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Month: August 2022

Buddleja davidii BUTTERFLY CANDY® LITTLE RUBY

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Buddleja davidii BUTTERFLY CANDY® LITTLE RUBY

Cultivar denomination: 'BotEx 006' PBR

Profusely flowering variety with unique, exceptionally intense ruby-magenta flowers. The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance and are very attractive to butterflies and bees. This makes this variety (and the entire Butterfly Candy® series) perfect for increasing biodiversity in gardens and green areas. The plant spreads nicely and maintains a compact, rounded habit. Thanks to its compact size,  growing up to 0.8 m in height, it is perfect for containers and smaller gardens. The plant prefers fertile, well-drained soils and sunny positions. The variety is frost-resistant.  Suitable for growing in pots with a capacity of 2-5 liters.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Breeder: Botanic Experience BV, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2021

Applicant: Vitroflora Grupa Producentów Sp. z o.o., Trzęsacz 25, 86-022 Dobrcz, Poland

Rhododendron 'Anna'

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Rhododendron 'Anna'

Cultivar denomination: 'Anna'

A Polish variety of large-flowered azalea with pink, full flowers, gathered in large, spherical inflorescences at the tops of the shoots. Strongly curled petals are a characteristic feature of the plant.  Blooms in May. Shrub of medium growth strength and a loose habit. Grows from 1 to 2 m in height.  Variety with satisfactory resistance to mildew. Winter-hardiness and soil requirements similar to those of other large-flowered azaleas grown in Poland. Recommended for planting in home gardens, estate greenery, on moors, in naturalistic compositions.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Breeder: Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych PUDEŁEK, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2022

Applicant: Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych PUDEŁEK, ul. Pańska 40, 43-332 Pisarzowice, Poland

Physocarpus opulifolius MAGIC BALL

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Physocarpus opulifolius MAGIC BALL

Cultivar denomination: 'LP1' PBR

An interesting variety of the Physocarpus due to the constant change in the color of its foliage during the growing season. A shrub with a naturally compact, spherical habit, easy to branch out, reaching 1 m in diameter. Young leaves are intensely orange. In summer they brighten to a golden color, and in autumn they turn dark red. Pink flowers, contrasting with the foliage, develop in June with sparse fruit. The plant is easy to grow, with no special requirements.  Interesting ornamental value, hence its great potential for use in private and public greenery.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Breeder: Leena Plant Boomkwekerijen BV, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2021

Applicant: Szkółki Kurowscy, ul. Kurowska 105, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Hydrangea paniculata LITTLE LIME® PUNCH

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Hydrangea paniculata LITTLE LIME® PUNCH

Cultivar denomination: 'SMNHPH' PBR

Dwarf variety, more compact and with stiffer shoots than Little Lime®. The large inflorescences are made up of sterile flowers only. Initially, they are lime green, with time they become pink, up to intense red. When more flowers appear on the bush, an interesting effect of a mixture of white, pink and red colors is created. Like other bouquet hydrangeas, this plant is undemanding, easy to grow and frost-resistant. It has great potential for use in private and public green areas.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Breeder: Megan Mathey, Spring Meadow Nursery Inc, USA

Year of market introduction: 2021

Applicant: Szkółki Kurowscy, ul. Kurowska 105, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Panicum virgatum 'Nosferatu' PBR

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Panicum virgatum 'Nosferatu' PBR

Cultivar denomination: 'Nosferatu' PBR

A Polish variety distinguished by an attractive color of leaves already in the initial stage of growth, which take shades of blue and intensely purple-burgundy. This millet has a compact, upright habit. It does not lie down. In July, open, purple inflorescences appear above the clump of leaves, which turn brown-cream after they fade. They add lightness to the clump. This millet reaches about 70-80 cm in height. Prefers average garden soils, moderately moist, sunny positions, resistant to frost. Perfect for planting in prairie beds, in naturalistic compositions with perennials.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Breeder: Tomasz Grochowski, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2022

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Ozdobnych Daglezja Artur Maj, ul. Okopowa 60, 08-500 Ryki, Poland

Miscanthus sinensis 'Polonus' PBR

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Miscanthus sinensis 'Polonus' PBR

Cultivar denomination: 'Polonus' PBR

A compact, Polish variety distinguished by a compact, dense habit. Clumps reaching about 1.5 m in height. Narrow, dark green leaves, arched. Blooms in September. Inflorescences of purple-burgundy color. The panicles are numerous, set low above the leaves. In late autumn, they become fluffy, becoming a bit curly and taking on a caramel shade. Hence, this miscanthus looks extremely effective even in winter. Prefers average garden soils, moderately moist and sunny positions. The variety is recommended for planting singly or in groups, in home gardens, or for urban greenery and housing estates.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Breeder: Marek Synowiec, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2022

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Ozdobnych Daglezja Artur Maj, ul. Okopowa 60, 08-500 Ryki, Poland

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snowbird'

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snowbird'

Cultivar denomination: 'Snowbird'

Little known variety in Poland of the tulip tree, attracting attention with a wide, creamy leaf margin. The color of the edging is initially yellow, becoming creamy white with time. Contrary to the old 'Aureomarginatum' variety, the leaf discoloration persists almost until the end of the growing season and is much more visible. The growth of the plant is strong, only slightly weaker than that of the species. The tree is recommended for large home gardens and parks, where it can be used as a strong color accent in compositions with other trees and shrubs or as a solitaire.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Breeder: James Palmer Rumbal, New Zealand

Year of market introduction: beginning of XXI century

Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin k. Ciechanowa, Poland

Cercis canadensis ETERNAL FLAME

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Cercis canadensis ETERNAL FLAME

Cultivar denomination: 'NC2016-2' PBR

A shrub or small tree with decorative leaves in intense warm colors that change as it grows. Initially, the leaves are red, over time intensely orange, and the older ones are yellow and green-yellow. During the vegetation period, the plant has leaves of several colors at the same time. Pink flowers, typical of the species, developing directly on trunks and branches in spring, are an additional decorative value of the Judas tree. The plant is recommended for home gardens of various sizes, where it can be planted individually or in color compositions with other shrubs and perennials.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Breeder: Dr. Dennis Werner, North Carolina State University, USA

Year of market introduction: 2019

Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin k. Ciechanowa, Poland

Hydrangea quercifolia FIRST Editions® JETSTREAM™

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Hydrangea quercifolia FIRST EDITIONS® JETSTREAM™

Cultivar denomination: 'PIIHQ-I'

A compact variety that differs from the species by stiffer shoots, crowned with numerous flowers gathered in conical inflorescences. The flowers in the first phase of flowering are lime green, when fully developed they become snow-white, taking on pink shades when they fade.  Characteristic, heavily indented leaves are dark green, turning orange-scarlet in autumn. The shrub grows up to 1.5 m in height and 2 m in width. The variety is resistant to leaf spot diseases. It grows well in moist, slightly acidic soils, in locations sheltered from the wind, slightly shaded. It does not require an annual cut, only a cosmetic cut should be applied in spring. Moderate frost resistance, young plants should be covered for the winter. The variety is recommended for home gardens, parks and urban greenery. It looks impressive when planted in groups.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Breeder: Joshua Kardos, Michael Dirr, Plant Introductions Inc., USA

Year of market introduction: 2014

Applicant: Szkółka Piech, ul. Polna 1, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Heuchera 'World Caffe™ Vienna' PBR

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Heuchera 'World Caffe™ Vienna' PBR

Cultivar denomination: 'World Caffe™ Vienna' PBR

A Polish variety bred and introduced to the market as a supplement to the well-known series of World Caffe heuchera . This variety is characterized by an intensely red and burgundy color of the leaves and a compact, hemispherical shape. The leaves are shiny. The plant grows up to 20 cm in height. In June and July it creates small, creamy flowers gathered in openwork inflorescences raised above the leaves. The variety is perfect for nursery production, both under cover and outdoors, in pots with a volume of one to three liters. It does not require any special care treatments. Prefers a semi-shaded location, but tolerates full sun exposure. The variety is fully winter-hardy.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Breeder: Vitroflora Grupa Producentów sp. z o.o., Poland

Year of market introduction: 2021

Applicant: Vitroflora Grupa Producentów Sp. z o.o., Trzęsacz 25, 86-022 Dobrcz, Poland