTHUS, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Dill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Disco Belle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Duet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Durora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Dynamite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
EEcho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Emperor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16ENGLISH DAISY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19EUSTOMA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . 92EUSTOMA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Excalibur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FFairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Festival Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Festival Semi-Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Festival Simplified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Festival Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Flamenco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Floral Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Floral Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52FLOwERING CABBAGE . . . . . . . . . . . 20FLOwERING KALE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Fortune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
GGalaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Garden Bride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29GERBERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64GLOXINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Gnome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28GODETIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24GODETIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Golden Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21GOMPHRENA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90GYPSOPHILA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Gypsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
HHarmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heavenly Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61HELIANTHUS, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . 106HELIANTHUS, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . 82HIBISCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Hulahoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41HYPOESTES, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30HYPOESTES, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . 70
IIMPATIENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Inferno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16IPOMOEA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33IPOMOEA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
KKale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Kimono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LLEUCANTHEMUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Lillipot, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lillipot, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62LISIANTHUS, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . . 92LISIANTHUS, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . 71Little Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Lucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118LYCOPERSICON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
MMagic Carpet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Majestic Giants II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Mariachi® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Mariachi® Grande White . . . . . . . . . . . 97Matsumoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86MATTHIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103MECARDONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Melon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130Merlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Mermaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Mid Cheerful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104MIMULUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32MORNING GLORY, Bedding . . . . . . . 33MORNING GLORY, Pot Crops . . . . . . 72MultiBells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Mustard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131Mystic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NNagoya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
OOkra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Orange Marmalade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Osaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20OSTEOSPERMUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119OXALIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
PPageant, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Pageant, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Pak Choi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132PANSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34PAPAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Pepper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133PERICALLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63PETCHOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121PETUNIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40PETUNIA, Vegetative . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Piccolo 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Piccolo 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98PLATYCODON, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 42PLATYCODON, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . 73POPPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43PORTULACA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . 43PORTULACA, Vegetative . . . . . . . . . . 124President Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Prestige Scarlet, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 24Prestige Scarlet, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . 90Prima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79PRIMULA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44PRIMULA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Profusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Profusion Double . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Profusion Knee-High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Pumpkin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
QQuartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RRANUNCULUS, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 49RANUNCULUS, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . 102Rebelina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Rosanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Rosita® 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Rosita® 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Rosita® 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
SSatellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Satin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Senator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Sentimental Blue, Bedding . . . . . . . . . 42Sentimental Blue, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . 73Serenade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87SHASTA DAISY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Side Show™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120SINNINGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68SNAPDRAGON, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 50SNAPDRAGON, Cut Flowers . . . . . . 102Snow Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32SOLENOSTEMON, Bedding . . . . . . . 25SOLENOSTEMON, Vegetative . . . . . 114Sonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Speedy Sonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Spinach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Stained Glassworks™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Summer Joy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Sunbright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Sunbright Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Sunbright Supreme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Sun Dance™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125SUNFLOWER, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . . 106SUNFLOWER, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . 82SunPatiens® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Sunpatiens® Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Sunpatiens® Spreading . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Sunpatiens® Vigorous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Sunseeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Sun Smile, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Sun Smile, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72SuperCal® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121Superfine Rainbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25SuperNova, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48SuperNova, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Supertunia® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Supreme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Swiss Chard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
TTokyo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138TORENIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Treasures Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
UUltima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
VVictoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102Victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55VINCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Vincent® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109VIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Vivas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
WWonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Wonderous 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
ZZINNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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SEED PRODUCT FORMS
MajESTIC GIaNTS IIClear YellowPansy
aSTRa Semi-double PinkPlatycodon
DIaMOND WhiteDianthus
aPPEaL Deep BlueCampanula
DaNIELLaCopperPrimula
aSTRa Semi-double WhitePlatycodon
NEW SEED INTRODUCTIONS
CaNDy ShOWERSDeep PurpleSnapdragon
CaNDy ShOWERSOrangeSnapdragon
CaNDy ShOWERSRedSnapdragon
CaNDy ShOWERSRoseSnapdragon
CaNDy ShOWERSYellowSnapdragon
CanDy ShOwerSSNAPDRAGON
SEED TEChNOLOGy
PRIMaX®
• Primed seed
• Faster germination
• Enhances crop uniformity
• Improves germination under stressful conditions or fluctuating temperatures
• High number of usable plants
• Treated to avoid fungi problems
PERFORMaX®
• Distinctive quality
• Uniform seed size for easier sowing
• Higher germination
• High number of usable plants
FILMCOaT
• Seeds are highly visible for quality control
• Improved flowability for fast, accurate seed placement and singulation
• Dust free
PELLETED
• Easy machine sowing of small- sized seeds
• Pellet dissolves easily; germinates as raw seed
• Enhanced visibility for quality control at sowing
MULTI-PELLET
• Easy sowing of many seeds at the same time in a single plug
• Multiple seeds per pellet
ENCRUSTED
• Increases seed size by 10-100%
• Improves seed shape for fast, accurate seed placement and singulation
Pelleted
Multi-Pellet
Encrusted
Filmcoat on right, untreated on left
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NEW VEGETaTIVE INTRODUCTIONS
COMPaCTElectric OrangePPAF SAKIMP025SunPatiens®
COMPaCTWhite ImprovedPPAF SAKIMP027SunPatiens®
SPREaDINGCarmine RedPPAF SAKIMP022SunPatiens®
VIGOROUSBlush PinkPPAF SAKIMP023SunPatiens®
SUN DaNCE™Cherry RedPPAF SAKPOR002Portulaca
SUN DaNCE™WhitePPAF SAKPOR006Portulaca
SUN DaNCE™GoldPPAF SAKPOR004Portulaca
SUN DaNCE™LemonPPAF SAKPOR005Portulaca
SUN DaNCE™PinkPPAF SAKPOR003Portulaca
SUN DaNCE™RosePPAF SAKPOR001Portulaca
MaGIC CaRPET™YellowPPAF SAKMEC002Mecardonia
CaPE DaISy™Purple IllusionPPAF SAKOST8436Osteospermum
CaLIPETITE™BluePPAF SAKCAL106Calibrachoa
CaLIPETITE™PinkPPAF SAKCAL104Calibrachoa
CaLIPETITE™RedPPAF SAKCAL105Calibrachoa
CaLIPETITE™WhitePPAF SAKCAL108Calibrachoa
CaLIPETITE™YellowPPAF SAKCAL107Calibrachoa
CaLIPeTITe™CALIBRACHOA
SUPERCaL®Artist RosePPAF SAKPXC010Petchoa
SUPERCaL®Blushing PinkPPAF SAKPXC008Petchoa
SUPERCaL®VioletPPAF SAKPXC011Petchoa
SUPerCaL®PETCHOA
SUn DanCe™PORTULACA
Begonia page 13
BEDDINGFrom core products like begonia
and pansy to crops that differentiate
your assortment like campanula
and ranunculus, Sakata’s bedding
plant offering is geared to efficient
production for growers, retail appeal
and consumer satisfaction.
FEATURES:
Zinnia page 56
Pansy page 34
Snapdragon page 50
SEEDSakata is known worldwide as a
leading breeder in seed ornamentals,
having brought many still-popular
bedding plants, pot plants and cut
flowers to the horticulture industry
for almost 100 years. Sakata
continues to enjoy its role as an
independent breeder of premium
products that work for growers and
bring real satisfaction to end users.
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BEGONIaWhile begonias may not be the
most glamorous product in your
assortment, they are a staple
because they work and they
continue to be a go-to choice for
consumers who want reliable, easy-
care color. Sakata’s begonia lineup is
clearly targeted to specific container
size and end use.
• AmbassadorandSenatorare
ideal for early-season flowering
in packs.
• Emperorisextraearlyflowering
and bred for pot production.
• Theonlylandscapebegoniathat
can be produced efficiently as a
pot crop, Inferno, is also vigorous
and versatile in the landscape.
haRMONyAnemone coronaria
WINDFLOWER • Standard • f1Dwarf, compact, multi-flowering plants with 2 inch flowers on strong stems. Suitable for 4 to 4.5 inch pot production for early spring sales.
• Superb cold crop for premium pots in early spring
• Harmony is ideal for Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day
• For perennial plant sales, transplant to a protected garden site to naturalize with repeat flowering the following spring
• Combine with pansies, dianthus, bellis and poppies for spectacular color bowls
• Cultural requirements are similar to Bloomingdale ranunculus
• Approximately 25% of Harmony Blue will be double flowers
Mix
PearlOrchid
White
Blue
Scarlet
aNTIRRhINUMSee page 50 for snapdragon
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Pink
Scarlet
Mix
Coral
Rose Blush
White
Bicolor
Rose
Soft Pink
White
SENaTORBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Senator is the bronze leaf counterpart to the green leaf Ambassador begonia series. Senator has a beautiful contrast between flower and foliage. It is good for early production and features large flowers on compact 8 to 10 inch plants. The pack performance of Ambassador and Senator is outstanding. The seed quality of these series, in combination with a compact habit, very high uniformity and a tight blooming window, make an extremely dependable product.
• Bronze foliage
• A proven pack performer with compact habit
• Free flowering with wide color range
• Excellent uniformity, matching nicely with Ambassador
• Continuous flowering, even under hot, humid conditions Pink
Mix
Deep Rose
Scarlet
Bicolor
Rose
Soft Pink Rose
PRESIDENT MIXBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1A popular mix of our green leaf Ambassador series and bronze leaf Senator series.
• A uniform mix with identical crop timing between all colors
Mix
aMBaSSaDORBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Ambassador is a rich green-leaved series for early production featuring large flowers on compact 8 to 10 inch plants. Senator is a bronze-leaved series with a beautiful contrast between flower and foliage that is well-matched with Ambassador. The pack performance of Ambassador and Senator is outstanding. The seed quality of these series, in combination with a compact habit, very high uniformity and a tight blooming window, make an extremely dependable product.
• A proven performer for pack production
• Wide range of vibrant colors with green foliage
• This series includes the best Scarlet on the market
• Excellent series uniformity, matching our bronze leaf series, Senator
• Produces numerous blooms even under hot, humid conditions
• Very good for extensive plantings in outdoor beds
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EMPERORBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Emperor combines early flowering with unbeatable pot performance and large, eye-catching flowers. The plants also have excellent garden performance and work well in containers.
• Flowers 5 to 12 days earlier than other major varieties in this class
• About 10 days earlier than Ambassador and Senator
• Compared to Ambassador, Emperor is slightly more vigorous and taller with larger bloom
• Extremely uniform flowering window, resulting in a quick turnover of crops
• Grows 12 inches tall in the garden and flowers continuously, even under hot, humid conditions
Rose
Mix
Red
White Improved
Pink
Soft Pink
Red
INFERNOBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1The only landscape begonia that can be produced efficiently as a pot crop, Inferno is versatile and vigorous in the landscape. Optimal basal branching adds volume and height to beds. High heat and humidity tolerance mean plantings look good all season.
• Versatile, vigorous landscape type for display gardens and large containers
• Compact plants flower when young and produce continuous color as plantings fill in
• High heat and humidity tolerance ensure excellent summer performance
• Basal branching adds volume and height to beds
• 5 plants per square foot provides good coverage in beds and results in lower input costs
• Self-cleaning flowers mean low maintenance
• Recommended for production in 4 inch pots, gallons and hanging baskets
Red
Mix
Pink
White
Appleblossom
Rose
QUEENBegonia semperflorens
BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Queen is the first double-flowered begonia from seed, offering a uniform plant habit and consistently double-flowered plants. Queen is an excellent choice for tough garden conditions where heat, direct sun and drying winds destroy ordinary begonias. Double flowers make this a good choice for hanging baskets.
• Seed type with fully-double blooms
• More cost-effective compared to similar varieties from cuttings
• More vigorous plant habit and heat tolerance compared with other standard semperflorens
RoseRed
White
Pink
Mix
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FORTUNEBegonia tuberhybrida
TUBEROUS BEGONIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Fortune’s plant habit makes it a production-friendly crop that is more manageable in shipping than other varieties. This prolific bloomer offers stunning blooms and outstanding color selections. The narrow flowering window between colors makes crop planning easier.
• Fortune is fast flowering compared to other series
• Saves energy costs and bench space with 10 to 14 day later sowing
• Requires little or no growth regulator
• Compact habit saves bench space and a tight flowering window results in quick crop turnover
• Well-branched, shorter flower stems combined with balanced flower size make handling and shipping easier
• Excellent shelf life Deep Red
Pink
Yellow Improved
Golden with Red Back
Scarlet
Coral Shades
Peach Shades
White with Rose Back
Golden Shades
Salmon Rose
Apricot Orange Shades
Orange Shades
White
Deep Rose
Rose
Mix
GaLaXyBellis perennis annua
NaGOyaBrassica oleracea
ENGLISh DaISy • PelletedGalaxy is a cost-effective crop that can be sown in winter for spring sales or in summer for fall sales.
• Can be sold in early spring or in fall
• Cold temperatures are not required to initiate flowering for fall sales
• Flowers continuously all winter in mild areas
• Compact plants with short leaves are ideal for pots and packs
• Less sensitive to disease
• Very floriferous, semi-double blooms 1.25 inches in diameter
• Excellent when combined with pansies, flowering cabbage and flowering kale from autumn to spring
• In cold areas, Galaxy will go dormant in winter and flower again in spring
FLOWERING KaLE • Standard • f1Nagoya produces colorful fringed leaves and is effective for cool season bedding as well as combination containers or color bowls.
• A colorful flowering kale for autumn to winter sales along with pansy and viola
• Produces attractive fringed leaves
• Uniform in plant habit and growth
• Responds well to plant growth regulators
• Reducing temperature to promote leaf color is not required on the same scale as with other cultivars
• Recommended for 4 to 6 inch pots
WhiteUS 9800007
White
RoseUS 9800006
Rose
RedUS 9800005
Red
Mix
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OSaKaBrassica oleracea
TOKyOBrassica oleracea
FLOWERING CaBBaGE • Standard • f1Osaka produces colorful leaves with wavy edges, which form compact heads.
• A colorful flowering cabbage for autumn sales
• Produces layers of leaves with wavy edges
• Forms tight, compact heads
• Plants are vigorous and uniform
• Recommended for 6 to 8 inch pots
FLOWERING CaBBaGE • Standard • f1Tokyo produces colorful, round leaves in loosely-packed heads.
• Excellent for fall sales with pansy and viola
• This variety is especially cold resistant due to extremely thick leaves, so is ideal for winter bedding
• Recommended for 4 to 6 inch pots
WhiteRedPink
Red
GOLDEN BUNChCalceolaria rugosa
POCKETBOOK PLaNT • Standard • f1While calceolaria is well-known as a pot crop, Golden Bunch is bred to have smaller leaves and a compact habit so it can be produced as a bedding plant in areas with moderate summer climates. It can also be used in mixed containers.
• Plants are covered with bright, golden-yellow flowers
• Compact habit with small leaves for high-density production
• Suitable for production in 3 to 4 inch pots
See page 60 for calceolaria Dainty
CaLyPSOCalendula officinalis nana
POT MaRIGOLD • StandardBrightly-colored blooms on top of vigorous plants that are well-suited for long life in garden beds and large containers in cool conditions. Planted in spring or fall, Calypso continues to flower in milder winter climates.
• Ideal compact plant habit for pack and pot sales
• Vigorous garden performance
• Produces abundant bright, large flowers with black centers
• Suited for autumn to spring sales, especially in mild winter climates
Yellow with Black Center
Orange with Black Center
CaThaRaNThUSSee page 55 for vinca
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CENTURyCelosia argentea plumosa
CELOSIa • StandardCentury celosia produces an abundance of showy flowers, often 12 inches long. Century can be used in containers, the garden and for cut flowers.
• Extra early and easy to grow
• Extremely heat tolerant for summer programs
• Large plumes on strong stems
• Flowers approximately 80 days after sowing
• Sturdy branching for large containers and flower beds
• Suitable for cut flowers, beds and large containers
• Can be used for commercial cut flower with tight spacing of 4 inches on center
KIMONOCelosia argentea plumosa nana
CELOSIa • StandardKimono is recommended for multi-sowing to create colorful bowls and containers. Use it to extend and create a new market for mid-summer and early autumn sales.
• High density crop suitable for both pots and packs
• Ideal for spring to early autumn sales
• No PGR required
• Excellent series uniformity
• Quick turnover with 5 weeks crop time
• Multi-seed sowing will give excellent performance and creates mini-forests of color for containers and gift pots
• Available in a wide range of attractive colorsRed Rose Fire
Yellow
Mix
Mix
Orange
Yellow
Salmon Pink
Cream
Scarlet
Rose
Cherry Red
Red
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PRESTIGE SCaRLETCelosia argentea cristata
SaTINClarkia amoena nana
CELOSIa • StandardPrestige Scarlet grows vigorously under hot, humid conditions and produces an abundance of large, vivid flower heads that form at every node, covering the plant from top to bottom.
• Produces 3-inch, cockscomb flower heads
• Scarlet flower heads complement the dark bronze-green leaf color
• A striking bedding plant in summer and fall
• Heat tolerant and carefree in the garden
• Good cut flower for home garden use
• Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall, depending on climate
GODETIa • Standard • f1Satin is a very compact godetia bred for pot plant performance. It can also be used as a bedding plant in cool, dry conditions.
• Uniform plant habit and early flowering
• Good basal branching
• Responds well to PGR
• Flower size measures approximately 2 inches in diameter
• An outstanding performer as a 4 to 6 inch pot plant
• Flowers profusely at an approximate height of 7 to 8 inches
• Sold as a mix
See page 90 for clarkia Grace
Scarlet
Mix
FaIRWaySolenostemon x hybrida
COLEUS • StandardThis dwarf coleus grows 8 inches tall. Fairway works well in mixed containers and at the front of shaded or semi-shaded borders.
• Extra-dwarf with excellent basal branching
• Grows 8 inches tall
• Very late flowering for improved shelf life
• Option for year-round production
• Ideal for production in packs and 4 inch pots
Red VelvetOrange
Mix
Ruby
Mosaic
YellowRose
SUPERFINE RaINBOWSolenostemon x hybrida
COLEUS • StandardThis semi-dwarf series grows 14 inches tall, has excellent basal branching and is happy in shade to part shade.
• Excellent garden performance with large, vividly-colored leaves
• Broader leaf than Fairway
• Very late flowering
• Suitable for large packs, 4 inch pots and gallons
MulticolorFestive Dance
Volcano
Color Pride
Red Velvet
Masterblends Mix
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CaN CaNDianthus caryophyllus
DIaMONDDianthus x hybrida nana
CaRNaTION • Standard • f1An excellent pot and garden plant, Can Can has large, delicately-scented blooms. Known for strong stems, weather tolerance and abundant flowers, Can Can delights consumers with loads of cut flowers and a long season of color in the garden and containers.
• High quality carnation for pot production or the garden
• Flowers from mid-spring through summer
• Large blooms with a delightful fragrance
• Excellent basal branching and strong stems
• Cool crop requiring little or no heat
DIaNThUS • Standard, Pelleted • f1Diamond offers excellent garden performance in spring and fall and stays colorful through milder summers. Previously available in a range of eye-catching colors, White is a sought-after addition for 2012. Pair it with flowering cabbage or kale for fall sales.
• Superb garden performance in spring and autumn
• Early variety, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems in pots and beds
• High uniformity in plant habit and tight flower window
• Flower size is 1.5 inches in diameter
• When grown under long-day conditions it is naturally compact and requires little or no PGR
• Diamond Blush Pink has a unique look – initially the flowers open white, then change to pink and ultimately mature to rose
Purple
Coral
White
Mix Improved
Pink
Carmine Rose
Scarlet
Scarlet
Crimson Picotee
Blush Pink
Cocktail Party
Purple Picotee
Scarlet
LILLIPOTDianthus caryophyllus nanus
CaRNaTION • Standard • f1Lillipot is a versatile product that is ideal for pot sales and for patio containers and summer borders. This annual carnation is genetically dwarf, staying compact without pinching or plant growth regulators. Plants grow to a height of 8 to 10 inches and produce numerous branches.
• Genetically dwarf with fully-double, true carnation flowers
• Flowers continuously throughout the summer
• Stays dwarf and compact, making PGRs and pinching unnecessary
• Versatile product for pot sales, containers or bedding
• Cool crop requiring little or no heat
• Very uniform series
Mix
GERBERaSee page 64 for gerbera
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aLL aROUNDGomphrena globosa
GaRDEN BRIDEGypsophila muralis
Pink
Deep Rose
Deep Rose Pink
Also available in a Mix
GNOMEGomphrena globosa
GOMPhRENa • StandardAll Around Purple is ideal for areas that have hot, humid summers. A very healthy-looking garden plant with dark-green foliage that contrasts nicely with the rich, deep-purple flowers.
• Drought tolerant; excellent in heat and humidity
• Strong basal branches hold the 1 inch flower heads upright
• Can be used as a fresh or dried commercial cut flower
• Excellent item for home garden cut flowers
• Perfect as a thriller in summer mixed containers
• Strong flower stems and good vase life
• Plant height is approximately 2 feet
GOMPhRENa • StandardGnome is an ideal garden plant in areas that have hot, humid summers. It is also well-suited to dry conditions. This extra-dwarf, compact plant is a nice component plant in mixed containers and is ideal for borders and edging.
• Extra-dwarf and compact-growing plant suitable for packs to 4 inch pots
• Ball-shaped plants are about 6 to 10 inches in height
• Germinates well at high temperatures
• Quick production time (4 to 6 weeks) and ease of finishing make this a good shoulder season item
All Around Purple
WhitePurple
GyPSyGypsophila muralis
GyPSOPhILa • Standard, Multi-PelletGarden Bride has single flowers and can be used as a bedding plant, in patio containers, window boxes or hanging baskets. It forms neat mounds in the garden but cascades gently, softening edges in containers and baskets.
• Single flowers on airy, rich-flowering plants with finely-textured foliage
• Easy to grow, with a short crop time for improved profitability
• Stays in constant bloom for quick sale
• Excellent for hanging baskets and mixed patio containers
• Can be sold in packs or pots
GyPSOPhILa • Standard, Multi-PelletGypsy has double flowers on airy, graceful plants with finely-textured foliage.
• Double flowers
• Easy to grow, with a short crop time for improved profitability
• Stays in constant bloom for quick sale
• Can be sold in packs, pots, mixed containers and hanging baskets
• Excellent for hanging baskets and mixed patio containers
Pink
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Mix
Red
WhiteWhite
Pink
RedRosy Red
White
Blush
Carmine RosePink
Rose
Wine Red
Mix
DISCO BELLEHibiscus moscheutos
CONFETTI COMPaCTHypoestes phyllostachya
hIBISCUS • Standard • f1Disco Belle is a compact hibiscus for the garden, growing 24 to 32 inches tall. Since it is not as tall as many other hibiscus, Disco Belle is a good choice for consumers looking for big color in smaller spaces.
• Impressive landscape item adding height to flower beds in warm areas
• Saucer-sized flowers up to 8 inches across
• Flowering begins at a plant height of approximately 14 inches
• Ideal for perennial plant assortment
• Low-cost seed item product compared to vegetative hibiscus
POLKa DOT PLaNT • StandardConfetti Compact’s habit and decorative foliage make it an excellent component plant in mixed containers and baskets for outdoor use. It is also perfectly suited for use as an indoor foliage plant.
• Decorative foliage and compact habit work well indoors and out
• Short production time of 8 to 10 weeks from sowing to sales
• Very good for year-round production
• Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf life
CONFETTI XLHypoestes phyllostachya
POLKa DOT PLaNT • StandardWith a more vigorous growth habit than Confetti Compact, Confetti XL is bred especially for the bedding plant market. It is ideal for mass and border plantings in shaded areas and works very well as a component plant in mixed containers. Confetti XL is well-suited for year-round production and is extremely easy to grow.
• A versatile, decorative foliage plant for patio containers and mass plantings in warmer, semi-shaded areas
• Short production time of 8 to 10 weeks from sowing to sale
• Easy year-round production
• Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf life
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MySTICMimulus x hybrida
SNOW LaDyLeucanthemum x superbum
MONKEy FLOWER • Pelleted • f1Mystic includes both spotted colors and bright, clear colors, which is unusual since mimulus is usually spotted. Mystic is extra-early, free-flowering and compact, making it an ideal pack item. Mystic also makes great-looking hanging baskets for early season sales.
• High germination
• Very early, free-flowering variety
• Dwarf, with a highly uniform plant habit
• Responds well to plant growth regulators
• Cool crop requiring little or no heat
• Especially nice in hanging baskets
ShaSTa DaISy • PerforMax® • f1Snow Lady is a fast-growing, first-year-flowering perennial that fits nicely in with bedding plant production and sales.
• Autumn sow for early spring sales
• Adaptable to a wide range of climates
• Hardy plant, capable of withstanding temperatures of down to 23°F
• Pure white flowers with yellow centers measuring 2.5 inches in diameter
• Blooms upright on dwarf compact plants without the use of PGR
• Ideal for 5 inch pots
• Highly disease- and insect-resistant
Snow Lady
Orange
Wine
Ivory
Scarlet
Cream with Spots
Rose
Yellow Mix
KaLESee page 19 for flowering cabbage & kale
SUN SMILEIpomoea purpurea
MORNING GLORy • Standard, ScarifiedSun Smile is a dwarf morning glory with a mounding habit that spreads approximately 12 inches. The plant features marbled green and white foliage with either bright red, violet, blue or pink blooms, edged in white. The flowers open each morning, adding additional color and interest to the foliage. Sun Smile is quite unique and is ideally suited for mixed containers and hanging baskets.
• A dwarf morning glory with ornamental foliage and a mounding habit
• Use as a component plant in mixed containers and hanging baskets
• Plants in 4 to 5 inch pots will spread 6 to 8 inches
• Plants in the garden spread 1 foot
RedPinkBlue
Violet
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PaNSyComplexityhasnoplace
in today’s fast-paced,
competitive pansy market.
That’swhySakataoffersa
streamlined pansy portfolio
that clearly consolidates
the best-of-the-best into
a complete, simplified
offering.EversinceSakata
introduced the first F1
hybrid pansy in 1966, we
have been committed to the
pansy market. We remain
so today with an active
breeding program targeted
to meeting changing
market needs.
CROWNViola x wittrockiana
PaNSy • PriMax® • f1Crown’s crisp, clear colors and reliable performance make this a favorite pansy for landscape use in many markets.
• Large, clear, faced flowers measure 3.25 inches across
• Crisp, clear colors for spring or fall sales
• Reliable landscape performance due to thick petals and leaves
• Strong plants are very cold tolerant
Mix
Golden
Rose
Blue
White Yellow
Purple
Azure
Scarlet
Orange
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Pink Shades
Cream
Rose
Wine Flash
Blue Jeans
Pure White
Lavender
Scarlet
Yellow
Beacon Blue
Orange
Light Blue
Blueberry Thrill
Purple
Silhouette Mix
Clear Mix
MajESTIC GIaNTS IIViola x wittrockiana
PaNSy • PriMax®, PerforMax® • f1Our well-known Majestic Giants II extra-large-flowered pansies have long been the preferred choice for fall and spring markets. This series maintains huge flower size under warm conditions with excellent overwintering and rebloom in spring.
• The market-leading extra-large-flowered pansy; 4 inch blooms
• Focused color assortment
• Brand name recognition at the retail and consumer level
• Day length neutral
• Presents bud and bloom at first flush
• Color is continuous through entire distribution channel
• Superior lateral branching fills pots and packs quickly
• Maintains large flower size under warm conditions
• Blooms through winter in warmer regions; overwinters well
• Strong flower stems and upright blooms for maximum color
Mix
Clear Yellow
Deep Blue with Blotch Improved
Purple with Blotch Improved
Blue Jeans
Red with Blotch
Rosalyn
Marina Shades
White with Blotch
Blue & White
Girl Friends Mix
Sherry
Ocean
Yellow with Blotch
Fire
Rose with Blotch Improved
DyNaMITEViola x wittrockiana
PaNSy • PriMax®, PerforMax® • f1Dynamite’s clear and novelty colors complement Majestic Giants II’s blotched colors to complete core fall pansy programs. Plants bloom continuously from fall through spring.
• Large-flowered pansy series; 3.25 inch blooms
• Clear and novelty colors to round out your core assortment
• Blooms continuously and maintains a compact habit from fall through early spring
• Flower power is superior under short day length and cold temperatures of winter and early spring
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Marina
White
Rose
Orange
Yellow
Scarlet
Deep Blue
True Blue
Purple
Mix
ULTIMaViola x wittrockiana
REBELINaViola cornuta pendula
PaNSy • PriMax®, PerforMax® • f1Ultima is a medium- to small-flowered multiflora with unique color patterns ideal for display in premium containers and baskets.
• Medium- to small-flowered segment; blooms are 2.5 inches in diameter
• Unique and unusual colors for premium assortments and high sell through
• Best for spring sales
• Ultima Morpho is a multiple award winner and especially striking in baskets
VIOLa • PriMax® • f1Ideal for premium baskets and containers for fall and early spring sales, Rebelina has very fragrant 1.25 inch blooms – and lots of them.
• Extremely floriferous with sweetly fragrant flowers
• Well-branched, creeping stems with short internodes quickly fill and cover pots
• Multiple uses: baskets, patio containers and landscaping
• Good addition for autumn and early spring sales
• Day neutral so flowers easily in fall and winter
Radiance Lilac
Purple and Yellow
Purple Lace
Golden Yellow
Radiance Pink
Morpho
Blue and Yellow
Red and Yellow
Radiance Violet
Radiance Deep Blue
Radiance Red
Radiance Blue
SUPREMEViola x wittrockiana
PaNSy • PriMax®, PerforMax® • f1Supreme is a medium- to-small-flowered multiflora with strong, clear colors and great flower power.
• Medium- to small-flowered pansy; blooms are 2.5 inches in diameter
• Best for spring sales
• Early flowering saves 7 to 10 days in production
• Continues to bloom during mild winters
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PaPaVERSee page 43 for poppy
EXPLORERPetunia grandiflora pendula
PETUNIa • Pelleted • f1Explorer is bred for use as a groundcover in the landscape. The trailing habit is also good for baskets. Due to its thick flower petals, Explorer is highly tolerant of poor weather and performs well in many locations including coastal climates. Explorer is an F1 hybrid seed type, yet it competes well with vegetative propagated trailing varieties, is economical to produce and has shown great uniformity and disease resistance.
• Spreading and cascading type of petunia, particularly suitable as a groundcover for landscapers
• Can easily cover an area of 3 feet
• Tremendous flower power with blooms 2 to 3 inches in diameter
• Flower petals have a shiny, iridescent waxy texture, which repels water
• Recovers very quickly after a rain storm
• Produces new flowers at axillary nodes, not just the terminal, providing continuous flowering in the center of the plant
• Great for hanging baskets and as a spiller for luxurious mixed containers
• Short crop time: early flowering even under low light conditions
• Early to flower in the spring and continues to flower even under the short days of autumn
• Salt tolerant, so superb for seaside/coastal plantings
• Cost-effective to produce
LavenderCoral
White
Purple
Blue
Rose Pink
Pink
Rose
Magenta
Magenta
hULahOOPPetunia grandiflora
PETUNIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Hulahoop is an extra-early-flowering grandiflora series of picotee petunia. All colors have excellent outdoor performance, are heavy blooming and compact in habit. The Hulahoop series is a good addition to the assortment of pure-colored grandiflora petunias.
• Early-flowering picotee petunia
• Grandiflora type, large-flowered bicolors, measuring 3 inches in diameter
• Highly floriferous with compact habit
• Proven performance over many years in packs and gardens
Burgundy
Velvet
Red Blue
Rose
Mix
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SUNSEEKERPortulaca grandiflora
PORTULaCa • Multi-Pellet • f1Sunseeker is the first compact portulaca for early spring sales and an improvement for both growers and gardeners. For growers, Sunseeker features a more controlled plant habit and is ideal for sales in cell packs and 4 inch pots. In addition, Sunseeker flowers early, with 2 inch, fully-double flowers that stay open until late afternoon.
• Excellent pack and garden performance
• Fully-double 2 inch flowers
• Blooms under short days
• Flowers remain open under low light conditions
• Well-balanced compact habit
• Provides continuous flowering in the center of the plant
• Excellent series uniformity
• Multipellet available to fill the plugs
• No stretch and upright habit – plants do not stick together
WONDERLaNDPapaver nudicaule
POPPy • StandardWonderland features large flowers, measuring 4 inches across, on strong stems. The plants are very hardy and can be used as both an annual and biennial. Recommended for 4 inch pots for early spring bedding sales.
• Large flowers, measuring 4 inches in diameter
• Blooms continuously through spring
• Very wind and cold resistant
• Cool crop, can be grown with minimal heat
• Recommended for 4 inch pots for early spring bedding sales
• Available as a Mix of Orange, Pink Shades, White and Yellow
Multicolor Mix
OrangeLight Pink
Yellow
Cream
WhiteRed
Mix
MERLINPetunia multiflora
SENTIMENTaL BLUEPlatycodon grandiflorus
PETUNIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1Merlin was bred to perform in a variety of climatic conditions. This multiflora has 3.5 inch diameter flowers with very good rain resistance and weather tolerance. Merlin is free flowering and plants retain their compact habit during the entire flowering season.
• Rain-tolerant and weather-resistant multiflora
• Plants recover quickly after a rain storm
• Mid-sized flowers in a beautiful color range
• Easy, uniform and quick in production
• Slow to stretch: allows for high-density growing
• Dwarf, compact plant habit retained throughout the flowering season
• Plant height is about 10 inches
BaLLOON FLOWER • Standard • f1Sentimental Blue is a dwarf selection featuring puffy flower buds shaped like balloons, which open into 3 inch diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms most of the summer in the garden.
• Genetically dwarf, with superior basal branching and a mounding habit
• Perennial in most areas but often sold as an annual bedding plant
• Good mid-blue color and long blooming in the garden
• Heavy bud count and early flowering
Pink Morn Red Morn Blue Morn
Rose Morn
Morn Mix
Blue
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Grower’s Select Mix
Cherry with Edge
Lime
* Pink Improved
* Purple
* Blue
Light Violet
* Red
Cream Yellow
* Lemon Yellow
Copper
* Orange Yellow
Red & Rose Shades
Burgundy Bicolor
Pink Bicolor
Apple Blossom Bicolor
45Bedding
Scarlet * White
* Yellow with Eye
Velvet Red
Rose Lavender Shades
Wine Red Bicolor Mix
* Sky BlueSalmon Orange
* Rose & White Bicolor
Wine Bicolor
RoseRed with Yellow EdgeRed & Yellow Bicolor
DaNOVaPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Danova is the market leader for mid-early season sales. This series sets the standard for uniform plant habit, flower size and quality. Danova provides a rich assortment of strong colors to choose from.
• Sets the standard for series uniformity
• Large flowers, 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter, in a rich assortment of colors
• Essential for early spring retail sales
• Short flowering window
• Superior seed quality for high germination
• Excellent seedling vigor with the greatest number of usable seedlings
• Colorful pot and bedding plant for patio containers and garden displays
For growers looking for the tightest flowering window with the best-selling colors, we made the selection easy with our Grower’s Select Mix varieties.
• *2012Grower’sSelectMix: Blue, Lemon Yellow, Orange Yellow, Pink Improved, Purple, Red, Rose & White Bicolor, Sky Blue, White and YellowwithEye
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DELIGhTPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Delight offers unique colors with tremendous consumer appeal. It is an excellent complement to the Danova series with the same early characteristics and similar plant habit.
• For early- to mid-early sales season
• Eye-catching color patterns with a red ring around a yellow center
• An attractive complement to the Danova series
• Consistent, large flower size of 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter
• Same excellent seed quality as Danova
Strawberry
StrawberryCherryBlueberryAlmond Blossom
DaNIELLaPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Daniella has the same quality standards as Danova but with later flowering. Daniella is recommended for growers who sell into February and is truly the best mid-season series offered on the market today.
• A quality leading series for mid-season to late-season sales
• Targeted to flower 2 weeks after Danova
• Same excellent seed quality as Danova
• Same outstanding uniformity and plant habit as Danova
• Consistent, large flower size of 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter
• Eye-catching color range
Blue
White
Pink
Copper
Cream Yellow
MixYellow
Rose Bicolor
Apricot
Scarlet
Neon Rose
PaGEaNTPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard, PriMax® • f1Pageant is extra early and bred to flower with minimal cold requirement, so it is ideal for fall and early winter production in mild/warm climates.
• Pageant flowers from October to December
• Flowering season and plant habit are extremely uniform
• Very compact plants with small foliage, making high-density pack production possible
• Extra-early-flowering habit means substantial savings in heating costs
• Flowers are 2 inches in diameter over very compact plants with small foliage
• Hybrid vigor, allowing seed to be sown in August and ready for shipping in February
Mix
Bright Pink
Rose Pink Bicolor
Lemon Yellow
Yellow Shades
Blue
Red Bicolor
Deep Carmine RoseCarmine Bicolor
White with Yellow Eye
Apricot
Mid Blue
Bright Rose Shades
Scarlet
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FIREPrimula polyantha
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1This primrose is uniquely striking and a great favorite with consumers.
BLOOMINGDaLERanunculus asiaticus nanus
BUTTERCUP • Standard, filMcoat • f1Bloomingdale is an excellent, high-impact product for early spring assortments, ready for sale well ahead of the main bedding plant season when color is in short supply.
• Medium-size plants, 8 to 12 inches tall with sturdy stems and compact foliage
• Large, fully-double flowers 3 to 3.5 inches in diameter
• Broad, beautiful color range with unique bicolors
• Suitable for pot, patio and landscaping
• 4 inch to gallon production as well as early season packs
• Semi-hardy: withstands temperatures as low as 23°F
Golden Shades
Rose Pink Bicolor
Pure Yellow
White Shades
Red Shades
Pink Shades
Tangerine
Blue Bicolor
Purple Shades
Orange Bicolor Improved
Rose Shades
ShaSTa DaISySee page 32 for leucanthemum
SUPERNOVaPrimula polyantha
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Good for sales in containers or as a bedding plant, SuperNova provides uniform results and an excellent show of color. F1 hybrid quality at its best results in vigorous plants with consistent uniformity in the greenhouse, at retail and in the landscape.
• F1 hybrid quality
• Fall flowering for autumn sales when potted early; spring flowering when potted late and grown cold
• Can be marketed as a pot plant or bedding plant
• Large showy umbels on sturdy multiple stems
• High germination and seedling vigor
• Exceptionally uniform across colors in habit and flowering time
• Compact habit for production in both packs and pots
• Earliest series on the market Sky Blue
Purple Bicolor
Cream
Rose Bicolor
Pink
Blue
Red
White
Yellow
Golden Yellow
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SNaPDRaGONBe it spring or fall, upright, mid-height or trailing, we have
a snapdragon series that fits your program. From regal
upright Sonnets with tremendous landscape presence to
fun bicolored Floral Showers, Sakata snapdragons are
reliable products for your snap core offering.
CaNDy ShOWERSAntirrhinum majus nanum pendula
SNaPDRaGON • Multi-Pellet • f1Five bright colors kick off this new trailing snapdragon series. Beautiful as a single color or as a mix of colors from the series, it is ideal for baskets and containers. Try combining Candy Showers with flowering cabbage and kale and pansies for fall sales.
• Can be sold in fall or spring; excellent addition to fall trailing pansy sales
• Trailing habit is ideal for hanging baskets and mixed containers
• Excellent spreading habit in beds
• Strong, flexible stems ship well and hold up in the garden
• Blooms readily under short days
Pre-introductionwithlimiteddistributionthrough2013.
Orange
YellowRose
Deep Purple Red
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FLORaL CaRPETAntirrhinum majus nanum pumilum
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1• Highly uniform series
• Extra dwarf with a compact, bushy branching habit
• In cool locations, spring sowing will give excellent garden performance in summer
• The dwarf Antirrhinum grows to a height of 8 inches, making it well-suited for pack, pot and garden use
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FLORaL ShOWERSAntirrhinum majus nanum pubilum
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1Floral Showers is a fast, day-length-neutral series that flowers within a tight window both spring and fall.
• Dwarf habit makes this a good product for pack and pot culture in 4 inch pots with little or no PGR
• Very uniform habit between colors so can be sold in separate or mixed colors
• Cool crop, requiring little or no heat, resulting in low production costs
• Side shoots produce early flowers for more color impact; ideally suited for landscaping
• Very nice for edging beds
• Can be used in mixed containers, baskets and beds
Coral Bicolor
Rose Pink
Fuchsia
Wine Bicolor Improved
Purple
Bicolor Mix Mix
Rose
Deep Bronze
White
Lilac
Apricot Bicolor
Red & Yellow Bicolor
Crimson
Scarlet
Lavender Bicolor
Yellow
SONNETAntirrhinum majus nanum
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1Easy to cultivate with a uniform growing habit, a strong root system and sturdy branching. Suitable for late spring to autumn sales.
• A minimum 12 hour day length is required for flowering
• Strong root system and sturdy branching
• Long flowering season, as the main stem is surrounded by numerous flowering spikes
• Delightful fragrance
• Multiple uses: plantings in patio containers, landscape or garden displays
• Can be used for cut flower production
• Well-suited for large containers but can be grown in smaller pots with PGR application
• Plant height: 14 inchesCrimson
Rose
Carmine
Pink
Yellow Mix 2010
Burgundy
Orange Scarlet
White
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SPEEDy SONNETAntirrhinum majus nanum
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1The Speedy Sonnet series is not entirely day length neutral, but it goes a long way toward the goal. Requiring only 10.5 hours of daylight to bloom, Speedy Sonnet needs 1.5 hours less light than Sonnet. In all other respects, Speedy Sonnet can be treated like Sonnets.
• Earlier-flowering Sonnet type requiring 10.5 hour photoperiod to flower
• Bred for early spring sales or later autumn sales
• Not recommended for early fall flowering in warm weather areas
• Plant height: 14 inches
Askyourlocalsalescontactforavailability.
Rose
Mix
Crimson
Yellow
Bronze
White
LITTLE KISSTorenia fournieri
TORENIa • Pelleted • f1Little Kiss is a compact series, growing 8 inches tall and 8 inches wide. It is a good bedding plant and works well as a component plant in mixed containers.
• Very easy to produce with a short cropping window
• Naturally compact so does not need PGR
• Good basal branching
• Good pack and pot performance
• Excellent in beds and big containers
• Continuously flowering in full sun or partial shade
BurgundyBlue & White
White Mix
Blue
Rose Picotee
SOLENOSTEMONSee page 25 for coleus
VICTORyCatharanthus roseus
VINCa • StandardVictory has an extremely vigorous root system, which promotes excellent disease resistance. This uniform series produces an abundance of large flowers early in the season on compact plants.
• Vigorous, finely-branched roots support good disease resistance
• Low and early basal branching fills pots and packs nicely
• Early flowering in pot and packs
• Perfectly-formed round flowers with overlapping petals
• Uniform germination
Mix
Bright Eye
Light Pink
Deep Pink
Purple
Blue Improved
Lavender
CranberryUS 200100123
Pure White US 200100124
ApricotUS 200100121
Grape
Carmine
Light Pink with Red Eye
RedUS 200100122
VIOLaSee page 34 for pansy
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ZINNIaProfusion’s genetic makeup
gives it vigor and disease
resistance along with a
compact habit and great
flower quality. Proven
production, retail, landscape
and consumer performance
make Profusion zinnia a
winner at all levels of the
distribution chain.
PROFUSIONZinnia x hybrida
ZINNIa • Standard, encruStedThis compact, disease-resistant series is an outstanding performer in the garden and in containers. Profusion is highly heat tolerant, making it an excellent landscape choice for arid regions. It also performs well in both warm and cool conditions, in high humidity and in extreme heat. It produces a flower canopy that continuously self-cleans so has a long shelf life and is low maintenance in the garden.
• Others have tried, but no series matches the extreme uniformity of the Profusion series
• Inter-specific hybrid with the best traits of both parents
• Compact habit and flower quality combined with vigor and exceptional disease resistance
• Uniform germination
• Easy to grow, with strong root system and strong basal branching
• Short production time: 8 to 10 weeks
• Excellent performance and habit in all climates
Coral PinkUS 200700128
Orange US 9800013
Sunrise Mix
CherryUS 9800014
YellowUS 200900297
FireUS 200400276
7 Color Mix
ApricotUS 200400275
WhiteUS 9800350
Deep ApricotUS 200700129
5 Color Mix
3 Color Mix
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PROFUSION DOUBLEZinnia x hybrida
PROFUSION KNEE-hIGhZinnia x hybrida
ZINNIa • Standard, encruStedProfusion Double has similar characteristics to our well-known Profusion series but with double flowers for even greater color and impact at retail, in containers and in the garden.
• Matches the single Profusion colors perfectly in habit and timing
• Double Profusion is available in 4 vibrant colors
• Inter-specific hybrid with the best traits of both parents
• Compact habit and flower quality combined with vigor and exceptional disease resistance
• Very uniform growth habit
• Uniform germination
• Easy to grow with strong root system and strong basal branching
• Short production time: 8 to 10 weeks
• Excellent performance and habit in all climates
ZINNIa • Standard, encruStedProfusion Knee-High is an excellent choice for mass planting in landscapes. It grows about 20 inches tall* and shows remarkable resilience in both dry and wet climates.
• Knee-High is a more vigorous grower than the regular Profusion series
• An excellent choice for mass plantings
• Remarkable resilience in both dry and wet conditions
• Ideal for home garden cut flowers
*Plantheightdependsonlightlevels.
Mix
RedUS 200700131
GoldenUS 200800171
FireUS 200800170
WhiteUS 200700132
CherryUS 200700130
RedUS 200700131
WhiteUS 200800172
POT CROPSAscontainergardeningandoutdoor
decorating continue to grow, lines
are blurring between what we
traditionally think of as indoor pot
crops and outdoor decorating. For
the open-minded, this transition is
openingupsomeexcitingpossibilities
forpotcropsinmixedcontainers
and in the bedding segment. Festival
gerberaisaprimeexampleofthis
crossover. Our Confetti hypoestes,
Astraplatycodonandvarious
primula are other good candidates
for multiple uses. For traditional
pot crop distribution, we offer
tried-and-true crops as well
as some real innovations
likeAppealcampanula.
FEATURES:
Gerbera page 64
Primula page 74
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DaINTyCalceolaria x hybrida
hEaVENLy BLUECampanula rapunculus
aPPEaLCampanula medium nanum
POCKETBOOK PLaNT • Pelleted • f1• Small, compact growth habit for high-density production with a 6
inch spread
• Easier to handle and ship with minimum damage to leaves
• The thick flower pouches provide a certain amount of disease tolerance to botrytis
• Excellent series uniformity
• Compact growth and good disease resistance make Dainty a good crop for 3 ½ to 4 inch pot plant production
See page 25 for calceolaria Golden Bunch
BELLFLOWER • Pelleted • f1This is a versatile campanula that can be produced in 6 inch pots or as a cut flower.
• Annual flowering with masses of gorgeous ¾ inch light blue, star-shaped flowers
• Plants produce 15 stems with 5 to 6 top grade, 24 to 32 inch stems
• Long stems with long vase life can be used for cut flowers or filler in mixed bouquets
See page 88 for Champion & Champion Pro
BELLFLOWER • Pelleted • f1Appeal is a high value crop ideal for end cap promotions and holiday sales. It can be grown under low temperatures and has a genetically compact habit. Flowers are produced early to mid-spring but forcing for an earlier date for a specific market is possible. Appeal is an economical crop and a good addition to the spring assortment as a high-value pot plant.
• Genetically compact
• Does not require cold to initiate flowering
• Good addition to spring and summer assortment
• Best produced in 5 or 6 inch containers or in mixed containers
See page 88 for Champion & Champion Pro
Blue
Deep BluePVPAF
Red & YellowRedBronze
Yellow with Spots Mix
Deep BluePVPAF
TREaSURES REDCapsicum annuum
ORNaMENTaL PEPPER • Standard • f1Treasures Red is colorful ornamental pepper that makes a fun 4 inch pot plant and also spices up mixed containers.
• Fast production time with excellent uniformity
• Naturally compact, growing 5 inches tall with dark green foliage
• Bears conical white fruits changing to bright red at maturity
• Excellent 4 inch pot item
• Recommended for ornamental use only
Treasures Red
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SaTELLITEPericallis x hybrida
STaR WaRSPericallis x hybrida
CINERaRIa • StandardSatellite is a grandiflora series with large flowers in a stunning color range. Maturity is 1 to 2 weeks earlier than Star Wars, and Satellite has a stronger plant habit than Star Wars.
• Uniform grandiflora type with large flowers 2 inches in diameter
• Leaves are relatively small for high-density production
• Pure, bright colors can be combined with the bicolors in our Star Wars series to complete the color range
• Economical crop to produce due to reduced heat requirement
• High percentage of marketable plants
• High germination and seedling vigor
• Crop time approximately 18 weeks from sowing
CINERaRIa • StandardStar Wars features bicolors and shades and is a good complement to the pure colors in our Satellite cineraria series.
• Uniform multiflora type producing masses of 1.5 inch flowers
• Compact foliage and plant habit for high-density cropping and less shipping damage
• Flowers 2 weeks later than Satellite, approx. 20 weeks from sowing
• An economical crop in production due to reduced heat requirement
• Exciting range of bicolors and shades
Mix
Mix
Purple & Blue Shades
Pink Shades
Deep Red Shades
Crimson Shades
Sky Blue Shades
Cerise Shades
Blue Shades
White Shades
Rose & Pink ShadesLILLIPOTDianthus caryophyllus nanus
CaRNaTION • Standard • f1Lillipot is a versatile product that is ideal for pot sales and for patio containers and summer borders. This annual carnation is genetically dwarf, staying compact without pinching or plant growth regulators. Plants grow to a height of 8 to 10 inches and produce numerous branches.
• Genetically dwarf with fully-double, true carnation flowers
• Flowers continuously throughout the summer
• Stays dwarf and compact, making PGRs and pinching unnecessary
• Versatile product for pot sales, containers or bedding
• Cool crop requiring little or no heat
See page 26 for Diamond
Mix
CaN CaNDianthus caryophyllus
CaRNaTION • Standard • f1An excellent pot and garden plant, Can Can has large, delicately-scented blooms. Known for strong stems, weather tolerance and abundant flowers, Can Can delights consumers with loads of cut flowers and a long season of color in the garden and containers. Can Can flowers from mid-spring through summer with excellent garden performance.
• High quality carnation for pot production or the garden
• Flowers from mid-spring through summer
• Large blooms with a delightful fragrance
• Excellent basal branching and strong stems
• Cool crop requiring little or no heat
See page 26 for DiamondScarletCocktail Party
Scarlet
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GERBERaThere’snoendtogerbera’spopularity
and the multiple ways it is sold. Bedding
plant?Check.Mixedcontainers?
Check. Supermarket floral? Check.
Gift plant? Check. With so many
product forms and retail price points,
you need a breeder that offers multiple
product lines to meet your needs. From
our florist quality Festival series, to
Festival Simplified selected for multiple
pot sizes, to our perfect for impulse
purchase Durora, Sakata’s gerbera
lineup satisfies the market need.
FESTIVaL MINIGerbera jamesonii
GERBERa DaISy • filMcoat • f1Unique product with mini flowers on compact plants well-suited for production in 3.5 inch pots.
• Eye-catching in mixed patio containers and as gifts for special occasions
• Highly uniform in habit and earliness
• True mini flowers and shading in a variety of colorsMix
FESTIVaL SEMI-DOUBLEGerbera jamesonii
GERBERa DaISy • filMcoat • f1These semi-double flowers have extra rows of mini petals around the center eye, giving the blooms added bulk and interest.
• Semi-double flowers
• Colorful addition to patio containers and garden displaysMix
YellowRose ShadesOrange Shades
FESTIVaL SPIDERGerbera jamesonii
GERBERa DaISy • filMcoat • f1Festival Spider provides a unique flower form that stands out at retail. The Spider series can be produced on the same production schedule as other Festival varieties to add variety to your core gerbera offering.
• Unique form stands out at retail
• Available in separate colors for targeted color selection
• Similar production time as other Festival varieties
Mix 2010
YellowSalmon with EyeSalmon Red Shades
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* Yellow Semi-Double
FESTIVaLGerbera jamesonii
Festival Simplified Mix
Blush
* Neon Rose with Eye
* Apricot with Eye
Lemon Yellow
* Orange with Eye
Apricot
* Golden Yellow with Eye
Orange
* Cherry with Eye
GERBERa DaISy • filMcoat • f1Festival produces many large, spectacular flowers on every plant. Plants are extremely uniform with a tight flowering window and can be produced in 8 to 12 weeks from potting to sales, depending on the time of year.
Festival Simplified contains 10 popular colors carefully selected from the Festival series that can be grown year-round in 4 inch, 5 inch and 6 inch containers. While other series may finish faster in smaller containers, they aren’t consistent and don’t match the quality and reliability of our Festival Simplified Assortment.
*FestivalSimplifiedAssortment:ApricotwithEye,CherrywithEye,GoldenYellowwithEye,NeonRosewithEye,OrangewithEye,PinkShadeswithEye,Rose,Salmon,ScarletwithEyeandYellowSemi-Double
• Highest percentage of prime-quality marketable plants
• Multiple flowers and high bud count at time of sale increases sell through
• Complete color range
• Can be produced 8 to 12 weeks from potting, depending on time of year
• Festival Simplified is a versatile selection that works in a range of pot sizes from 4 to 6 inches
Peach with Eye
Fall Harvest Mix
Grower’s Select Mix
Dark Eyed Mix
* Rose
* Scarlet with Eye
Red with Eye
Salmon Rose
* Pink Shades with Eye
* Salmon
Winter Holiday Mix
White Shades
Yellow with Eye
Spring Bouquet Mix
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DURORaGerbera jamesonii
GERBERa DaISy • filMcoatDurora is an early, compact, easy-to-grow gerbera with large, double flowers on very compact plants. Durora’s attractive double flowers age slower than other varieties so they have long-lasting shelf appeal. Durora can be marketed within 8-10 weeks from potting, depending on local growing conditions.
• For production in 3.5 to 4.5 inch pots
• 3 inch flowers on strong stems
• +90% of flowers are double
• Slow-to-age flowers increase shelf life
• Highly uniform and gently-toned mix of Red, Bright Yellow, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Dark Salmon, Cream, Light Salmon, Red/Yellow Tipped and Yellow/Orange colored varieties
• Short production time, marketed 8 to 10 weeks after potting
Mix
aVaNTISinningia speciosa
GLOXINIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1This F1 hybrid series is the earliest single-flowering series on the market. Avanti is bred for high-density production and successful shipping.
• Impressive, large, bell-shaped flowers in vibrant colors ensure large consumer appeal
• An early, single-flowering series
• Flowers are held just above the foliage on short, strong stems
• Small supple leaves for high-density production, easy sleeving and shipping
• Recommended for 4 to 5 inch pot production
Light Violet/Dark Throat
Wine Red
Rose Red
Blue with White Edge
White
Red with White Edge
Blue
Scarlet
Peach RoseMix
BROCaDESinningia speciosa
GLOXINIa • Standard, Pelleted • f1This impressive, double-flowering series is quite showy and ideal for gift and indoor floral sales.
• Impressive fully-double flowers
• 100% double flowering series
• Compact plants with small foliage
• Small, flexible leaves for high-density production, easy sleeving and shipping
• Recommended for 4 to 5 inch pot production
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MULTIBELLSSinningia speciosa
GLOXINIa • Pelleted • f1MultiBells has exceptional uniformity with extraordinary flower count. It is 10 to 14 days earlier flowering than other sinningia and can be produced at a higher density for increased profitability.
• Center flowering, with up-facing flowers for better bloom presentation
• Exceptionally high flower count (+40 blooms per plant)
• Short foliage results in less damage during transport
• Can produce more plants per square foot than other sinningia
• 10 to 14 days earlier than other series
• Extremely high crop uniformity
WhiteCherryBlue
hELIaNThUSSee page 82 for sunflower
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Blue
MERMaIDEustoma grandiflorum nanum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Mermaid is a genetically-compact lisianthus bred for pot plant production. The rose-shaped buds and cupped flowers are ideal for generating impulse sales.
• A single-flower F1 hybrid for pot plant production
• Requires little or no plant growth regulation
• Plants are about 6 inches tall with flowers measuring about 2.5 inches in diameter
• Natural basal-branching habit with flower heads held above compact plants
• Strong root system
PinkBlue
CONFETTI COMPaCTHypoestes phyllostachya
POLKa DOT PLaNT • StandardWith a compact habit and decorative foliage, Confetti Compact is well-suited as an indoor potted plant and can be used as a component item in mixed containers with other indoor foliage plants. It works equally well in outdoor mixed containers and baskets.
• Decorative foliage and compact habit work well indoors and out
• Short production time of 8 to 10 weeks from sowing to sales
• Very good for year-round production
• Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf life
Mix
RedPink
White
Blush
Rose
CONFETTI XLHypoestes phyllostachya
POLKa DOT PLaNT • Standard• A versatile, decorative foliage plant for patio containers and mass
plantings in warmer, semi-shaded areas
• Short production time of 8 to 10 weeks from sowing to sale
• Easy year-round production
• Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf life
IPOMOEaSee page 72 for morning glory
WhiteRedCarmine Rose
Wine Red
Mix
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RedPinkBlue
Violet
SUN SMILEIpomoea purpurea
MORNING GLORy • Standard, ScarifiedSun Smile is a dwarf morning glory with a mounding habit that spreads approximately 12 inches. The plant features marbled green and white foliage with either bright red, violet, blue or pink colored blooms, edged in white. The flowers open each morning, adding additional color and interest to the foliage. Sun Smile is quite unique and is ideally suited for mixed containers and hanging baskets.
• A dwarf morning glory with ornamental foliage and a mounding habit
• Use as a component plant in mixed containers and hanging baskets
• Plants in 4 to 5 inch pots will spread 6 to 8 inches
• Plants in the garden spread 1 foot
PERICaLLISSee page 63 for cineraria
aSTRaPlatycodon grandiflorus
SENTIMENTaL BLUEPlatycodon grandiflorus
BaLLOON FLOWER • natural • f1Creative breeding has made this semi-hardy perennial suitable for production in 4 inch pots. Astra produces star-shaped blooms along with many buds. Continuous buds mean Astra has an exceptionally long shelf life. Astra is heat tolerant and production can take place during summer without problems.
• Large, star-shaped flowers stand out at retail
• Semi-double or single flowers, measuring 2 to 3 inches in diameter
• Thicker flower petals give longer-lasting blooms
• Compact and uniform in plant habit, with excellent basal branching
• Continuous flowering throughout the season
• For best performance in 4 to 5 inch pots, we advise sowing 3 to 5 seeds per plug, ensuring a well-branched, well-balanced, sturdy plant
• Suitable for pot, patio and landscaping
See below for Sentimental Blue
BaLLOON FLOWER • Standard • f1Sentimental Blue is a dwarf selection featuring puffy flower buds shaped like balloons, which open into 3 inch diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms most of the summer in the garden.
• Genetically dwarf with superior basal branching and a mounding habit
• Perennial in most areas but often sold as a pot plant or annual bedding plant
• Good mid-blue color and long blooming in the garden
• Heavy bud count and early flowering
Pure White
Semi-Double Pink
Pink
Semi-Double Lavender
Blue
Semi-Double Blue
Semi-Double White Improved
Sentimental Blue
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PRIMULaWith primula breeding programs in
Denmark and Japan, Sakata is able
to offer series that work in varying
climactic regions and for different
seasons. Pageant needs minimal cold
and can be produced in areas with mild
winters while our industry leading
Danova is bred for cooler winter
production.Addinourpremium
novelty Rosanna and landscape-perfect
SuperNovaandSakatahasyour
primula needs covered.
DaNIELLaPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Daniella has the same quality standards as Danova but with later flowering. Daniella is recommended for growers who sell into February and is truly the best mid-season series offered on the market today.
• A quality leading series for mid-season to late-season sales
• Targeted to flower 2 weeks after Danova
• Same excellent seed quality as Danova
• Same outstanding uniformity and plant habit as Danova
• Consistent, large flower size – 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter
• Eye-catching color range
Blue
White
Pink
Copper
Cream Yellow
Yellow
Rose Bicolor
Apricot
Scarlet
Neon Rose
Mix ‘09
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DaNOVaPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Danova is the market leader for mid-early season sales. This series sets the standard for uniform plant habit, flower size and quality. Danova provides a popular assortment of solid and bicolor colors to choose from.
• Sets the standard for series uniformity
• Large flowers, 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter, in a rich assortment of colors
• Essential for early spring retail sales
• Short flowering window
• Superior seed quality for high germination
• Excellent seedling vigor with the greatest number of usable seedlings
• Colorful pot and bedding plant for patio containers and garden displays
• *2012Grower’sSelectMix:Blue, Lemon Yellow, Orange Yellow, Pink Improved, Purple, Red, Rose & White Bicolor, Sky Blue, White and YellowwithEye
Burgundy Bicolor
Cherry with Edge
Lime
* Pink Improved
* Purple Rose
* Blue
* Lemon Yellow Light Violet
Cream Yellow
Pink Bicolor
Red with Yellow Edge
* Rose & White Bicolor
Apple Blossom Bicolor
Grower’s Select Mix
Rose Lavender Shades
Copper
* Orange Yellow
Bicolor Mix
Red & Rose Shades* Red
Scarlet
* White
Salmon Orange
* Yellow with Eye
Velvet Red
Wine Red
* Sky Blue
Red & Yellow Bicolor
Wine Bicolor
DELIGhTPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard • f1Delight offers unique colors with tremendous consumer appeal. It is an excellent complement to the Danova series with the same early characteristics and similar plant habit.
• For the early to mid-early sales season
• Eye-catching color patterns with a red ring around a yellow center
• An attractive complement to the Danova series
• Consistent, large flower size of 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter
• Same excellent seed quality as Danova
Strawberry
Strawberry
CherryBlueberryAlmond Blossom
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PaGEaNTPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • Standard, PriMax® • f1Pageant is extra early and bred to flower with minimal cold requirement, so it is ideal for fall and early winter production in mild/warm climates.
• Pageant flowers from October to December
• Flowering season and plant habit are extremely uniform
• Very compact plants with small foliage, making high-density pack production possible
• Extra-early-flowering habit means substantial savings in heating costs
• Flowers are 2 inches in diameter over very compact plants with small foliage
• Hybrid vigor, allowing seed to be sown in August and ready for shipping in February
Bright Pink
Rose Pink Bicolor
Lemon Yellow
Yellow Shades
Blue
Red Bicolor
Deep Carmine Rose
White with Yellow Eye
Apricot
Mid Blue
Bright Rose Shades
Scarlet
PRIMaPrimula malacoides
FaIRy PRIMROSE • Standard• f1Prima is a fragrant, uniform series for the gift and pot plant market with showy flowers held well above the foliage.
• Market-leading F1 hybrid series
• Uniform and floriferous with large, dense flower heads
• Very fragrant
• Tight flowering window across all colors makes handling and shipping easier and more cost-effective
PinkLilac
White
Carmine Rose Improved
Red
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Rose Pink ShadesPink Shades
White Improved Yellow Shades
Apricot Shades
Scarlet Improved
ROSaNNaPrimula acaulis
PRIMROSE • PriMax® • f1A unique product with rosebud-shaped flowers for the gift pot and pot plant market.
• Good for impulse sales
• Very effective in flower pouches
• Vibrant, attractive color range
• Nicely proportioned, uniform habit
• Recommended for 4 inch pots
Fire
Sky Blue
Purple Bicolor
Cream
Rose Bicolor
Pink
Mix
Blue
Red
White Yellow
Golden Yellow
SUPERNOVaPrimula polyantha
PRIMROSE • Standard• f1Good for sales in containers or as a bedding plant, SuperNova provides uniform results and an excellent show of color. F1 hybrid quality at its best results in vigorous plants with consistent uniformity in the greenhouse, at retail and in the landscape.
• Fall flowering for autumn sales when potted early; spring flowering when potted late and grown cold
• Can be marketed as a pot plant or bedding plant
• Large, showy umbels on sturdy multiple stems
• High germination and seedling vigor
• Exceptionally uniform across colors in habit and flowering time
• Compact habit for production in both packs and pots
• Earliest series on the market
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RED ROBINLycopersicon esculentum
MINIaTURE TOMaTO • PerforMax®Red Robin is a perfect choice for patio containers and hanging baskets. Plants are loaded with small, tasty tomatoes for weeks on end and have immediate retail appeal.
• An ornamental dwarf tomato bearing small fruit with excellent flavor
• Compact growth with a good branching habit
• Suitable for 5 inch pots, hanging baskets and patio containers
• Size of fruit is approximately 1 inch in diameter
• Fruits turn bright red approximately 100 days after sowing
Red Robin
SINNINGIaSee page 68 for gloxinia
SUNBRIGhT KIDSHelianthus annuus nanus
SUNFLOWER • natural, PriMax® • f1• F1 hybrid quality for uniform plant habit
• Pollenless for no-mess indoor usage and long-lasting shelf-life
• Attractive up-facing flowers
• Bred for multiple uses: indoor pots, containers and bedding plants
• Short growing period from sowing to flowering of 50 to 55 days
• Suitable for multi-planting or sowing in larger containers
• Excellent item for mail order or retail packet business
• For direct sowing into flower beds, multiple branching and flowering with a plant height of 10 inches
See page 106 for all other sunflowers
Sunbright Kids
CUT FLOWERSWith an international reputation for bringing
major breakthroughs to the cut flower
marketplace, Sakata’s cut flower assortment
provides real economic advantages in
production and distribution. Our market-
leadinglisianthusisagoodexample,with
series bred for precisely-timed production
in various parts of the world, in various
seasons. Our new Vincent® sunflower is
anotherexampleofasuperiorproductthat
is tightly programmed for efficient, profitable
production and great end user satisfaction.
Our dedication to this category is steadfast
and we look forward to bringing you more
high-performing products.
FEATURES:
Aster page 85
Lisianthus page 92
Sunflower page 106
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BLUE hORIZONAgeratum houstonianum
FLOSS FLOWER • Pelleted • f1The first F1 triploid ageratum strain for cut flower cultivation. Due to the triploid breeding, Blue Horizon has larger blooms than traditional ageratum, is very vigorous and is easy to produce.
• Tall growing, with strong, sturdy stems and numerous branches
• Very high flower productivity
• Grows about 30 inches tall with a spread of about 8 inches
Blue
aNTIRRhINUMSee page 102 for snapdragon
aSTERWith sprays of tightly-
packed flowers, our
well-loved asters have
rigid stems and long-lasting
blooms.Theseseriesare
fusarium tolerant and easily
programmed with various
growing techniques.
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BONITaCallistephus chinensis
MaTSUMOTOCallistephus chinensis
aSTER • StandardBonita has beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers that color completely. The flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact and have flower size that is similar to Matsumoto. Bonita crop time is 1 week longer than Matsumoto.
• Flower centers color completely
• 2 inch diameter flowers remain attractive when aging
• Fusarium tolerance is similar to Matsumoto
• No need to remove the main flower bud but stem presentation is better if bud is removed
• Fits easily in a production program with Matsumoto
aSTER • StandardMatsumoto is a fusarium-tolerant aster. This series is easy to program and to manipulate stem height with various growing techniques.
• Fusarium tolerant
• Matsumoto is offered in a wide range of colors
• Flower size is 2 inches in diameter with a distinct yellow center
• Strong, long stems with an upright flowering habit
• Production cycle will be approximately 14 weeks (100 days) from sowing in spring or when produced with day length manipulation techniques
• Height 2 to 2.5 feet
Rose
Blue Tipped White
White
Red
PinkPVPAF
BluePVPAF
Scarlet
Pink
WhitePVPAF
BluePVPAF
Apricot
Rose
Light Blue
Yellow
Scarlet
SERENaDECallistephus chinensis
aSTER • StandardCallistephus Serenade is highly tolerant of fusarium. Each stem has many small, rounded flowers with yellow centers.
• Serenade has high fusarium tolerance like our Matsumoto series
• Production cycle approximately 14 weeks (100 days) from sowing in spring or from the actual production date, if day length manipulation techniques are applied
• Spray habit with an abundance of semi-double flowers on a single stem
• The Serenade series offers a wide range of colors with flowers measuring 1.25 inches in diameter
Mix
Deep Rose
Rose Tipped WhiteUS 200000280
Yellow
Blue Tipped WhiteUS 200000277
RoseUS 200000281
White
Blue
Red
ScarletUS 200000282
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ChaMPION PROCampanula medium annuum
BELLFLOWER • Pelleted • f1This fast-finishing, high-yielding series produces slightly smaller heads than the Champion series but produces more blooms per stem, thereby providing better color impact.
• More color on each stem
• Use as filler or focal point
• Smaller-size flowers with harder flower petals than Champion, therefore easier to transport
• Thinner, flexible stems weigh less so lower transportation costs
• Higher germination rate and more usable plugs
• Does not require vernalization to initiate flowers
• Optimum growing temperature is 55°F/13°C
Light Pink
Lavender
White
Deep Blue
Pink
ChaMPIONCampanula medium annuum
BELLFLOWER • Pelleted • f1Champion is a well-known cut flower series that can also be grown as a Valentine’s and Mother’s Day holiday pot plant. Champion has excellent vase life.
• Annual blooming habit – only requires day length manipulation and moderate growing temperatures (55°F/13°C)
• Champion can be cropped 6 to 12 months of the year, depending on geography
• Using good growing techniques and plant growth regulators, Champion can be produced for sales in early spring and other special dates such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
WhitePink
Lavender Improved
Blue
CENTURyCelosia argentea plumosa
CELOSIa • StandardAvailable in 4 colors and a mix, Century celosia produces 12 inch long flower plumes on strong stems.
• Extra early and easy to grow
• Large plumes on strong stems
• Flowers approximately 80 days after sowing
• Sturdy branching for large containers and flower beds
• Suitable for cut flowers, semi-tall flower beds and large containers
• Can be used for commercial cut flowers with tight spacing of 4 inches on center
Red
Rose
Fire
Yellow
Mix
ChIEFCelosia argentea cristata
CELOSIa • StandardChief can be direct sown in the cut flower bed or field and is very well suited to production in areas with high temperatures.
• Produces large, uniform, globe-shaped flower heads
• Very uniform growth pattern
• Highly suitable for cut flowers during periods of high temperature
• Dense plantings produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers Fire
RedGold
Also available in Persimmon
Rose
Carmine
Mix
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PRESTIGE SCaRLETCelosia argentea cristata
CELOSIa • StandardPrestige Scarlet produces an abundance of large, vivid flower heads at every node and makes a long-lasting show of color.
• Produces 3 inch cockscomb flower heads
• Scarlet flower heads complement the dark bronze-green leaf color
• A striking bedding plant in summer and fall
• Heat tolerant and carefree in the garden
• Good cut flower
• Plants grow 12 to 24 inches tall, depending on climate
Scarlet
GRaCEClarkia amoena
GODETIa • Standard • f1Grace is an F1 hybrid cut flower with excellent uniformity and a broad range of colors. Grace produces lots of flowering stems and has tremendous vase life.
• Produces cut flowers, measuring 2 to 3 feet in height
• Lateral branching produces up to 15 stems each, carrying 5 to 6 solid clusters of blooms
• The branching and flower formation make Grace suitable for high-density packing and shipping over long distances
• This variety, depending on climate, can be grown year-round with the use of day length manipulation
• Grace grows best in dry climates with cool temperatures
• Best grown at 60-65°F (15-18°C) in the day and 50°F (10°C) at night
• Ideal temperature should not exceed 75°F (25°C)
• This is an excellent cut flower for home gardens, as well as for mail order and the retail packet trade
Mix
Red
Shell Pink
Lavender with Eye
Salmon
Lavender
Rose/Pink
White
CaNDLEDelphinium elatum
DELPhINIUM • Standard • f1Today’s standard delphinium varieties are long-day varieties, meaning that these varieties are highly unstable or cannot bloom under low light and short day conditions. Candle is an annual type and does not form a rosette if a minimum temperature of 59°F (15°C) is kept through the germination to blooming stage, therefore adding reliable winter production to your program, with a faster turnover and crop schedule than offered by other varieties.
• Very early and uniform blooming
• Suitable for tunnel, greenhouse and open field production
• Extremely stable and specially bred for short-day production schedules
• F1 hybrid vigor guarantees good results from subsequent flushes following first harvest
Blue Shades White Shades
Violet Shades
Lavender Shades
EUSTOMaSee page 92 for lisianthus
hELIaNThUSSee page 106 for sunflower
GODETIaSee page 90 for clarkia
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LISIaNThUSLong, thick stems, disease resistance and perfectly-
formed flowers are essential qualities for market
success with lisianthus. Sakata has led the way
in breeding highly specialized categories of
lisianthus to help growers produce outstanding
crops regardless of day length, temperature or light
intensity. Sakata’s great genetics, combined with
solid technical support, have helped make lisianthus
one of the top-selling cut flowers in the world.
BOREaLISEustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1• Group 0 / Standard Double Flower
• Not suitable for forcing
• Ideal for winter harvest with high yield
• Less blindness than with other standards on the market
• Easier to get stem height compared to Echo
Blue Green
YellowWhite
Apricot
Pink
EChOEustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1• Group I / Standard Double Flower
• The world’s first 100% all-double, large-flowered lisianthus for cut flower production
• Spray type
• Flower stalks are strong and easily support the large flowers
• A superb, popular double-flowering series
• Plant height is approximately 28 inches in summer
Pink
Yellow
Lavender
Pure White
Champagne
Blue
Pink Picotee
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EXCaLIBUREustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Excalibur was bred for ease of production and is suitable for growing in equatorial areas where temperatures are a bit higher than standard for lisianthus. Works well in forcing as a group II.
• Group II / Standard Double Flower
• Strong stem quality
• Top flowering, lowering the risk of flower botrytis while sleeved
• More usable flower buds
• Good vase life
• Easy to grow and achieves sufficient height
• Advantageous medium-sized double flowers
• A real Pure White color contrasting nicely with dark green and strong foliage
• Flower timing is Group II but slightly earlier than Flamenco or Mariachi®
• Quick and uniform plug performance
• Less sensitivity to rosette
• Suitable for production in low latitudes
Green
Blue Picotee
Pure White
FLaMENCOEustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1• Group II / Standard Single Flower
• Produces high quality, long-stemmed cut flowers with large blooms
• In comparison to Polestar, Flamenco has stronger and more voluminous stems
• Sown simultaneously in winter for summer harvesting, Flamenco (Group II) will flower approximately 3 weeks later than Polestar
• Flowers 2 weeks earlier than Mirage (Group III)
• Flamenco performs well under warm, long-day conditions
Pink Rim
Yellow
Lime Green
White
Blue Rim Supreme
Purple
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MaRIaChI®Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Mariachi® features extra-double, large flowers that resemble camellia flowers. This high quality quadruple flower has a perfect form for mixed or straight bouquets. Mariachi® is suitable for early spring to summer harvest.
• Group II / Standard Quadruple Flower
• Flower size is 2 to 2¾ inches in diameter
• Ideal for winter sowing and summer harvest schedules
• Flowering response time is similar to Flamenco
• Excellent rose-shaped flower heads, with thick petals for long-lasting shelf life and easy transportation
• Plant height is 2.5 to 3.2 feet
Carmine
Lime Green
Pink
Yellow Improved
Lavender
Misty Blue
Pink Picotee
Lilac Picotee
Misty Pink
Pure White
Blue
MaRIaChI® GRaNDE WhITEEustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Mariachi® Grande White is similar to a camellia in its flower form, with a quadruple, fully-double flower for high quality mixed or straight bouquets.
• Ideal for late spring sowing and autumn harvest schedules
• Excellent rose-shaped flower heads, with thick petals for long-lasting shelf life and easy transportation
• Plant height: 2.8 to 3.2 feet
• The flower color, subject to growing temperatures, is ivory white to clear white
• Higher temperatures promote clear white color
• An excellent supplement to the Echo series, as this variety produces long, rigid stems for production outside the Echo flowering season
• When sown simultaneously in winter for summer harvests, Mariachi® Grande White will flower approximately 3 to 4 weeks later when compared to Echo
White
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Piccolo 1Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Piccolo 1 is in Group I like Polestar but has a more delicate flower size.
• Group I / Spray Single Flower
• Today’s market standard in single-flowered lisianthus
• Best botrytis resistance
• Best lisianthus series for trouble-free transportation due to smaller cup size and harder flower petals
• Sturdy stems and long vase life
• Widest color range
Blue Rim Lime Green
Yellow
Apricot
Pink Rim
PICCOLO 2Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1This is the standard for single-flowered lisianthus. Because of the smaller cup size and hard flower petals, problems with botrytis in transportation are much less problematic. Piccolo 2 is ideal for the summer season or for year-round production with artificial light.
• Group II / Spray Single Flower
• The market standard for single-flowered lisianthus
• Best botrytis resistance
• Best lisianthus series for trouble-free transportation due to smaller cup size and harder flower petals
• Sturdy stems and long vase life
• Widest color range
• Group II like Flamenco but with more delicate flower size
Deep Rose
Rose Pink
Lime Green
Yellow
Deep Blue
Pure White
roSita® 1Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Rosita®, along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita 1 is suitable for spring flowering.
• Group I / Spray Double Flower
• Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce botrytis problems during transportation
• Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers
• “A rose without thorns”
• Excellent vase life with more usable buds
• Heavy quality even with early flowering
• Group I like Echo
Pink Picotee
Green
White
Blue
Rose Pink
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ROSITa® 2Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Rosita®, along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita 2 and 3 are suitable for spring and early summer flowering.
• Group II / Spray Double Flower
• Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce botrytis problems during transportation
• Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers
• “A rose without thorns”
• Excellent vase life with more usable buds
• Heavy quality though early flowering
Green
Pink Rose Pink
Blue
Misty Pink
Purple
White Yellow
Apricot
JadeHot Lips
Sapphire (Blue)
ROSITa® 3Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Rosita®, along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita 2 and 3 are suitable for spring and early summer flowering.
• Group III / Spray Double Flower
• Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce botrytis problems during transportation
• Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers
• “A rose without thorns”
• Excellent vase life with more usable buds
• Heavy quality even with early flowering
White
YellowPink
WonderouS 1Eustoma grandiflorum
LISIaNThUS • Pelleted • f1Wonderous has very unique flower colors. The flowers are pollenless and have an excellent vase life.
• Group I / Standard Single Flower
• Thick flower petals and top flowering result in fewer botrytis infections
• Totally new series with new colors and unique color patterns
• Excellent flower quality with long vase life due to pollenless flowers
Purple
Light Brown
STOCKSee page 103 for matthiola
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aDMIRaLAntirrhinum majus
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1• Early-flowering variety belonging to Group I
• Very uniform growth and flowering under short day conditions in winter
• Recommended sowing from August 1 to November 15 in Northern Hemisphere
• Expected cropping from December 15 to May 1 in Northern Hemisphere
• Bright, clear flower colors
• Tightly-spaced florets on long flower spikes
Mix
Pink Bicolor
Yellow
Pink
White
Crimson
Purple
VICTORIaRanunculus asiaticus
BUTTERCUP • Standard • f1Victoria was the first F1 hybrid ranunculus series for cut flower production.
• Known for excellent uniformity and reliable productivity
• Produces an abundance of colorful, irresistible blooms
• Popular as an early spring cut flower
Scarlet Shades
Orange Shades
ChEERFULMatthiola incana
STOCK • StandardStocks are a long-standing cut flower favorite because of their incredible fragrance and form. Stocks require cool temperatures for optimum flowering and quality, but Cheerful is an early-flowering series that requires less cooling to initiate flowering. Cheerful is generally 1 to 3 weeks earlier flowering than our Mid Cheerful series, depending on temperature.
• 90% of the plants produce double flowers without seedling selection for a more cost-effective crop
• Produces voluminous, highly-scented blooms about 2 inches across
• Extra-early flowering in cool climates
• From June sowing, cut flowers can be harvested in September
• Warmer locations, sow in August for November harvest
• Uniform plant habit
• Strong stems, non-branching with deep green pubescent foliage
Yellow
White
CaLIMaAntirrhinum majus
SNaPDRaGON • Standard • f1• Group III and IV flowering
• Easily managed for the grower
• Thick, strong flower stems with excellent stem length
• Extra-large flower spikes with very bright colors
• Bred for equator-based production areas
• Quick cycle turn with very high quality Deep Rose Pink
Yellow
Ivory White
RedPure White
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IRONMatthiola incana
STOCK • StandardThe Iron series is an innovative type of high-quality stock producing tight flower spikes on heads that do not stretch at the top. Iron is aptly named for its strong stems and robust growth.
• Very hard, strong stems
• Very tightly spaced florets
• Early-mid season flowering
Pink
Yellow
RoseApricot
White
MID ChEERFULMatthiola incana
STOCK • StandardThe Mid Cheerful series offers the same level of double flowers as Cheerful but flowers 1 to 3 weeks later than Cheerful if sown at the same time.
• With this variety, 90% of the plants produce double flowers without seedling selection for a more cost-effective crop
• Produces a profusion of highly-scented blooms, measuring approximately 2 inches in diameter
• Flowers 1 to 3 weeks later than Cheerful, depending on cultural conditions
• For cool locations, we recommend sowing in mid-July for harvesting in mid-October
• For milder/warmer locations, we recommend sowing in August for November harvesting or sowing in October for harvesting in January/February (cultural details are based on conditions in the Northern Hemisphere)
• Easy to cultivate for correct stem length
• High uniformity in plant habit
• Strong stems with non-branching, deep green, fresh foliage
Yellow
White
QUaRTETMatthiola incana
STOCK • StandardStrong stems support a beautiful spray of flowers, which make Quartet an excellent cut flower. The variety features an early blooming habit with sweetly-scented flowers. Stock Quartet is a retail and consumer hit and ideally suited for bouquets.
Quartet is also a popular spring bedding plant in some markets.
• Spray-type stock
• Early to bloom, with approximately 55% double-flowering plant ratio without seedling selection
• Cut flowers can be sold in single bouquets
• Highly decorative filler when used in mixed bouquets
• Strong stems with pubescent leaves
• Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers
• Suitable for a 6 inch or gallon pot sales program with the use of plant growth regulators
Rose
Cherry Blossom
Purple
White
Rose
Blue
Marine
Apricot Improved
Lavender
Red
VIVaSMatthiola incana
STOCK • StandardThe Vivas series was bred to initiate flowers at relatively mild temperatures, eliminating the cold treatment necessary for most series.
• Requires little to no cold treatment
• Can initiate flowers at relatively mild temperatures (55-60 F°; can be produced in greenhouses and hoop houses)
• Earlier to flower than other series
• Large, showy florets with bright, clear, crisp colors
• Selectable cotyledons to identify doubles
• Pubescent leaves for fewer insect problems
Clear Lavender
Salmon Pink
Deep LavenderBlue
Light Pink
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SUNFLOWERSince Sakata first brought F1 hybrid sunflowers
to the market in 1987, we’ve focused our breeding
efforts on pollenless, uniflora varieties that perform
under short day conditions and lower temperatures.
With the introduction of Vincent® this year, we’ve
taken a major step forward in sunflower breeding.
Vincent was bred to be more day length neutral
forgreaterflexibilityinprogramming,allowing
growers to produce high quality crops early, mid
and late season.
SUNBRIGhTHelianthus annuus
SUNFLOWER • Standard, PriMax® • f1Sunbright was bred for early flowering under short day conditions and low temperatures. Therefore, they excel in autumn/winter/spring and are very usable when the days are shorter and temperatures are lower. All of Sakata’s sunflowers are of uniflora type and pollen free.
• F1 hybrid quality
• Pollenless, uniflora type
• Good for winter flowering in cooler greenhouses under short day conditions
• Bred for large flower production under low nitrogen, low light level and low temperature conditions
• Blooms 50 days from sowing under short days
• Blooms approximately 70 to 80 days from sowing under long days of summer and is related to day length and temperature
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production systems
• Uniform and vigorous under low temperature and short days
• Holds up extremely well in long distance shipping
• Less susceptible to botrytis at harvesting stage
Sunbright
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SUNBRIGhT SUPREMEHelianthus annuus
SUNFLOWER • f1Like Sunbright, Sunbright Supreme is a tall cut flower variety bred for early flowering under short day conditions and low temperatures.
Compared to Sunbright, Sunbright Supreme is less sensitive to cold temperatures and flowers earlier. Flowers also have more rounded petals.
• F1 hybrid quality
• Pollenless, uniflora type
• Sunbright Supreme is a short day response variety and more responsive (quicker flowering) under short day conditions than Sunbright
• Uniform and vigorous under low temperature and short days
• Blooms approximately 50 days from sowing under short winter days
• Blooms approximately 70 days from sowing under long days of summer and is related to day length and temperature
• Strong flower stems and necks for upward-facing flower heads
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production systems
• Very well suited for production of dwarf-type flowers used in bouquets
• Less susceptible to botrytis at harvest stage
• Holds up extremely well in long distance shipping
Sunbright Supreme
VINCENT®Helianthus annuus
SUNFLOWER • f1This brand-new series is a major step forward in sunflower breeding. Vincent® was bred to be less sensitive to day length for greater flexibility in programming, allowing growers to produce high quality crops early, mid and late season.
Vincent’s Choice features the well-loved combination of a brown center and deep orange petals while Vincent’s Fresh has a crisp, green center, which is a clear alternative to current selections.
• An extra ring of rounded, overlapping petals for better-filled, more attractive flower heads and an increased percentage of saleable stems
• Flowers face upwards on strong stems and necks
• Pollenless flower heads stay clean all through the distribution channel
• More day length neutral for greater flexibility in programming
• Better height under short days; doesn’t get too tall under long days
• Shorter crop cycle than competitive varieties and concentrated harvest mean increased margins
• Strong seedling and plant vigor
• Also well-suited for producing dwarf-type flowers for bouquets
Vincent®’s ChoicePVPAF
Vincent®’s FreshPVPAF
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VEGETaTIVEBecause Sakata licenses our
vegetative genetics to multiple sales
outlets, we may not be the first
name you think of when considering
vegetative assortments. While our
portfoliocontinuestoexpand,the
quality and performance of our
breeding is second to none and our
success is recognized year-in and
year-out in trials and greenhouses
across the country. Our focus is
centered on delivering performance
throughout the value chain by
meeting the demands of growers,
retailers and end consumers.
In addition to reliable and award-
winning performance, we also
provide in-depth technical advice
for all our vegetative products
and offer marketing support to
assistyouinmaximizingyour
sales potential. For 100 years
Sakata has been committed to
advancing the flower industry.
Our past dedication is
reflected in our dynamic
breeding program and an
impressive pipeline of
innovative products.
Breeding breakthroughs don’t come around often, but Sakata’s
vegetative assortment is a great place to start your search for
innovative and award-winning genetics.
Calipetite™ is a remarkably well-behaved calibrachoa that is
ideal for high-density production, easy to ship and delivers an
irresistible offer at retail.
SunPatiens® is a revolutionary new category that grows in sun or shade,
rain or shine, and provides unmatched color in the garden for three
seasonsoftheyear.Easytogrowandunaffectedbydownymildew,
more and more growers are converting to SunPatiens and watching
their sales grow as a result.
SuperCal® is a whole new genus with the best traits of petunia and
calibrachoa rolled up into one super performer called petchoa.
Featuringstrongerroots,largerflowersandexceptionalheat
tolerance,it’sanotherfineexampleofSakataproductsthat
provide value to growers, retailers and consumers alike.
FEATURES:
Calipetite™ page 112
SunPatiens® page 115
SuperCal® page 121
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CaLIPETITE™Calipetite™ is a real breakthrough in Calibrachoa
breeding. It is a naturally compact mound of color
that doesn’t require any growth regulators or
supplementallighting.Thissweetseriesisidealfor
color bowls, ships well and has long-lasting retail
shelf appeal.
CaLIPETITE™Calibrachoa x hybrida
CaLIBRaChOaThis completely NEW series is something to shout about! Calipetite™ is a tight, dense ball of color that doesn’t need any PGRs. Let us repeat, NO PGRs. Blooms under short days and is a dynamite 3-in-1 product. Try it in a 4 inch, quart, 306 or a 7 to 8 inch color bowl.
• NEW series with 5 brilliant colors
• Perfect end cap item in a 7 to 8 inch color bowl
• Ideal for 3-in-1 combos
• High pH tolerance (+7.2) prevents yellow foliage
• Naturally compact = NO PGRs
• Very dense mounding habit compared to typical leggy calibrachoa
• Easy to ship and maintains compact habit at retail
• Blooms under short daysRed ImprovedPPAF SAKCAL105
PinkPPAF SAKCAL104
Yellow ImprovedPPAF SAKCAL107
Blue ImprovedPPAF SAKCAL106
Calipetite (left) vs. traditional calibrachoa
White ImprovedPPAF SAKCAL108
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STaINED GLaSSWORKS™Solenostemon x hybrida
COLEUSBurgundy Wedding Train
Part of the Stained Glassworks™ series of full-sun-tolerant coleus, Burgundy Wedding Train is aptly named. This vegetative coleus has a trailing habit and is easy to grow.
• Burgundy leaves edged in lime
• This is a smaller leaved coleus that plays well with other plants
• Forms full mounds that trail over containers or in the garden
• Can be pinched or sheared as needed to control the shape
• Stained Glassworks™ is a trademark of Paul Ecke Ranch
EmeraldandSnow
Emerald and Snow is an upright landscape coleus and part of the Stained Glassworks™ series of full-sun-tolerant coleus.
• Emerald green foliage with splashes of white mixes well with other plants
• This upright coleus grows 24 to 36 inches tall
• Can be pinched or sheared for desired shape
• Stained Glassworks™ is a trademark of Paul Ecke Ranch
Burgundy Wedding TrainUS PP17,003 Kakegawa CE10
Emerald and Snow
ORaNGE MaRMaLaDECrossandra infundibuliformis
FIRECRaCKER FLOWERWith outstanding results in virtually every field trial, Orange Marmalade is tolerant of high heat and humidity and makes a superb crop for late summer and early fall sales.
• Excellent in mixed containers and beds
• Thrives in heat and humidity
• Nice glossy foliage
• Can be grown in a variety of container sizes including 4 to 6 inch pots and combination planters
• Typical crop time is 16 to 18 weeks, including time in propagation
Orange Marmalade
These remarkable plants represent a breeding breakthrough: robust, sun-loving, heat-loving New Guinea-type impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade and deliver continuous color from spring through frost. Unaffected by downy mildew, SunPatiens® are an excellent alternative to seed impatiens, offering non-stop color and robust coverage in semi-shaded areas.
Choose from three distinct habits in 18 colors that perform in sun or shade, rain or shine.
• UNAFFECTED BY DOWNY MILDEW• Easy-to-grow• Growcoolforhighestqualityandsaveenergycosts• Strongrootdevelopmentforquickestablishmentand
growth; roots in 2 weeks• Directstickinupto5inchcontainer
• Veryfastgrowthforquickreturn–3to4weeksshorter crop time than standard varieties!
• NoPGRsneededwhengrownasdirected• Thrive under high heat and humidity, outperforming
traditional New Guinea impatiens in growth and flower power
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SUNPaTIENS® COMPaCTImpatiens x hybrida hort
SUNPaTIENS®With shorter internodes and excellent branching, the Compact series is bred for smaller container production and retail appeal. These dense, well-branched plants can grow 24 to 36 inches in height and width and are the ideal SunPatiens® series for general retail assortments.
SunPatiens® Compact Electric OrangePPAF SAKIMP025
Deep RoseUS PP21,753 SAKIMP017
White ImprovedPPAF SAKIMP027
MagentaUS PP21,769 SAKIMP016
CoralUS PP19,622 SAKIMP009
LilacUS PP19,392 SAKIMP012
Blush PinkUS PP19,597 SAKIMP013
OrangeUS PP19,498 SAKIMP011
Electric OrangePPAF SAKIMP025
SUNPaTIENS® SPREaDINGImpatiens x hybrida hort
SUNPaTIENS®Spreading SunPatiens® are ideal for baskets, containers and in the landscape where fast coverage is needed. Spreading SunPatiens feature a mounding habit versus the upright V-shape of the Vigorous series. This series can grow 30 to 40 inches tall and up to 36 inches wide in the garden.
SalmonUS PP19,500 SAKIMP005
CoronaUS PP21,014 SAKIMP008
Carmine RedPPAF SAKIMP022
WhiteUS PP21,768 SAKIMP018
SunPatiens® Spreading CoronaUS PP21,014 SAKIMP008
SUNPaTIENS® VIGOROUSImpatiens x hybrida hort
SUNPaTIENS®The Vigorous series provides outstanding performance where fast-growing, massive color is essential. Ideal in large landscapes and municipal plantings, these plants can grow 36 to 48 inches tall in the landscape. This is an ideal product for 60 to 70 mm landscape-ready liners or larger container production. New plantings root fast and fill in rapidly and develop strong stems for long-lasting displays that hold up well in rain and wind.
LavenderUS PP19,501 SAKIMP006
PinkUS PP22,516 SAKIMP021
Coral (variegated leaf)US PP19,593 SAKIMP015
White ImprovedUS PP19,616 SAKIMP010
OrangeUS PP17,663 Misato G2
Blush PinkPPAF SAKIMP023
RedUS PP17,708 Misato FG1
MagentaUS PP17,662 Misato FG3
SunPatiens® Vigorous OrangeUS PP17,663 Misato G2
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LUCKyOxalis sp.
CLOVERLucky’s bronze leaves with deep purple backs and bright yellow flowers add contrast to mixed containers. It is also a striking specimen plant. This sterile ornamental clover thrives in warm temperatures and works well for summer sales.
• Mounded to trailing habit
• Lucky is sterile so is non-invasive
• Can be grown in 4 to 8 inch pots, baskets or larger containers
• Typical crop timing is 9 to 17 weeks (including time in propagation)
Lucky
Lucky
YellowPPAF SAKMEC002
MaGIC CaRPET™Mecardonia
MECaRDONIaA tough, durable plant that is loaded with a continuous supply of bright yellow flowers all season long. Magic Carpet™ features a semi-mounding habit that presents well at retail. Because it is both frost and heat tolerant, it is an ideal season extender for early and late sales.
• Extremely early to bloom
• Bright yellow blooms blanket plants all season long
• Durable along garden paths, in high traffic areas and between pavers
• Superb in baskets and as a component plant in mixed containers
• Can be produced in pints or quarts
YellowPPAF SAKMEC002
CaPE DaISy™Osteospermum x hybrida
OSTEOSPERMUMOur Cape Daisy™ osteo series features core main colors as well as unique novelties to differentiate your assortment from the mainstream production.
• Core colors and novelties with large flowers in a range of intense colors
• Mounding habit with good greenhouse and garden performance
• Tolerates a wide range of production conditions
• Can be produced in 6 to 8 inch pots as well as patio planters and mixed containers
MaraUS PP20,522 SAKOST3586
Terra CottaUS PP22,628 SAKOST8077
Nuanza Copper PurpleUS PP18,958 SAKCADNUCOP
Fire BurstPPAF SAKOST8433
Purple IllusionPPAF SAKOST8436
Nasinga WhiteAKNAWHIM
Antique BluePPAF SAKOST8076
PurplePPAF SAKOST8181
Nasinga PurpleAKNAPURIM
Antique BluePPAF SAKOST8076
CaSCaDIa DaISyOsteospermum x hybrida
OSTEOSPERMUMBred for use in hanging baskets, Cascadia opens up a new market segment for osteos.
• First commercial osteospermum series with a true trailing habit
• Flowers always face out for greater color impact
• Good heat tolerance of 68°F
• Ideal for hanging baskets
PinkUS PP21,087 SAKOST3441
WhiteUS PP21,068 SAKOST3442
PinkUS PP21,087 SAKOST3441
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CRESCENDO™Osteospermum x hybrida
OSTEOSPERMUMCrescendo™ is a vigorous summer osteo with exceptional heat tolerance for later-season sales. The semi-mounding habit makes them ideal for baskets and containers as well as combinations and beds.
• Maintains large flowers and stays in bloom through summer heat
• This early series is a vigorous grower with a semi-mounding habit
• Can be produced in 6 to 10 inch pots and hanging baskets
Light PurpleUS PP22,287 SAKOST022
Dawn BlushUS PP20,715 SAKOST190
YellowUS PP15,816 SAKOST021
Compact PurpleUS PP18,981 Kakegawa AU19
PrimroseUS PP18,980 Kakegawa AU20
SIDE ShOW™Osteospermum x hybrida
OSTEOSPERMUMWell worth higher margins at retail, the exceptional flower power, compact structure and superior heat tolerance of the Side Show™ series mean outstanding garden performance all season.
• Compact, mounding habit that’s extremely well branched
• Strong garden performance – flowers through summer heat in many areas
• Flowers remain open in low light levels
• This early blooming series is very uniform and easy to grow and tolerates a range of production conditions
• No pinch and less PGRs required
• Good in 4 to 6 inch pots, baskets and combination planters
Copper YellowUS PP19,566 Saksiscopye
Copper YellowUS PP19,566 Saksiscopye
PurpleUS PP16,979 Kakegawa AU16
Copper ApricotSAKSISCAP
Pink BicolorAKZAPIB
Yellow GlowPPAF SAKOST8194
Bicolor PurpleUS PP15,761 Kakegawa AU10
Golden YellowUS PP19,602 Saksisgolye
WhiteUS PP16,978 Kakegawa AU17
SUPERCaL®SuPer color, SUPER EaSy!TM
SuperCal® delivers value to growers, retailers
and consumers because its breakthrough
intergeneric breeding combines the best
qualities of petunias and calibrachoa into one
uniqueseries.Non-stickyfoliage,largeflowers,
healthyvigorandexceptionalheattolerance
deliver the performance consumers demand.
Use SuperCal to enhance the WOW factor of
your combination planters and baskets as well.
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SUPERCaL®Petchoa hybrids
SUPERCaL®Known for unique colors and large flowers, SuperCal® is an ideal combination of petunia and calibrachoa traits. It is pH tolerant, day length neutral and can be grown cool. The foliage is not sticky, so flowers drop easily from the plant as they age and plants hold up well in all kinds of weather. SuperCal is ideal in baskets or containers and, because of its cold tolerance, can be used to extend early and late season sales in addition to core spring programs.
• Features large flowers in vibrant colors
• Early flowering and low temperature requirement for cost-effective production
• Strong roots minimize disease and pH problems
• Better heat tolerance than both petunia and calibrachoa
• Looks great at retail and performs extremely well in the garden through the heat of summer
• Leaves are not sticky so old blooms drop cleanly
• Excellent weather tolerance – flowers rebound quickly after rain and conditioned plants are frost tolerant to 25°F
• Ideal for baskets and mixed containers as well as beds
• Artist Rose, Blushing Pink, Terra Cotta and Vanilla Blush feature a more upright habit, whereas the others are semi-trailing
Blushing PinkPPAF SAKPXC008
Vanilla BlushUS PP21,245 SAKPXC005
Pink IcePPAF SAKPXC009
BlueUS PP21013 SAKPXC006
Terra CottaUS PP19,122 Kakegawa S91
Neon RoseUS PP19,130 Kakegawa S89
VioletPPAF SAKPXC011
Artist RosePPAF SAKPXC010
PurpleUS PP19,129 Kakegawa S90
CherryUS PP21,853 SAKPXC007
VelvetUS PP18,824 Kakegawa S88
SUPERTUNIa®Petunia hybrida
PETUNIaProven Winners® Supertunia® collection of vegetative petunias represent some of the best varieties on the market, ideally suited for hanging baskets and mixed containers. Sakata is pleased to have several varieties of outstanding petunias in this collection.
• Striking tones and colors
• Outstanding performers in containers, hanging baskets and beds
• Extremely free flowering with blooms over the whole plant
• Very good weather tolerance over a wide climate range
• Continuous blooming through the season
• Day length neutral, able to flower under short days
• Supertunia® and Proven Winners® are registered trademarks of Proven Winners, LLC
Royal VelvetUS PP13,887 Kakegawa S28
Royal MagentaUS PP14,037P3 Kakegawa S36
Raspberry BlastPP16,588P2 Temari
WhiteUS PP13,862 Kakegawa S30
Cotton Candy/ Bubble GumUS PP18,698 Kakegawa S84
Royal VelvetUS PP13,887 Kakegawa S28
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DUET™Portulaca oleracea
PORTULaCaDuet™ is a vegetative portulaca with the widest range of bi-colored flowers available.
• Single flowers in eye-catching bicolors
• Trailing habit is good for groundcover, containers and hanging baskets
Candy Stripe
Red on YellowGolden SunriseUS PP14,149 Kakegawa CY2
Rose ‘n Yellow
Candy Stripe
Rose ImprovedUS PP16,152 Kakegawa CY4
SUMMER jOy™Portulaca oleracea
PORTULaCaSummer Joy™ is a vegetative series of portulaca with large single flowers.
• A vigorous, spreading habit that is good as a groundcover and in baskets or containers
• Flowers are 2 to 2.5 inches across
• Flowers stay open in the heat of the day and remain open later into the evening
ScarletUS PP12,244P2 Summer Joy Scarlet
PinkUS PP12,277P2 Summer Joy Pink
YellowUS PP12,256P2Summer Joy Yellow
OrangeUS PP12,328P2 Kakegawa CY5
Wine RedUS PP12,251P2 Summer Joy Wine Red
SUN DaNCE™Portulaca oleracea
PORTULaCaThis new series of vegetative portulaca has a semi-mounding, upright habit so Sun Dance™ makes a strong retail presentation and colorful show in the garden.
• Upright habit in proportion to pot for strong retail appeal
• Large flowers stay open longer into the early evening for greater consumer satisfaction
• Extremely heat tolerant, providing color throughout the summer
• Excellent season extender
• Recommended for pints, quarts, gallons and baskets
Cherry RedPPAF SAKPOR002
LemonPPAF SAKPOR005
WhitePPAF SAKPOR006
GoldPPAF SAKPOR004
RosePPAF SAKPOR001
PinkPPAF SAKPOR003
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VEGETaBLESakata Home Grown is the newest
salesdivisionofSakataSeedAmerica
and offers the finest vegetable varieties
selected from the world-renowned
breeding programs of Sakata Seed and
Chriseed. We distribute our seed via
wholesale and retail dealers throughout
the United States and Canada.
Sakata Home Grown is committed
to offering you dedicated customer
service, comprehensive support
and superior products. We work
closely with the Ornamentals
sales division to bring you the
best Sakata has to offer! For
more information about
Sakata Home Grown, visit
www.sakata.com
BringingSakataandChriseedVarietiestotheHomeGardenMarket
On the following pages, we’ve
showcased some of our favorites
from the Sakata Home Grown
collection.Notonlyarethey
easy to grow, but flavorful,
healthy and beautiful. For a
complete look at all our 150+
home garden offerings covering
33 crop classes, check out our
Home Grown vegetable catalog
on the Sakata vegetable website.
FEATURES:
Pepper page 133
Squash page 136
Tomato page 138
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DESTINyBroccoli
SaVOy KINGCabbage
SaNTOCilantro (Coriander)
f1 • coMPact • Mid-earlyThis compact variety has early yields of high-quality, medium-green heads. Destiny performs particularly well for the fall season, producing broccoli with a nice smooth dome, round shape and medium-small beads. The dwarf plants show good heat tolerance.
89daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
f1 • SeMi-Savoy • MediuM-largeAn outstanding, well-adapted AAS winner that performs well in a wide variety of conditions. Under mild climates, it may be sown in spring, summer and fall. The heads are large and slightly flat with a short core and dark-green, crinkled leaves. A heavy yielder and good choice for eating raw or cooked.
Mid-seasonmaturity
hERB • SPring through fallSanto is a fast-growing yet remarkably slow-bolting strain of this highly popular herb. A uniform selection with broad, highly aromatic leaves that are sturdier than standard strains. Multiple cuts can be made under long days. Use the leaves as the herb cilantro and harvest the seeds for the spice coriander. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
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DestinyUS Patent 6,693,229
Savoy King
Santo
TaSTy GREENCucumber
DUKaT Dill
f1 • JaPaneSe tyPe • earlySakata’s most popular burpless cucumber and a home garden industry standard. Exterior is dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines, while interior is crisp and white. Fruit grows to about 9 inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter and has tender skin and a nice mild flavor. Resistant to powdery mildew and intermediately resistant to downy mildew. Also suited for greenhouse culture.
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hERB • SPring through fallDukat produces much higher yields of foliage than other dill varieties. The dark green, ferny leaves also have a distinct, strong aroma that adds depth to any fish, vegetable or pasta dish. Vigorous plants eventually reach 30 to 40 inches tall and are topped with very large umbels. Suitable for summer culture as well as the typical spring and fall.
70daystomaturity
Tasty Green
Dukat
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f1 • SPecialty tyPe • orange fleShThis Italian supermarket-type melon offers firm, crisp flesh with very sweet, aromatic flavors. Oval fruit is lightly netted and has attractive green stripes. The interior is a deep, intense orange with a small, tight seed cavity. Widely adaptable to many regional growing conditions and a fine choice for specialty markets.
Mid-seasonmaturity
Da VINCIMelon
Da Vinci
GREEN LaNCEKale
f1 • chineSe tyPe • adaPtableThis hybrid Chinese kale, or gai lan, is a popular vegetable in Southern Asia. It resembles a small version of broccoli, with slender stalks that are harvested and sold in bunches when 2 or 3 flowers open. It likes humidity but can be grown nearly anywhere if soil is kept moist. About 10 days earlier than OP types, with thicker stems. After main stem is cut, it branches freely for extended harvests.
45daystomaturity
Green Lance
LILLIPUTMelon
f1 • cantalouPe • PerSonal-SizedLilliput is a unique personal-sized, miniature Eastern melon. It offers very high sugars and fragrance that combine for a wonderful flavor. The firm, dark orange flesh is maximized by a small, closed center cavity. The exterior begins light green then turns to a yellow-tan color as it ripens. The stem then slips when fully mature. A must-have choice for the home garden.
Earlytomid-seasonmaturityLilliput
DEEP PURPLEMustard
ORNaMENTaL EDIBLEDeep Purple features large, long and semi-serrated leaves in a striking deep purple-red color with bright green center vein and leaf underside. The vibrant color contrast is dramatic when added to a salad mix or when combined with flowers in the garden. Easy to grow for home gardeners, market gardeners or bedding plant growers.
25daysbabyleafmaturity,45daysfullmaturityDeep Purple
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ThE POWER LISTThE FOLLOWING VEGETaBLES TOP ThE LIST WhEN IT COMES TO NUTRITION:
aNTIOXIDaNTS
Kale,Spinach,BrusselsSprout,Broccoli,Beet,RedBellPepper,Onion,Corn
VITaMIN C
Tomato,Melon,SweetPepper,Broccoli
CaROTENOIDSBEtA CAROtEnE
Carrot,WinterSquash,Pumpkin,Broccoli,Kale,Spinach,Cantaloupe
LutEIn
Kale,Collard,TurnipGreens,Corn,SweetPepper,Spinach,Cabbage
LYCOPEnE
Tomato,Watermelon
FLaVONOIDSQuERCEtIn
Onion,Kale,Broccoli
SELEnIum
SwissChard,Onion
LONGEVITyPak Choi
f1 • tatSoi tyPe • ornaMental edibleA Tatsoi type, characterized by dark green, glossy leaves that grow in a large, flattened rosette as opposed to the typical upright-growing pak choi with thick stems. It can be picked early and added to spring salad mixes or cooked when fully mature. Plants are tolerant to bolting, slow to wilt and highly ornamental.
50-55daystomaturityLongevity
jaMBaLayaOkra
COMPaCT • green PodSJambalaya okra is an extra-early maturing variety that boasts a very compact plant with small leaves. It offers high yields of very uniform, shiny, dark green pods. An ideal choice for smaller home gardens and the bedding plant trade.
Extra-earlymaturity Jambalaya PEPPERPeppers are in the top 10
vegetablesforantioxidantpower,
particularly vitamin C, beta-
carotene, and bioflavonoids
such as lutein. Foods rich in
antioxidantshavebeenshownto
reduce risks of cancers and heart
disease. Peppers are also a good
source of fiber.
Beyond containing high levels of
antioxidants,thecapsaicininhot
peppers has been shown to help
lower LDL cholesterol and blood
sugar levels.
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RED BULLPepper
ChEyENNEPepper
jaLaFUEGOPepper
f1 • bell • dark green to red Bountiful numbers of beautiful candy-apple-red fruit mature from deep green on sturdy plants with excellent cover. The extra-large, blocky fruits boast very thick walls and a crunchy, sweet texture and flavor. Strong plants show resistance to bacterial spot (Xcv) races 1:3. Mid-season maturity.
70-75daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
f1 • cayenne • green to redThis large-fruited and very attractive cayenne pepper produces high yields of early-maturing fruit on a compact plant. Cheyenne can be harvested 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than the standard varieties on the market. Flavorful fruits are sweet with great cayenne flavor and a nice bite of heat. Harvest green or allow to mature to bright red. For fresh eating or drying.
65daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
f1 • JalaPeÑO • dark green to redThis is the hottest jalapeño pepper in the market! Jalafuego has a large, vigorous plant with excellent yields of extra-large, smooth and very dark green fruit. The fruit has extra length that makes this new jalapeño perfect for growing conditions that may cause fruit to shorten. Jalafuego is resistant to PVY: 0.1.2, PepMoV and Xcv: 1-3.
70daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
Red Bull
Cheyenne
Jalafuego
MR. WRINKLES Pumpkin
IMPERIaL GREENSpinach
f1 • large • 20-30 lbSMr. Wrinkles has deep horizontal “wrinkles,” making it extra spooky for Halloween. This large Jack O’ Lantern pumpkin has excellent dark orange color and thick flesh. The large, thick handles and deeply-ribbed shell, along with exceptional yields, make this one a winner.
100daystomaturity
f1 • aSian tyPe • SMooth leafA mid-season Asian spinach that is ideal for fresh markets and home garden. The plant habit is very erect, with long stems and very dark green leaves. Imperial Green shows better bolt tolerance and mildew resistance than similar varieties. A top choice for using in fresh salads, either alone or mixed with other greens.
Mid-seasonmaturity
Mr. Wrinkles
Imperial Green
CELEBRaTIONSwiss Chard
f1 • ornaMental edible • Multi-coloredAn ideal ornamental edible for specialty markets and for combining with flowering plants at retail and in the landscape. Our strain of multi-colored chard, Celebration, has a high percentage of bright red, yellow, pink and orange petioles, as well as a few white. Uniform plants are topped with glossy, dark-green, semi-savoy leaves.
55-60daystomaturity
Celebration
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SQUaShWinter squash is nutrient dense
andlowcalorie.Thedeeperthe
flesh color, the higher the amount
of beta-carotene it will provide. It
also provides more soluble fiber,
which can help lower cholesterol.
Much of the nutrient value in
summer squash is contained in
the skin or immediately under it,
so preparation without peeling
provides good sources of vitamin
C and several B vitamins.
FIESTaSquash
POLaRISSquash
TIVOLISquash
f1 • SuMMer • zucchini A spineless-type zucchini, popular with the home gardener due to its ease of harvest and reduced fruit damage. The high yields of 7 by 2 inch, cylindrical fruits are a rich blackish-green. Medium-sized, open plants produce relatively early and prolifically.
45daystomaturity
f1 • Winter • butternutPolaris is a medium-sized butternut squash that compares well in shape to the industry standard Waltham OP but with superior vigor and uniformity. Cylindrical fruits weigh 3 to 5 pounds and boast a creamy rind with a nutty-flavored, bright orange flesh. Polaris offers high yield potential on a vigorous vine.
100-110daystomaturity
f1 • Winter • SPaghettiThis AAS-winning hybrid is the first bush-plant spaghetti squash. Tivoli has a small bush habit that offers high yield potential per plant. Fruits are large and oval in shape, measuring 6 by 9.5 inches, with creamy flesh that is very easy to shred with a fork after roasting. Like other bush-habit winter squash varieties, it will produce short vines after the initial fruit set.
98daystomaturity
Fiesta
Polaris
Tivoli
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TOMaTOTomatoesareexcellentsourcesof
potassium, folic acid and vitamins
A,CandE.Tomatoesalsocontain
important anti-inflammatory
nutrients called carotenoids and
bioflavonoids. Key tomato
carotenoids include beta-carotene
and lycopene, in addition to two
more recent discoveries: phytoene
andphytofluene.Thebioflavonoids,
which are concentrated in the
tomato skin, have been shown to
also counteract inflammation and
allergicreactions.Themain
compounds are quercetin
and kaempferol.
SWEET hEaRTSTomato
SWEET ZENTomato
f1 • graPe • indeterMinateSweet Hearts offers elongated oval fruits with a brilliant red color, excellent flavor, texture and good shelf life after harvesting. Vigorous, indeterminate plants produce early (about 60 days) and offer impressive yields with continuous sets and full clusters of excellent quality fruit that resists cracking. Sweet Hearts is adapted for both indoor and outdoor production and offers a great disease package.
60daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
f1 • graPe • deterMinateSweet Zen is a must for container gardens. Its compact, determinate plant fits into patio gardens well, but unlike other determinate types it can be harvested over a longer period of time. The bright red, grape-type fruits mature early, around 63 days, weigh 0.5 ounces and have good, sweet flavor. Plants are tolerant to heat and are suitable for outdoor or indoor production.
62daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
Sweet Hearts
Sweet Zen
SWEET CaNaRy Tomato
f1 • graPe • SeMi-deterMinateSweet Canary is a semi-determinate vine, yellow grape tomato with early maturity (about 65 days). Firm, sweet fruits are an attractive deep yellow color and weigh an average of 0.5 ounces. Plants are suitable for outdoor or indoor production. Ideal for home gardens, specialty markets and for bedding plant growers looking for a tomato variety for large container sales.
62daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
Sweet Canary
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SWEET TREaTS Tomato
RED PRIDETomato
f1 • cherry • indeterMinateSweet Treats is a unique, large-fruited cherry tomato with multiple market options. Fruit are globe-shaped and have a beautiful deep-pink tone, smooth texture and an excellent rich flavor. Fruits weigh around 0.75 to 1 ounces and show good crack resistance. Vigorous, indeterminate plants have very good disease resistance and produce high yields of fruits.
65daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
f1 • Slicing • deterMinateThis short-stake determinate tomato is a consistent performer and is ideal for the Eastern U.S., particularly the Northeast. It produces good-flavored, large, deep oblate fruit with a good blossom end and strong red color. Red Pride has a relatively late maturity on strong, vigorous plants with good foliar disease resistance.
78daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
Sweet Treats
Red Pride
SWEET MILLIONTomato
f1 • cherry • indeterMinateSweet Million is a well-established favorite in the home garden and roadside markets. It boasts a balanced, superb, classic cherry tomato flavor and an early maturity. Fruits are very uniform, with an average weight of 0.5 ounces. Indeterminate plants are easy to grow, have strong vigor and produce high yields of firm fruit that show good crack resistance.
60daystomaturity(fromtransplant)
Sweet Million
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