Plant Novelties Competition 2024

Abelia grandiflora JELLY BEANS
Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV,  Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Agapanthus CU CASA
Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV,  Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Berberis thunbergii ‘Electric Love’ PBR
Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Ozdobnych Bukowina, Załóż 50, 38-534 Załóż, Poland

Berberis thunbergii GREEN SAPPHIRE
Applicant: Mark & Paula Leenders, Baarloseweg 45b, 5988 HP Helden, The Netherlands

Buddleja davidii TINY BUDDY HOT PINK
Applicant: Minier Professional Solutions, 25 Route des Fontaines de l'Aunay, 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France

Carex nigra BALAYAGE
Applicant: Ogrody o Zielonych Progach Przemysław Godlewski – Szkółka Bylin, Skubianka, ul. Zegrzyńska 82, 05-140 Serock, Poland

Carpinus betulus LANCELOT
Applicant: A & E Maaijen VOF, Halve Raak 35-2771 AC Boskoop, The Netherlands

Clematis ‘Baltic Waves’ PBR
Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Neonka’ PBR
Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Once More’ PBR
Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Strawberry Fields’ PBR
Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

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

Cornus kousa FLOWER TOWER
Applicant: ZYMON Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych, Tłokinia Wielka 34, 62-860 Opatówek, Poland

Cotinus coggygria LEMON LADY
Applicant: Minier Professional Solutions, 25 Route des Fontaines de l'Aunay, 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France

Delphinium ×hybrida ‘Red Lark’ PBR
Zgłaszający: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Gaultheria FLORRY
Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Wrzosowatych Róża Magdalena i Marek Majewscy, Witowice 92, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Heuchera villosa HIP HIP HOORAY
Applicant: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Hydrangea serrata DAREDEVIL
Applicant: Sunny Plants Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych Mateusz Milczyński, ul. Górna 23, 43-331 Dankowice, Poland

Leucothoe FIRESTAR
Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Wrzosowatych Róża Magdalena i Marek Majewscy, Witowice 92, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’ PBR
Applicant: Szkółka Słowińscy Krzysztof Słowiński, ul. Piastowska 36, 92-405 Ląd, Poland

Pinus nigra ‘Arigato’ PBR
Applicant: Szkółka Nowaczyk, Wyganów 1, 63-740 Kobylin, Poland

Rhododendron ‘Beskidy’
Applicant: Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych Pudełek, ul. Pańska 40, 43-332 Pisarzowice, Poland

Rhododendron ‘King Size’
Applicant: Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Anna Ciepłucha-Kowalska, ul. Górna 50, 95-050 Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland

Salix rosmarinifolia ‘Tiny Pearls’ PBR
Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin, Poland

Sambucus nigra LACED UP
Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin, Poland

Saxifraga cortusifolia DANCING PIXIES TIKKI
Applicant: ZYMON Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych, Tłokinia Wielka 34, 62-860 Opatówek, Poland

Sedum telephium LA VIE EN ROSE
Applicant: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Symphoricarpos ×chenaultii FIESTA BERRY
Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa 18, 06-400 Pęchcin, Poland

Thuja occidentalis ‘King of Brabant’ PBR
Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV, Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Weigela florida VINHO VERDE
Applicant: Szkółki Kurowscy, ul. Kurowska 105 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

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Abelia grandiflora JELLY BEANS

Abelia grandiflora JELLY BEANS

A small shrub with semi-evergreen, variegated leaves and a naturally spherical, compact shape. The variety obtained in France grows up to 1 m in height. Thin, reddish shoots, shiny, ovate leaves. Young leaves are light green, with an irregular, golden, sometimes pink border. Older leaves are grey-green with a white margin. Single, light pink bell-shaped flowers, collected in inflorescences. It blooms at the turn of May and June, about three weeks earlier than other varieties of large-flowered abelia, and blooms until October. In Poland, the plant is sensitive to frost and requires covering with straw in winter. It can be grown in containers, as a terrace plant, and kept in bright, cool rooms for the winter.

Hardiness zone: 7b -14/-12 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Muabd’ PBR

Breeder: Valerie Pouillart, Globe Planter, France

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV,  Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Agapanthus CU CASA

Agapanthus CU CASA

A bulbous plant that does not winter in the ground, with numerous, attractive blue flowers, grown in containers kept in cool rooms for the winter. Variety obtained in Belgium. Its advantages over other varieties include: rapid growth and filling of containers, formation of numerous inflorescence shoots, abundant flowering and vigorous health. Each tuber grows 2-3 inflorescence shoots, so the plants offered in the P9 pot have 7-8 inflorescences, and in C2/C3 containers over 20 inflorescences. Thanks to the abundance of flowering and compact size (the maximum height of flowering plants is 60 cm), this variety has great commercial potential and is easy to transport.

Hardiness zone: 7b -14/-12 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘19005’ PBR

Breeder: Agapanthuskwekerij, Belgium

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV,  Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Berberis thunbergii ‘Electric Love’ PBR

Berberis thunbergii ‘Electric Love' PBR

A Polish variety with a distinctive red leaf color and a compact columnar shape. It grows up to 1 meter high and 0.4 m wide. The color of the leaves is intensely red, fiery, and persists throughout the entire growing season. The flowers appear in May and are few in number, with red fruits when ripe. The plant requires a sunny position, which determines the proper color of the leaves. The variety is frost-resistant, suitable for cutting and regenerates easily. Due to the exceptionally expressive color of the leaves, which attracts attention from a distance, and the columnar shape, the shrubs work well both in home gardens and when grown in containers on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Electric Love’ PBR

Breeder: Mariusz Popiel, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Ozdobnych Bukowina, Załuż 50, 38-534 Załuż, Poland

Berberis thunbergii GREEN SAPPHIRE

Berberis thunbergii GREEN SAPPHIRE

A dwarf, thorny shrub with rounded, green leaves and a flat-spherical shape. The variety selected in the Netherlands reaches about 40 cm in height. It creates thin, densely arranged twigs. The leaves are quite large, juicy light green in the spring, dark green in the summer. Average cultivation requirements, prefers permeable, moderately moist soil, sunny to semi-shaded positions, fully frost-resistant. The variety is recommended for planting on the edges of flowerbeds in the form of borders, for planting in rock gardens, for creating compositions with other dwarf deciduous shrubs and for growing in containers on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Dalema’ PBR

Breeder: Mark & Paula Leenders, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Mark & Paula Leenders, Baarloseweg 45b, 5988 HP Helden, The Netherlands

Buddleja davidii TINY BUDDY HOT PINK

Buddleja davidii TINY BUDDY HOT PINK

An American variety from the TINY BUDDY series, characterized by an exceptionally compact shape and abundant flowering. It grows vigorously and thickens naturally.  Features a regular, rounded shape, and reaches no more than 1 m in height and width. The leaves are elongated, ovate-lanceolate and grey-green. Pink flowers bloom in June and are collected in conical, erect inflorescences. Flowering lasts until September. Drought-resistant variety. Thanks to its compact shape and small size, it is easy to produce, transport and trade. They are perfect for small home gardens and for decorating terraces and balconies.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Condappin’ PBR

Breeder: Star Roses & Plants, USA

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Minier Professional Solutions, 25 Route des Fontaines de l'Aunay, 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France

Carex nigra BALAYAGE

Carex nigra BALAYAGE

A Polish variety of common sedge distinguished by attractive, two-colored leaves resembling balayage. It grows up to 0.7-1.0 m in height. In the spring, from April to May, it forms dark, almost black inflorescences. The leaves are long, narrow and hang beautifully. A variety with full frost resistance and low cultivation requirements. It prefers moderately moist and permeable soil. Thanks to its decorative values, this perennial will work well in both garden compositions and urban plantings, as well as in potted compositions on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Balejaż’ PBR

Breeder: Przemysław Godlewski, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Ogrody o Zielonych Progach Przemysław Godlewski – Szkółka Bylin, Skubianka, ul. Zegrzyńska 82, 05-140 Serock, Poland

Carpinus betulus LANCELOT

Carpinus betulus LANCELOT

A variety selected in Hungary with a very narrow, columnar shape and healthy foliage. Erect branches and spindle-shaped crown. The tree eventually reaches about 8 m in height. Leaf blades are ovate, pointed at the tips, with distinct ribbed veins, dark green, massive. This variety tolerates transplanting well and easily resumes growth after transplanting. It prefers sunny and semi-shaded positions. The plant is resistant to frost and heat. Recommended for use as a roadside and street tree in urban areas and as an interesting solitaire in home gardens and allotments.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Gabcarp1’ PBR

Breeder: Gabor Nemeth, Hungary

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: A & E Maaijen VOF, Halve Raak 35-2771 AC Boskoop, The Netherlands

Clematis ‘Baltic Waves’ PBR

Clematis ‘Baltic Waves' PBR

A Polish variety of clematis with large, purple-blue flowers and curled edges of the sepals. The purple-blue flowers are very large, 24-28 cm in diameter, comprised of 6-8 sepals, with a slightly lighter stripe and a cream-white stripe on the bottom. Overlapping, lanceolate sepals, slightly twisted halfway along. Purple-brown stamens, with cream-white threads. The main flowering period is from May to July, single flowers appear in September and October. Light green, matte leaves with slightly wavy edges. The vine climbs using its leaf petioles. It grows up to 1.6 - 1.8 m in height. Suitable for growing in containers on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Baltic Waves’ PBR

Breeder: Szczepan Marczyński, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Neonka’ PBR

Clematis ‘Neonka' PBR

A Polish variety of clematis with dark purple flowers and a nicely contrasting yellow center. The color of the flowers is an unusual shade of purple and becomes brilliant in full sun. Single, medium-sized flowers, 8-12 cm in diameter, composed of 5-6 sepals. Stamens comprised of yellow anthers mounted on purple-yellow threads. It blooms long and abundantly, from June to September, and single flowers appear until early November. The narrow, sharply pointed leaves are light green, single, three-lobed. The vine climbs using leaf petioles, growing to 2-2.5 m in height. It prefers sunny positions.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Neonka’ PBR

Breeder: Szczepan Marczyński, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Once More’ PBR

Clematis ‘Once More' PBR

A Polish variety of perennial clematis, covered with masses of dark purple flowers all summer long. Particularly useful as a ground cover or terrace plant. The flowers are raised, open, 10-12 cm in diameter, composed of 5-6 dark purple, elliptical, velvety sepals with a purple stripe and yellow stamens. It blooms from June to mid - August, and repeats flowering in the autumn, but to a lesser extent. The green leaves are only single, elongated, sharp and dull. New purple growth. The shoots do not cling to supports and grow up to 1.5 m high. A healthy and easy to grow variety, recommended for planting with low supports (requires tying) or as a ground cover plant. It grows well in containers.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Once More’ PBR

Breeder: Szczepan Marczyński, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Clematis ‘Strawberry Fields’ PBR

Clematis ‘Strawberry Fields' PBR

A perennial variety of clematis obtained in Poland, covered with masses of red-pink flowers in the summer and autumn. Particularly useful as a ground cover or terrace plant. Single, open flowers, 7-10 cm in diameter, composed of 4 single-color, red-pink, flared sepals, with tips slightly turned outwards. Yellow stamens. It blooms from July to mid-November. Leaves are small, dark green, sharply pointed, single, two- or three-lobed. New growths are purple-green. The stems lean on supports and grow up to 1.6 m high. A healthy and easy to grow variety, recommended for planting with low supports (requires tying) or as a ground cover plant. It grows well in containers.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Strawberry Fields’ PBR

Breeder: Szczepan Marczyński, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Clematis Źródło Dobrych Pnączy Sp. z o.o. Spółka Komandytowa, ul. Duchnicka 27, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Cornus alba NIGHTFALL

Cornus alba NIGHTFALL

Variety obtained in the Netherlands that is quite unique due to the very dark autumn color of the leaves. Upright shrub, grows up to 2 m high, decorative all year round. Attracts attention in the winter by its red shoots.  Purple young growths in the spring. In the summer, the leaves are dark green and light gray underneath, which creates a sparkling effect when the wind blows. However, the most interesting feature is the autumn color of the leaves - dark purple, almost black. The advantages of the plant include full frost resistance and low cultivation requirements. The variety is recommended for planting in groups, also in the form of hedges, in urban greenery, housing estates and home gardens, and for creating expressive, colorful compositions.

Hardiness zone: 3 -40/-35 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Verpaalen3’ PBR

Breeder: Henricus C.E.M. Verpaalen, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

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

Cornus kousa FLOWER TOWER

Cornus kousa FLOWER TOWER

A variety obtained in the Netherlands with a previously unheard of very narrow, columnar shape, perfect for small gardens. It grows up to 4 m high and 1 m wide. Erect main shoots and side branches. Elliptical, pointed, dark green, attractive leaves turn red in autumn. The flowers are gathered in small capitate inflorescences, resembling yellow-green pompoms, surrounded on the bottom by four decorative white bracts. It blooms at the turn of May and June. The spherical, red fruits ripen in September, resemble Chinese Lychee fruits and are edible. The plant tolerates frosts down to -18 degrees C. The variety is recommended for row planting, for planting singly or in groups in home and estate gardens.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘ZuilB1’ PBR

Breeder: Marinus A.C. van Aart, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: ZYMON Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych, Tłokinia Wielka 34, 62-860 Opatówek, Poland

Cotinus coggygria LEMON LADY

Cotinus LEMON LADY

A French, yellow-leafed variety of the wig tree, characterized by good branching and distinctive leaf colors. An improved version of the 'Ancot' variety both in terms of production in nurseries and subsequent cultivation in gardens. The bush grows to 2-3 meters in height. The single, obovate leaves are large, shiny, lime yellow in spring, light green in summer and orange in autumn. The flowers are small, only 3-4 mm in diameter, collected in loose, paniculate inflorescences, which grow intensively in June and July, taking the form of fluffy, slightly pink, decorative wigs. The variety is undemanding, frost-resistant, and tolerates full sunlight. Recommended for home gardens and urban greenery.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Mincolem04’ PBR

Breeder: Hortival Diffusion S.A.S., France

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Minier Professional Solutions, 25 Route des Fontaines de l'Aunay, 49250 Beaufort-en-Anjou, France

Delphinium ×hybrida ‘Red Lark’ PBR

Delphinium × hybrida ‘Red Lark' PBR

An interesting novelty among delphiniums due to the coral color of the flowers, unusual for this species. The compact variety obtained in the USA grows up to 70 cm in height. The stems are straight, stiff, the leaves are dark green and deeply divided into palmate shapes. The flowers develop at the turn of spring and summer, are large, semi-double, brick-red, sterile, collected in slender, erect, raceme inflorescences. It prefers fertile, humus-rich, moderately moist and permeable soil with sunny positions. The plant is easy to grow, healthy, tolerates short-term drought and is fully frost-resistant. Recommended for cultivation in home gardens, on perennial beds and as cut flowers. Suitable for growing in containers.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Red Lark’ PBR

Breeder: Christa Kievit, Robert A.H. Legro, Robert B. Eisenreich, Ball Horticultural, USA

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek  Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Gaultheria FLORRY

Gaultheria FLORRY

Obtained in Germany.  A low growing evergreen shrub with creeping shoots, covered with masses of white flowers in spring, and red berries in autumn and winter. It grows to about 30 cm in height. The year round adornment of the plant is the small decorative leaves, dark green and leathery with a shiny surface. It blooms profusely in May and June. The variety is resistant to frost and fungal diseases, mainly anthracnose (Colletotrichum), which is a big problem in the cultivation of wildflowers. It looks beautiful when planted on heathlands. It is suitable for both large and small home gardens, as well as for decorating balconies and terraces as a container plant.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘HO120’ PBR

Breeder: Hans-Peter Holz, Germany

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Wrzosowatych Róża Magdalena i Marek Majewscy, Witowice 92, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Heuchera villosa HIP HIP HOORAY

Heuchera villosa HIP HIP HOORAY

A Heuchera bred in the Netherlands with decorative, dark leaves and small, salmon-colored flowers. Leaf blades are broad-ovate, lobed, dark green to burgundy, cherry-colored underneath, mounted on thick, red petioles. Small, pink flowers are collected in openwork inflorescences raised above the leaves, appearing already in May and June. This variety does not require vernalization, blooms in the first year of production and blooms for up to 12 weeks, constituting an attractive source of food for bees. An easy-to-grow perennial with universal use. It is suitable for planting both in containers placed on balconies and terraces, as well as in the ground, on flowerbeds and flowerbeds.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘ABHEU002’ PBR

Breeder: AB Cultivars, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2022 r.

Applicant: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek, Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Hydrangea serrata DAREDEVIL

Hydrangea serrata DAREDEVIL

The first variety of hydrangea with dark red leaves, retaining this color throughout the season. Bred in France, the bush grows slowly with a compact, rounded and dense shape, reaching 0.5–0.8 m in height. Oval leaves, from dark green and dark red, through burgundy to almost black. It blooms in June on two-year-old shoots, and repeats flowering on one-year-old shoots in the second half of the summer. Flat inflorescences, composed of fertile and sterile flowers, variable in color, from light pink to red to purple. Frost-resistant variety, easy to grow. It prefers semi-shady and sunny positions. Recommended for small home gardens. It is also suitable for growing in containers on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘JPD01’ PBR

Breeder: Jean-Paul Davasse, France

Year of market introduction: 2021 r.

Applicant: Sunny Plants Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych Mateusz Milczyński, ul. Górna 23, 43-331 Dankowice, Poland

Leucothoe FIRESTAR

Leucothoe FIRESTAR

A Dutch variety attractive for its colorful foliage, found on the 'Zeblid' variety, compared to which it is more compact. A low bush, slightly spreading, with short shoots covered with red skin. Young leaves are red, shiny with an irregular, white-cream edge, nicely exposed against the background of older leaves. Mature green leaves with a cream border, winter-hardy, turn pink and red as temperatures drop in autumn. The flowers are few, white, without much decorative significance. The shrub is resistant to frost and diseases, prefers acidic soil. In addition to being used in gardens, it is suitable for decorating balconies and terraces, as a container plant.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘RANT01’ PBR

Breeder: Ronny Antonissen, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2022 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Roślin Wrzosowatych Róża Magdalena i Marek Majewscy, Witowice 92, 24-130 Końskowola, Poland

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red’ PBR

Miscanthus sinensis ‘Lady in Red' PBR

A Polish variety, distinguished by an impressive change of leaf colors - from deep bottle green, through intense burgundy, to a bright shade of red in the autumn. It blooms from the turn of August and September, presenting elegant, silver-white inflorescences with dark purple anthers that contrast effectively with the colorful leaves. This grass reaches 1.6 m in height. The variety is frost-resistant, tolerates temperature drops to -28° C, is suitable for various uses in the garden, from solitary plantings to naturalistic compositions, and is an impressive, eye-catching decoration of green spaces. In winter, the inflorescences retain their down for a very long time, practically until they are cut in spring.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Lady in Red’ PBR

Breeder: Krzysztof Słowiński, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Słowińscy Krzysztof Słowiński, ul. Piastowska 36, 92-405 Ląd, Poland

Pinus nigra ‘Arigato’ PBR

Pinus nigra ‘Arigato' PBR

A variety bred in Poland, characterized by a compact, spherical shape and dark green, stiff needles of medium length. The bush grows to about 1 m in diameter. It grows best in sunny positions, on average garden soils, in moderately moist and permeable soils. It is resistant to drought, air pollution and low temperatures. It is well suited for small and medium-sized home gardens and allotments, and for growing in pots placed on sunny terraces. It is also a good choice in urban plantings.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Arigato’ PBR

Breeder: Nikodem Nowaczyk, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Nowaczyk, Wyganów 1, 63-740 Kobylin, Poland

Rhododendron ‘Beskidy’

Rhododendron ‘Beskidy'

A Polish variety of large-flowered azalea with original, rusty color of flowers, gathered at the tops of the shoots in loose, spherical inflorescences. The bush grows up to 2 m high and blooms profusely in the second half of May. The flowers in buds are dark, brick red, pubescent, crescent-shaped, light beige when unfurled, with a distinctive, golden-orange upper petal in the center and with clearly darker, slightly curled edges. What is noteworthy is the high resistance of plants to powdery mildew. Seasonal, healthy leaves, light green during flowering, dark green in summer. Frost-resistant shrub. Suitable for growing in larger pots on balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 4 -34/-29 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Beskidy’

Breeder: Eugeniusz Pudełek, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2019

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

Rhododendron ‘King Size’

Rhododendron ‘King Size'

A hybrid variety of rhododendron from the new GREEN GIANTS series. Bred in Sweden by crossing the highly frost-resistant R. brachycarpum with the large-leafed rhododendron and low frost resistance, R. macabeanum. The obtained cultivar is characterized by spectacularly sized, shiny, dark green leaves that grow up to 30 cm in length and 13 cm in width (on average, they are 20 cm in length and 10 cm in width) and slightly covered with white short hairs. The large, bell-shaped flowers are cream colored and dark brown inside, but they do not appear every year. Strong growth, it is estimated that after 10 years of cultivation the bushes can reach 2.5 m in height and width. Laboratory frost resistance tests have shown that this variety can withstand temperature drops down to -20° C without any damage. In the ground, it has survived winters with a temperature of -18° C.

Hardiness zone: 6b -20/-18 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘King Size’

Breeder: Bengt Karlsson, Sweden

Year of market introduction: 2024 r.

Applicant: Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Anna Ciepłucha-Kowalska, ul. Górna 50, 95-050 Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland

Salix rosmarinifolia ‘Tiny Pearls’ PBR

Salix rosmarinifolia ‘Tiny Pearls' PBR

This new variety of willow species native to Poland, found in a natural site. It is characterized by a very dense, cushion-like shaped and thin, delicate shoots as well as extremely abundant flowering. The bush grows up to 2 m high. The inflorescences (catkins) are very small, spherical, silver-gray, slightly pink for a while. The plant blooms in February or March. Small, thin branches and the huge number of catkins resembling pearls or dew drops give the bushes an exceptionally airy, light appearance. The leaves are small, vivid green on top and grayish on the bottom. The variety is recommended for home gardens and landscape parks, naturalistic plantings where the use of native plants is required.

Hardiness zone: 3 -40/-35 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Tiny Pearls’ PBR

Breeder: Bronisław Jan Szmit, Poland

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

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

Sambucus nigra LACED UP

Sambucus nigra LACED UP

The first variety of this species with a very narrow, columnar and compact shape and dark purple, deeply cut leaves. Additional decorative values of the plant are its light pink flowers and shiny black fruits. This British variety combines the most interesting features of two older varieties of elderberry: BLACK LACE and BLACK TOWER. Like all elderberries, it is undemanding in terms of cultivation and resistant to frost. It grows best in fertile and relatively moist soils and in sunny positions. The plant is recommended for use in home gardens, as a strong color accent, and on terraces and balconies - for planting in pots.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘SNR1292’ PBR

Breeder: Phoenix Ornamentals Ltd., United Kingdom

Year of market introduction: 2019 r.

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

Saxifraga cortusifolia DANCING PIXIES TIKKI

Saxifraga cortusifolia DANCING PIXIES TIKKI

A German variety from the DANCING PIXIES series, distinguished by the original structure and color of numerous flowers in light, pastel tones. A low, tufted perennial with a compact shape, reaching up to 20-30 cm in height during flowering. It is a short-day plant and begins flowering in October. The flowers are collected in paniculate, openwork inflorescences growing from small, green, waxy leaves on top. The flowers are composed of five, different-sized, coarsely toothed petals with white, pink and cream colors. It blooms until the first frost. Sensitive to frost, it must be covered in winter. An interesting perennial for flowerbeds and decorating balconies, terraces and winter gardens.

Hardiness zone: 7b -14/-12 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘SH 1936’ PBR

Breeder: Josef Heuger, Germany

Year of market introduction: 2022

Applicant: ZYMON Szkółka Krzewów Ozdobnych, Tłokinia Wielka 34, 62-860 Opatówek, Poland

Sedum telephium LA VIE EN ROSE

Sedum telephium LA VIE EN ROSE

A variety obtained in the Netherlands with decorative, colorful leaves and impressive pink flowers. The erect, thick stems are covered with fleshy, grey-green leaves featuring a white-pink edge. The plant branches strongly from the base, creating hemispherical clumps growing up to 20 cm in height. In July, abundantly pink, pointed flower buds appear on the tops of the stems, developing into light pink flowers gathered in impressive, flat inflorescences. A variety with average requirements, prefers permeable, moderately moist soil and sunny positions. It is fully resistant to frost. Recommended for planting in home and estate gardens, in urban perennial flowerbeds and in containers for decorating balconies and terraces.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Florsegwl’ PBR

Breeder: Florensis B.V., The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Gospodarstwo Specjalistyczne Panek  Dariusz Panek, ul. Marii Dąbrowskiej 12, 05-800 Pruszków, Poland

Symphoricarpos ×chenaultii FIESTA BERRY

Symphoricarpos × chenaultii FIESTA BERRY

The first variegated variety of Chenault's snowflake, obtained in the Netherlands. Like the older varieties, green-leaf 'Hancock' or yellow-leaf 'Brain de Soleil’, it is a valuable ground cover plant. The leaves are dark green with attractive cream-white discolorations on the edges that do not suffer from sunburn. The bush is densely branched and compact. Dark red berries appear on the plant from September to November. The plant is tolerant of soil type and resistant to air pollution. It grows well in dry and shady places. The variety can be used in public green areas, parks and home gardens.

Hardiness zone: 5b -26/-23 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘Rant 02’ PBR

Breeder: Ronny Antonissen, The Netherlands

Year of market introduction: 2023 r.

Applicant: Szkółka Szmit, ul. Kwiatowa

Thuja occidentalis ‘King of Brabant’ PBR

Thuja occidentalis 'King of Brabant' PBR

A German variety of arborvitae, distinguished from other selections of this type by its strong growth, characteristic of columnar forms. Material with a height of 80-100 cm in open ground cultivation is obtained one year faster than in the case of the standard 'Brabant' variety. The plants are dense.  Their side shoots are arranged vertically, giving the bushes a natural conical shape. Pruning almost unnecessary, which is another advantage of this variety. Ultimately, it grows to about 10 m in height. It prefers fertile, moist garden soil, sunny to semi-shaded positions. Recommended mainly as a hedge and espalier plant.

Hardiness zone: 5a -29/-27 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘King of Brabant’ PBR

Breeder: Wilfried Oltmanns, Germany

Year of market introduction: 2020 r.

Applicant: Van Vliet New Plants BV, Stroeerweg 14, 3776MJ Stroe, The Netherlands

Weigela florida VINHO VERDE

Weigela florida VINHO VERDE

An American variety attracting attention with its interesting two-color leaves - lime green with a dark brown, almost black edge, and red flowers. The compact shaped bush grows up to 1.5 m in height and width. From late May to July, dark red flower buds form in the leaf axils. The flowers are funnel-shaped, pink-red, slightly lighter inside. The variety is resistant to frost, prefers fertile, moderately moist and permeable soil, sunny positions. It looks good planted individually, in groups and in compositions with other plants, in both home gardens and public green areas.

Hardiness zone: 6a -23/-21 °C

Cultivar denomination: ‘SMNWFBGV’ PBR

Breeder: Timothy D. Wood, USA

Year of market introduction: 2021 r.

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