We are pleased to announce a line-up of striking new introductions for the Plantarium|Groen-Direkt novelty showcase. This is where buyers, growers, and breeders discover trends and strengthen connections. Visitors to the trade fair, taking place on 27 and 28 August, can expect a wealth of fresh ideas and standout varieties.

Buddleja davidii Little Rockstars® Red (‘Botex 009’ PBR) – submitted by Florensis – proves that impressive impact doesn’t require size. Reaching just 50 cm in height, this compact butterfly bush delivers masses of deep red plumes from summer to autumn, drawing butterflies in abundance. Perfect for small gardens, patios, or as a vivid border accent. The Little Rockstars® series is also competing for Best Market Innovation.

Buddleja davidii Butterfly Candy® Little Bubblegum, submitted by Van Son & Koot B.V., is part of a floriferous, fragrant series that’s irresistible to butterflies and bees, making it a boon for biodiversity. Well-branched and compact, it’s ideal for containers and small spaces.

Magnolia figo '# Hedgetag' PBR, submitted by Diderk Heinje Baumschulen, is an evergreen magnolia selected for neat, compact, year-round hedges. Summer brings flushes of soft pink blooms, adding ornamental charm and seasonal colour.

Pink pomegranate 'Uniqa' PBR – the smallest ornamental pomegranate – dazzles with a sea of bright orange-red blooms all summer long. Its compact form and Mediterranean flair suit patios, urban gardens, and decorative planters. Rosa Amirose® ('Korhulth 005' PBR) – submitted by Handelskwekerij G. Hoogenraad, Kordes’ Söhne Rosenschulen, and Rosa Mundo B.V. – offers over 175 days of flowering. Semi-double blooms shift from peach to pink with a purple centre, set against healthy, glossy foliage. Elegant and compact, Amirose enhances gardens, borders, and pots alike.

The Hibiscus Chiffon series, submitted by Boomkwekerij Ronald Roos, Hochberg Nurseries Ltd., and Kordes Jungpflanzen Handels GmbH, delivers long-lasting blooms of large, semi-double flowers on tidy, easy-care shrubs.

Mahonia eurybracteata Meteor (‘Hillmah’ PBR), submitted by About Plants and Bloemen Young Plants, combines deep red spring foliage, large yellow autumn flowers, and thornless, architectural leaves. Compact and evergreen, it offers pollinator-friendly colour when little else is flowering.

Rosa The Bachelored ‘Geus50320’, submitted by Diderk Heinje Baumschulen, is a Select Breeding innovation marketed exclusively by the nursery. Flowers open warm pink-red and mature to a velvety deep red, adding richness to gardens and patios.

 Carex Moon Falls® (‘ET CRX 904’ PBR) 

Carex Moon Falls® (‘ET CRX 904’ PBR), submitted by Handelskwekerij G. Hoogenraad B.V., features creamy-white and dark-green striped leaves in a cascading, waterfall-like habit. Evergreen and versatile, it brings structure and elegance to pots, borders, or hanging baskets.

Molinia caerulea ‘Banshee’ PBR, submitted by Cammeraat Potcultuur BV, offers airy plumes above grey-green foliage that turns copper in autumn, perfect for prairie plantings or loose borders. Pennisetum advena Tiny Tails (‘TUS022’ PBR), submitted by Hoogeveen Plants and F.N. Kempen vof, is its energetic cousin: low-growing, with playful, brush-like flower spikes lasting well into autumn. Compact, decorative, and easy to pair with perennials or containers.

These introductions showcase the colour, diversity, and innovation that define our network of breeders and growers!