California Pack Trials 2010Focus Varieties

Express Seed Company

TopPicks!

Campanula Royal

Dahlia Hypnotica

Echinacea PowWow Wild Berry

Erysimum Rysi / Poem

Euphorbia Stardust White Sparkle

Geranium Master Idols

Pansy Plentifall

Simply Salads

Strawberries from ABZ

SunPatiens

Vegetalis Patio Edibles

Benary – Begonia New Star

• A new series of “multiflora” Begonias

• Round habit and smaller leaves make shipping easier

• Multiple flowers on all sides of the plant

• Ideal for 4” production• Four colors and a mix• Approx. seed price: .017 ea• Timing- 128c: 6 wks.,

Flowering pots (sow to flower): 18-20 wks.

Seed samples are available

Dummen – Bidens Big Bidy Gonzales

• Large-flowered Bidens• Flowers fastest• Controllable habit• Approx pricing: pending• Timing- 1 per 4” – 6 wks

1 per 6” – 8 wks 2 per gallon – 9 wks

Calibrachoa Superbells• A new Superbells series with a

unique two-tone bloom: Coralberry Punch and Blackberry Punch

• Same disease resistance and performance as other Superbells

• 4-6” height, 12-18” spread• Approx. pricing: .70 each, includes

royalty• Timing- 4-5” – 4-6 wks. 6”

and gallons – 5-7 wks. 8” – 7-9 wks. 10-12” – 10-12 wks.

Campanula Royal• Plant is covered in beautiful, star-

shaped, blue flowers• Bred by Tvillinge Garden in

Denmark• Cuttings produced by Florensis in

Ethiopia• Liner grow time is 7 wks• 1 liner per pot, no pinching

required• Approx. 72c price: 1.20

delivered• Timing- 4” 11-13 wks., 6” 13-15

wks.

72c Ellepot liners available for samples week 25

TopPick!

Syngenta – Cyclamen Winter Ice Scarlet and Sterling Scarlet

• Unique! A wide silvery band rims each leaf!

• Very suitable for growing under winter conditions

• Strong plants, thick flower stems

• Approx. seed price .15 ea• Timing- 288c: 10-12 weeks,

Finish in 4” (Sterling): 14-16 wks Finish in 6” (W.I): 18-20 wks.

Winter Ice Scarlet

Sterling Scarlet

Seeds samples of Winter Ice Scarlet will be available approx. week 38

Fides – Dahlia Hypnotica• New colors: Lavender Bleu,

Red Bicolor, Dark Night, Sunset, and Rose Bicolor

• Great garden performer• Large flowers• Fast crop time• Approx. price: .31 ea• Timing- 1 ppp for 6”, gallon or

8”. 2 ppp for 10” toward the middle of the container. 3 ppp for 12”-14”

TopPick!

Syngenta – Dianthus Diabunda• New series: Pink Pearl, Purple,

Purple Picotee, Red, Red Picotee, Rose and Mix

• Raw or pelleted seed• Uniform habit and timing• Faster and easier to flower for

early spring and winter sales• barbatus-type• Approx. seed price .024 ea• Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks Packs: 5-

7 wks. , 4”: 6-8 wks.

• Sample seed available now

Syngenta – Dianthus Venti Parfait Crimson Eye

• Huge flowers• Available as pellets for easy

sowing• Tolerates high density

benching • Eye-catching color at retail –

shades of pinks and purples• Approx. seed price .016 ea• Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks.,

Packs: 9-11 wks. 4”: 9-12 wks.

Seeds samples are limited

Pan American – Echinacea Pow Wow Wild Berry

• Wild Berry is a 2011 AAS Winner.

• First-year flowering• More flowers per plant• Better habit than

existing cultivars• Approx. seed price: .057 ea• Timing- 288c: 5-6 wks.

Transplant to flower: 13-17 wks.

Seed samples are available

TopPick!

Poem Bicolor

Poem Lilac

Poem Lavender

Oro – Erysimum Poem / Rysi

• Great for early season• Can be produced with

little or no PGR’s• Grow cold for best

results• Best for quart pots• Approx. price: .22 ea• Timing- 1 per 5” or quart –

20-22 wks.

Rysi Gold

Rysi Bronze

TopPick!

Dummen – Euphorbia Stardust White Sparkle

• Dark foliage• Increased flower power• Low growing, compact

• Approx. pricing: pending• Timing: 1 ppp 4”- 7 wks.

2 ppp 6”- 8 wks. 3 per gallon – 9 wks.

TopPick!

Pan Am - Fuseables• First ever mixed variety single

species and multi-species multi-pellets

• Makes sowing and growing easier• More Fuseables in the works• Mixes of Petunias, Grasses,

Lobelias, and multi-species available

• Approx seed price: .17 ea – Multi-species .07 ea – Petunias and Grasses .005 ea - Lobelias

Fides – Geranium Master Idols• Vigorous series specifically

for larger containers• Excellent shelf life• Multiple flowers

• Approx. price: .24 ea• Timing- 1 ppp for 6”, gallon,

and 8”. 1 ppp for 10”, planted near the center of the pot. 3 to 4 ppp for 12” to 14”

TopPick!

Syngenta – Gerbera Autumn Colors• Large, semi-double flowers

capture attention at retail• Perfect for 5” and larger

pot production• Rick mix of colors adds

depth and vibrancy to seasonal retail

• Approx. seed price: .149 ea• Timing- 128c: 7-8 wks. 5”:

11-14 wks.

Seeds samples are limited

Oro – Nemesia Karoo• Improvement to the Confetti line• Excellent habit• Great season performer• Season-long flowering in combo

pots or individual plant containers

• Two colors: Dark Blue and Violet Ice

• Approx. price: .1343 ea, includes royalty

• Timing- 4”: 7-9 wks. 10” HB: 8-10 wks.

Pan American – Pansy Plentifall

• The first trailing series with prostrate, spreading habit.

• Exceptional over-wintering capabilities.

• Grow the same as other multiflora pansies; no special cultural requirements

• Approx. price: .031 ea• Timing- 128c: 6 wks. Transplant

to finish- 4” pot: 4-5 wks. in Fall, 6-7 wks. in Spring. 10”HB: 6-8 wks. in Fall, 8-10 wks. in Spring. •Currently, 3 colors and a mix. Yellow

will only be available in the mix for now

Seed samples are available

TopPick!

Ball – Petunia Black Velvet• Early to flower “black”

Petunia• Habit is upright and

mounded with tightly branched plants

• Adaptable to cold finishing programs – no PGR’s needed if grown cold

• Timing- 4” – 8-10 wks. 6-8” – 9-11 wks. 10-12” – 11-14 wks.

• Ball exclusive

Pan Am – Petunia Easy Wave mixes• Three brand new mixes:

Opposites Attract – Violet & Coral Reef Great Lakes – Violet, Blue, & White Gelato – Coral Reef, Neon Rose, & White

• Easy to flower under short days

• Approx. seed price: .075 ea• Timing- 288c 4-6 wks.

Transplant to flower: 5-7 wks.

Dummen – Potunia GreenPack• Simplified production

techniques• Rapid growth with minimal

inputs• Marketed as a truly “green”

product• Direct stick into the finish

container• No PGR’s• Timing: 7-8 weeks after stick

Dummen – Potunia Papaya

• Round habit• Compact• Very early to flower• Easy to produce• Approx. price: .2351 ea• Timing- 4” – 6-7 wks.

10” HB – 8-9 wks.

Pan American – Simply Salad blends• The first ever mixes in

one pellet! • Matched for appearance

and flavors and growing conditions.

• Can be cut back and regrown again and again.

• Approx. seed price: .068 ea• Timing- Direct-sow for

fastest result. 8” color bowl: 3-6 wks.

Alfresco

City Garden

Global Gourmet

Seed samples are available

TopPick!

Strawberries from ABZ• Compact and early flowering• Produces very few runners• 3 flower colors available• Designed specifically for

bedding plant production• Hanging basket types

available too• Approx. price .105 ea• Timing- 128c: approx. 7 wks

Flowers: 10-14 wks. Fruits: 13-16 wks.

Loran

Merlan

Tristan

Seeds samples are limited

TopPick!

Succulents from Plug Connection• Featuring the Tessera collection

of beautiful, eco-friendly succulents

• Available in mixed trays• Cold-hardy as well as tropical

varieties are offered• Lead time: 6-20 weeks,

depending on variety• Tray sizes: 72 and 102, available

year-round• Approx. price: varies

SunPatiens• Available now through

Express/Oro• Thrive in full sun & have

excellent garden vigor• Three season performer• Root in 2 weeks versus 4

weeks• Approx. price: 0.2732 ea

including royalty & freight• Direct Stick 8 – 10 inch pot:

10 – 12 weeks

TopPick!

Vegetalis – Patio Edibles

• New additions to the popular Patio Edibles

• Basil Floral Spires – two colors. Great for mixed containers. Approx seed price: .0065 ea

• Eggplant Pinstripe – compliments Amethyst and Ivory. Approx seed price: .061 ea

TopPick!

Vegetalis – Patio Edibles

• Pepper Pompeii – Sweet Italian pepper ripens to a rainbow of colors. Approx price: .061 ea

• Tomato Mega Bite – 4 to 6 oz. beefsteak-type on a compact plant Superb for small spaces. Approx price: .036 ea

TopPick!

Vegetalis – Patio Edibles

• Tomato Peardrops – Oval golden yellow fruit on a bush plant. Approx price: .036 ea

• Tomato Rambling Gold Stripe and Red Stripe – ‘Heirloom’ cherry tomatoes on a pendulous habit. Approx price: .036 ea

TopPick!

Vegetalis – Patio Edibles• Tomato Tumbling Tiger –

Unique fruit gives this variety a distinct ‘heirloom’ look. Dense, flat habit.

• Approx seed price: .036 ea

• Timing for Patio Edibles in a 288c – approx. 21-28 days

Seed samples are limited

TopPick!

Oro – Verbena Vegas Plus White• Broad leaves with

attractive dark green foliage

• Very early to flower• Maintains a nice full plant

center; product to garden• Strong powdery mildew

resistance• Approx. price: .1266 ea• Timing- 4”: 6-7 wks.

10” HB: 7-9 wks.

Combos from OroNew for this year

Selected Patio Pot combos

Combos from OroNew for this year

Selected Basket combos

Combos from Dummen

• Variety mixes that are balanced in color, vigor, and timing

• Easy to root, quick to transplant• Guaranteed “No Substitutions”

(specifics apply)• Approx. price: pending• Timing- 8” – 7-9 wks.

10”HB – 8-10 wks.

Piece of Cake

Pismo Beach

Petunia Wave Red, White, Blue combo

• Fully double flower• Good branching habit• Medium compact growth

habit

• Approx. price: .36 ea, excludes royalty

• Availability of 1,500 units for week 18-22. Next season’s avail between 15,000-20,000 per week