2018 new varieties: Darwin Perennials

Editor's note: We're highlighting the plants from our 2018 New Plant Pavilion. Check out the whole list here or in our February issue!

 Iberis sempervirens PPAF ‘Snowsation’

Hardy in zones 4 to 9, Snowsation has the largest flowers of any compact, hardy Iberis! It features uniform flowering and branches freely. Gardeners can’t help but notice it in the garden center – its large flowers command shopper attention! It’s been selected for its mid-season flowering and excellent branching.

Dianthus hybrida PPAF ‘KonD1014K3’ Mountain Frost™ Pink PomPom

The tidy, mounding habit and double flowers make this a great variety for filling in landscape borders. Hardy in zones 5 to 9, this vibrant variety requires no vernalization to flower and will rebloom consistently from early Spring until Fall. Gardeners will enjoy the bright shades of pink, and the double flowers won’t curl in the heat! Liners are available from Green Leaf Plants, Pa. 

Echinacea x hybrida PPAF; US7,982,110 ‘Balsomanita’ Sombrero® Sangrita

The absolute best landscape performing Echinacea! Sombrero offers Winter hardiness, well-matched colors, a uniform look in the landscape and season-long color. The highly floriferous series is hardy in zones 5 to 9, and it’s naturally well-branched and compact for easy shipping. With excellent retail presentation, Sombrero commands a premium price. Well-matched to the series in habit and timing, Sangrita offers a vibrant scarlet-red bloom with burgundy-red flower stems. Plant Sombrero in the Spring and sell it the same year!

Salvia nemorosa PPAF ‘Rose Marvel’

The largest flowers of any rose-colored Salvia nemorosa! Rose Marvel brings a rich, deep rose color to the popular Marvel family. It is hardy in zones 4 to 9, and it can be positioned as a premium perennial item, creating more opportunity for grower margin. Rose Marvel features a long flowering window and reblooms without being cut back. Ultra-large flowers provide more color and impact in the landscape.

For more: darwinperennials.com