2012-13 flower & vegetable catalog

2012-2013 SEED & VEGETATIVE CATALOG

GOOD BETTERBREAKTHROUGH

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

4 w w w. S a k at a O r n a m e nt a l s . co m 52012-2013 Seed & Vegetative Catalog

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


• Very uniform series

Mix

GERBERaSee page 64 for gerbera


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


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



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


• 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


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


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


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


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


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


• 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


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 outstanding uniformity and plant habit as Danova


• 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


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


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


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

Mix

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


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


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


• 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


• 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


• 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


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


• 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


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


See page 26 for DiamondScarletCocktail Party

Scarlet


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


* 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


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


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

Mix

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


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


IPOMOEaSee page 72 for morning glory

WhiteRedCarmine Rose

Wine Red

Mix


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 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


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



Strawberry

Strawberry

CherryBlueberryAlmond Blossom


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


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


• 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.


Mix

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


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


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


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


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


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


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





• 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





• 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


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


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


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.


• 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.


• 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


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


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.


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.

60daystomaturity

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.

60daystomaturity

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


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.


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.


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.


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


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Sweet Million

Notes

SEED 10-109

BEDDING 11-58

POT CROPS 59-82

CUT FLOWERS 83-109

VEGETATIVE 110-125

VEGETABLE 126-140

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Morgan Hill, CA 95038-0880

Phone: 408.778.7758 • Fax: 408.778.7768

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