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BetterBoxwood^®

BetterBoxwood^®, the first collection of scientifically bred blight-resistant boxwood, is adding wholesale grower partners for first introduction into the U.S. and Canadian retail/landscape markets in 2023. The result of two decades of revolutionary breeding and plant trialing in Europe by the leaders in the fight against Boxwood blight — Belgium grower Herplant BVBA, in cooperation with the Flemish Institute for Agricultural and Fisheries Research — the four new BetterBoxwood varieties each deliver a unique size and form to fill any Boxwood need.

Hydrangea Princess Bride^™ (Hydrangea hybrid ‘18/1’ PPAF)

This unique new Hydrangea hybrid Princess Bride™ forms flowers with remarkable petals up and down each stem, resulting in white lacecap flowers from spring to fall. The stunning petals offer intricate shapes in crisp white hues, as classic as a delicate lace. Princess Bride grows 3-4’ high and wide and is hardy in USDA Zones 7b-10.

Colocasia Royal Hawaiian^® ‘Waikiki’ (Colocasia esculenta ‘Waikiki’ PPAF)

Industry pros and consumers are talking about this exciting new color breakthrough in Colocasias! Royal Hawaiian^® ‘Waikiki’ offers glossy green foliage with flamboyant white and flamingo pink veining. Its compact, clumping habit grows 3 feet tall and wide and is ideal for patio containers and in the garden.

Raphiolepis Clean Sweep^™ Series - Snow Bank^™ (Raphiolepis Hybrid ‘DB-01’ PP 32786)

The new Clean Sweep™ Series of Raphiolepis empowers this tough, popular landscape variety with superior disease resistance. Glowing with attractive white flowers in spring, Clean Sweep™ Snowbank™ offers dense mounting dark green foliage year-round and matures to 2-3’ high by 3-4’ wide. Thrives in USDA Zones 7a-10b and offers salt tolerance.

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