Say It With Poinsettias

Known as euphorbia pulcherrima among scientists and “Noche Buena,” or Christmas Eve, in Mexico, the poinsettia, legend has it, grew out of weeds collected by a girl too poor to buy gifts to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. When she set her humble bouquet at the church manger, they turned into brilliant blooms.

Three New Sure-Fire Winners In Salvia Superba

Syngenta Flowers is proud to introduce 3 new additions to its Salvia superba Merleau series. Each is a breakthrough in its own right, and in combination with the existing Merleau varieties they represent a major step forward for this first-year flowering perennial series, another success for Syngenta Flowers breeder Har Stemkens.

Sakata Ornamentals SunPatiens Wins RHS Award

December 15, 2010 Sakata Ornamentals

SunPatiens Variegated Spreading White wins two prestigious awards from the Royal Horticultural Society.

Fleur En Vogue – An Exclusive Success

December 15, 2010 Syngenta Flowers

With its unique umbrella-shaped flowers, our purple cyclamen Fleur en Vogue has attracted lots of market attention. This year, Fleur en Vogue will also be available in white, offering a second colour for this luxury plant.

Sakata Cool Crop Open House: January 26 Through January 28, Salinas, CA

December 15, 2010 Sakata

Join us for a look at Sakata’s extensive Primula lines along with other popular cool season crops such as Majestic Giants II Pansy, Bloomingdale Ranunculus, Harmony Anemone and Wonderland Poppy. Featured Primula include Danova, Daniella, Delight, Prima, Rosanna and SuperNova.