If you are familiar with Sun Valley, then you know we are the industry go-to for bulb crops, especially soil-grown tulips. However, we also have a seasonal crop which is just as renowned, and always wows our customers and blows the socks off of our competition–Ilex Verticillata.
I say that last statement with confidence, as our ilex program has been hand-picked, bred, and cultivated by our own Lane DeVries for over a decade. His long-term dedication to grow the best ilex verticillata is evident in the product we offer today.
So, what are the requirements for high-quality ilex? Deep, saturated colors of the berries, a large concentration of berries on each stem, good positioning and length of laterals, and, of course, overall lasting power. It's these floral characteristics which make our ilex a joy to use in design and a pleasure to share with others.
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