These might not be seen at IPM this year, but will most definitely get the spotlight they deserve. Let us take you through the impressive novelties we would have introduced at IPM 2022. 

 

Starting with the new Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy series, which has already won multiple awards for its extraordinary blooms. Little Ruby was crowned Best in Show at Europe’s largest trolley fair, GROEN-Direkt. The dense panicles of deeply coloured flowers contrast beautifully with the intense dark foliage. But what makes these award-winning shrubs real showstoppers is their compact growth. 

 

Gardenia Double Diamonds (‘Leefour’) is selected for its bright white, double flowers, which make for a great contrast against its dark green, shiny leaves. The large, fragrant flowers are impressive, but even more so is the fact that Double Diamonds is easier to grow than many other Gardenias. It’s heat- and disease tolerant, grows vigorously, and also thrives in large pots. 

 

Plantipp would’ve also introduced two new mini-rose varieties to the IPM audience: Rosa Cutie Pie (‘ROP007’) and Rosa Everglow Ruby ('Geus1713'). Cutie Pie is a thorn-free dwarf variety with a low growth habit, that doesn’t need any pruning and blooms exuberantly. Everglow Ruby is compact, colour-changing and very well-branched, making it the ideal specimen for pots. It grows on its own roots and is self-cleaning, making for long-lasting enjoyment. 

 

From extravagant blooms straight on to exotic patio’s: Cordyline Emerald Star (‘Broadswoard’) jumps in on the trend of the jungle garden and exotic terrace, with a spectacular, tropical look. It has glossy, bright-green leaves that are broad, and actually quite a bit shorter compared to other varieties. This evergreen is hardy to -5 °C, a beauty in containers on balcony or terrace and great as an accent plant, for in mixed containers and for in the garden border. 

 

Speaking of spectacular, tropical looks: Mahonia Volcano (‘MYOY’) steps up to the majors, showing an eruption of colour with its orange-yellow flowers. This early-flowering Mahonia, flowering from October to November, stays compact: growing about 1 m high and wide and is actually gentle on touch, without the usual Mahonia sting on the foliage. Volcano is evergreen, hardy to an impressive -10 °C, and allows for easy cuttings, adding additional benefits for growers. 

 

Another spectacular variety with wild, exotic looks is Dianella revoluta Blue Stream (‘ProquestD5’). The broad, light blue leaves contrast beautifully with both flowering and green plants. With a vigorous, upright growth and gorgeous blue flowers in warmer regions, this is an amazing addition to mixed containers, jungle gardens or an exotic patio. 

 

And last but not least, Plantipp would’ve introduced two Taxus varieties to the IPM audience: Taxus media Eleganza (‘Her2009T01’) and Taxus baccata Exotica (‘Her2009T06’). The fruitless Taxus Exotica has curly, long needles that give it a somewhat exotic elegance. It’s easy to grow in containers, with a uniform and bushy growth habit. Just like Exotica, Eleganza has a uniform, bushy growth habit. Combined with its incredible growth power, Eleganza is very suitable for hedges. Its fine needles give it an elegant appearance, and as it’s a male variety, it doesn’t carry (poisonous) berries. 

 

Keep an eye on the social media accounts to learn more about these spectacular new varieties.