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Notable new varieties to be introduced at CAST 2022 by Danziger:
The deep-violet blooms, looped with a distinctive white rim make the new RIMarkable Petunia truly remarkable. This new standout variety will be the must-have petunia home gardeners want next season. RIMarkable features a mounding and trailing habit that makes it a perfect addition to larger premium baskets and combos.
If you’re looking for a perfect Pantone Very Peri to add to your line-up, COLIBRI Dark Lavender Calibrachoa is it. This calibrachoa features beautiful blooms that range from deep purple to light periwinkle. All of the colors in the COLIBRI series stay compact with little or no PGRs. They create beautiful quarts and hanging baskets, and pair well with other controlled growth selections for great combos.
Add a little drama and sparkle to your calibrachoa mix with COLIBRI Exotic Red Bling. This new for 2023 variety combines large, eye-catching red blooms with a dash of golden bling. The COLIBRI Bling series features an exciting new star pattern that stands out in the garden. A true head turner, Exotic Red Bling captured a great deal of attention at 2021 trials. Its controlled growth makes it a well-behaved member of any combo or hanging basket. Danziger loves it when paired with CAPELLA petunia and VANESSA Compact Verbena.
OMBRE Sunrise Calibrachoa brings all of the stunning color combinations of a magical morning to one plant. This outstanding calibrachoa has blooms that range from sunny yellow to warm gold to brilliant peach and striking red. The OMBRE calibrachoa series features multi-hued blooms on each plant and offers a controlled, semi-trailing habit that fits well in hanging baskets, patio pots and combinations. Like all Danziger calibrachoas, OMBRE is tested for pH sensitivity.
The VANESSA series is synonymous with exceptional mildew resistance and season-long color. For 2023 we’re toasting to a new variety with bold, beautiful color. VANESSA Compact Bordeaux Verbena is a deep, moody burgundy that creates a perfect complement to just about any container design. Each variety in the VANESSA Compact series features a naturally controlled habit that creates stunning packs, quarts and compact baskets or combos. Danziger conducts extensive verbena trials. Only varieties that exhibit exceptional mildew tolerance and outstanding cycling of color are chosen for the series.
CAPELLA may just be the perfect petunia for both growers and home gardeners. For growers, this petunia series has everything you need. CAPELLA performs well in propagation, creates a neat and tidy quart with minimal PGRs and blooms early enough for any market. For home gardeners, Capella offers bold and brilliant colors to go with any garden design. Once they take it home, this petunia also continues to gain size in the garden, making consumers feel more successful. New varieties for 2023 include improvements to their red, white, and blue petunias. CAPELLA Indigo Improved, Ruby Red Improved and White Improved create stunning mono-colored baskets. They’re also stunning with all three colors paired together for any patriotic holiday combo.
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