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vaughn’s view
BY VAUGHN FLETCHER
Captivating Color
COMBINATIONS 1
These designer baskets provided superior visual impact at the Costa Farms trial garden this year.
I
visited the Costa Farms spring impatiens. These components are in as components for fillers and spillers.
trial in Florida during week 11 many of the Proven Winners shaded ‘Indian Mint’ is fragrant and offers a small
to evaluate the development patio recipes. Every combination that white flower as it matures and weaves
and progression of annuals, the Proven Winners team selects for the its way through the combination and
perennials, and combination Bundled Kit program has been trialed and eventually cascades. The calibrachoa
baskets from planting to maturity. tested in regional trials. This recipe will Chameleons in this recipe are top sellers
In preceding articles I highlighted be in the Bundled Kit program for 2021. in the collection. Enchantmint is part of
2021 annual introductions; in the Westhoff Passion Combo collection
this article, I describe the most 2. BEACHSIDE DRIVE consisting of 18 classic and 20 new
outstanding and colorful designer Proven Winners combinations for 2021.
combinations in the basket trial My first thought when I saw this recipe
that resulted in the greatest was, “Wow!” This combination is a
visual impact.
The current and new trial basket
carnival of color, and it evokes warmth
and energy. It is a combination of three
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Vaughn Fletcher recipes were planted week 50, moved components: calibrachoa ‘Superbells
is president of to the full sun exposure area week 7, Tropical Sunrise’, petunia ‘Supertunia
Fletcher Consulting. and by week 11 the characteristics and Honey’ and scaevola ‘Whirlwind Pink’. The
He has been in the attributes of each recipe were clearly varieties are well matched in timing, vigor
horticulture industry demonstrated, including compatibility, and balance. This is a National Recipe for
since 1971, working in component balance and timing, vigor, 2021 and will receive a focused program
many areas including floriferousness and heat tolerance. of marketing and promotion.
landscaping, garden
center and greenhouse 1. ECLIPSE OF THE SUN 3. ENCHANTMINT
production, greenhouse Proven Winners Westhoff
and nursery sales and This is a combination of impatiens There are numerous adjectives to
sales management. ‘Rockapulco Orange Improved’, ipomoea describe the calibrachoa Chameleon
He can be reached at ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Lime’ and series, including polychromatic,
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vfletcher9@gmail.com. coleus ‘Colorblaze Chocolate Drop’. This iridescent and vivacious. There are
is an interesting and unconventional now over 16 varieties in the collection
mixture of textures, mass, foliage shapes and four new introductions for 2021.
and colors. It was trialed in a full sun Enchantmint is composed of ‘Chameleon
exposure but is adaptable for partial to Lavender Sorbet’, ‘Chameleon Pink
full shade. The growth habits of the three Diamond’ and Fancifiller satureja ‘Indian
components were similar, the basket had Mint’. The Fancifiller program began in
bulk and size, and the transitional green 2016 with the award-winning helichrysum
coloration of the coleus and ipomoea ‘Silverstar’, and Westhoff has added
contrasted beautifully with the orange many new and unique foliage varieties
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4. TRIXI ON THE DOUBLE
Selecta One
This Duo Trixi monoculture
combination of calibrachoas
‘MiniFamous Uno PlumTastic’ and
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‘MiniFamous Uno Dark Blue’ was
new for 2020 and received a two-
page spread in the 2020 Selecta
One catalog. Both calibrachoa
varieties were new for 2020 and
provided striking contrast in
the trial. The deep blue color of
Uno Dark Blue combined with
the bicolor pink and white Uno
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PlumTastic created an exceptional
striking combination. Last year
I wrote about the outstanding
performance of Uno Double
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PinkTastic and OrangeTastic
in summer trials. ‘MiniFamous
Neo Double PlumTastic’ will be
introduced for 2021. The Tastic
group of calibrachoas has excellent
color retention, double flower
stability and are components in
many of the Trixi recipes.
5. SURFINIA SWEETHEARTS
Suntory
This Suntory Mixer combines
petunia ‘Surfinia Heartbeat
Improved’ and the new ‘Surfinia
Purple Heart’ for 2021. These two
novelty Surfinia varieties offer
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the heat tolerance of the Surfinia
petunia series but with bicolor calibrachoa component in many floriferousness. There are over 20
flowers and a more compact and of the Confetti Garden recipes. colors in the mid-sized Headliner
The Konas are a major player petunia series, including the new
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mounded habit. Petunia ‘Surfinia
Heartbeat’ has improved color in the calibrachoa market with Crystal Sky and Electric Purple Sky. im
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stability and pattern retention for many attributes, including: day
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2021. The new petunia ‘Surfinia length neutrality, uniformity, 8. TRIXI DOUBLE THE HEAT Family-Owned
flower size, semi-upright habit, Selecta One Since 1937
Purple Heart’ has a striking and
production versatility and a wide This is a unique and striking Quietaire’s Angle Flow:
defined purple and white bicolor Aluminum or Galvanized.
flower. These two varieties were range of colors. In the trial, Duo Trixi introduction for 2020 Designed to maximize
efficiency.
well matched in the basket trial this combination provided vivid that combines calibrachoa
with a tight, controlled habit. contrasting colors, a controlled ‘MiniFamous Neo OrangeTastic’ Quietaire’s Stainless Steel Evaporative
Cooling System:
Suntory offers 16 Mixers that and mounded habit, and matched and ‘MiniFamous Uno Double No sump required.
flower timing. Red’. This is a combination of Replacement
incorporate petunia Surfinia, cooling pads
calibrachoa Million Bells, scaevola two different series that differ also available.
Surdiva, bidens Beedance and 7. TRIXI SKY’S THE LIMIT in vigor but blend perfectly for
Quietaire’s HAF18: Affordable option
catharanthus Soiree Kawaii. Selecta One timing, balance and flower count. to move air through your greenhouse.
Sky’s the Limit combines the The saturated flower color of Serving the greenhouse
6. CONFETTI GARDEN popular petunia ‘Headliner Night Uno Double Red accentuates the industry for over 75
years with prompt
HAWAIIAN FRUIT BOWL Sky’ with ‘Headliner Sky Blue’ and ruffled orange petals and red
service and durable,
Dümmen Orange ‘Headliner White’. This is new for centers of Double OrangeTastic. I low maintenance and
This is one of the most popular 2021 and is the first Trixi with a have highlighted the outstanding quality ventilation products.
Confetti Trio mixes, combining petunia Sky component. This was heat tolerance and double flower
the calibrachoa Aloha Kona one of my favorite recipes in the stability of the Tastic collection
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varieties: Mango, Cherry Red trial. The Headliner colors created in earlier articles. This is a
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and Royal White. The Aloha a versatile and harmonious pattern compelling and stunning Trixi 505 North Hutcheson Houston, TX 77003
Kona series is used as the with balance, uniformity and that was in spring programs this
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season and is definitely a Trixi monoculture combination basket in 2015 and now comprises 10
recipe for consideration in future is a recent development in the varieties, including Cajun Spice,
programs. marketplace. This has emerged for 2021. I have written about the
with the breeding of coleus that summer performance of multiple
9. MIXMASTER PICO DE are uniform, low maintenance, late FlameThrower varieties in previous
GALLO flowering, compact and manifest articles, and many of them are now
Ball FloraPlant striking foliage, both solid and components in the five MixMaster
The idea of combining a multicolored. The FlameThower mono Sun & Shade combos. This
series or specific
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set it apart including lanceolate and baskets. These Sun & Shade but this mono combination of series comprises 19 colors
and serrated foliage, multicolored combinations offer an alternative calibrachoas ‘Cruze Control Grape for 2021 including four new
color retention, bold textures to ferns and other foliage varieties Delicious’, ‘Cruze Control Orange’ varieties. The attributes of
and versatility. The benefits of in basket production. and ‘Cruze Control Yellow’ was this series include day length
the FlameThrowers include later a top performer and summer neutrality, a controlled and
flowering, sun and shade tolerance, 10. CRUZE CONTROL PIÑATA survivor in the southern trials mounded growth habit, dark
and adaptability in different Green Fuse Botanicals last summer, and it replicated centers, and a consistently
production programs including I try not to repeat designer that performance in the Costa colorful canopy. We have a
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Page 1 from previous articles, trial this year. The Cruze Control plethora of calibrachoa series
for various spring programs
and the Cruze Controls, based
on the tidy growth habit, heat
tolerance and floriferousness,
offer a manageable and
uniform option. This series is a
component in many of the Green
Fuse Botanicals collection of
We’re looking Compatible designer recipes.
for great teammates to join Vaughan’s 11. CALIBRACHOA
CALIPETITE COMBINATION
and McHutchison. Sakata
The calibrachoa Calipetites
are comprised of six colors,
including Yellow Improved
for 2021. It is an extremely
versatile, day length neutral, and
naturally compact series. The
During these uncertain times when many companies are short internodes and mounded
habit creates applicability in a
unsure of what lies ahead, we are confident in the upward path we are on. multitude of spring programs
including quarts, color bowls,
Innovative programs, out-of-the-box thinking and sound leadership
mixed containers and baskets.
are launching us into the future. One of the most impressive
and important attributes is the
floriferous canopy that produces
a bouquet form, maintains its
We are looking for talented people to join our teams. tight center, is non stretching,
Are you interested? and provides extended shelf
life and successful retail
sell through. The series is
interspecific and manifests
outstanding durability and
resilience, resulting in excellent
summer performance. The
Calipetite components in the
trial baskets are Pink, White and
Yellow Improved.
REACH OUT TODAY.
12. MISTY SEAS
yourbestfuture@mchutchison.com Proven Winners
yourbestfuture@vaughans.com This is a new recipe for 2021
and is part of the Bundled
Combination program. Proven
Winners — as well as many
other breeders — enter, trial
and evaluate each potential
FEEL SECURE KNOWING THAT WE HAVE YOUR BACK.
combination in private and public
trials before adding to future
programs.This stringent trialing
has led to the introduction of
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many significant designer mixes that demonstrates those attributes. The
are used throughout the industry. I varieties are densely branched, possess
am excited about Misty Seas, which uniform timing, and are non stretching,
incorporates the Supertunia petunias early flowering, and versatile in a range
Mini Vista Indigo, Mini Vista Violet of container programs including quarts,
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Star and Mini Vista White. Mini Vista mixed containers, and baskets. This
White reflects the most light, and this combination will continue to flower
brightness accents the Purple and throughout the summer season and
Violet creating a harmonious blend. maintain its tight habit and durability.
In previous articles I have described
the incredible summer performance 14. BAHAMA BEACH
of the Mini Vista series. These varieties Proven Winners
stand the test of time in the gardens This recipe is one of the best sellers
and provide durability, flower stability, in the Bundled Combination program.
heat tolerance and incredible It combines petunia ‘Supertunia
floriferousness. Spring programs Bordeaux’, calibrachoa ‘Superbells
include quarts, mixed containers Lemon Slice’ and lobelia ‘Sky Blue
and baskets. Improved’. These components were
well balanced, demonstrated consistent
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Suntory
timing and were floriferous. This
basket was grown in full sun exposure,
This Suntory Mixer was added to and I was impressed by the heat
the program in 2018 and has been in tolerance and vigor of lobelia ‘Sky
many regional basket trials the past Blue Improved’. This variety has larger
two years for good reason. This Mixer flowers with improved flower stability
includes scaevolas ‘Surdiva Blue Violet’, and heat tolerance, and it manifested
‘Surdiva Fashion Pink’ and ‘Surdiva those attributes in the trial. Petunia
White Improved’. The classic Surdivas ‘Supertunia Bordeaux’ is one of the
were introduced in 2010 followed by best sellers in the petunia portfolio with
the compact Surdiva series in 2016 deep purple venation and light purple
and the new scaevola ‘Surdiva Purple’ petals. Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Lemon
for 2021. This unquestionably is the Slice’ is incomparable for its unique
14 most uniform and compact scaevola
series in the market, and this Mixer
pattern and possesses outstanding
garden performance.
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