As the new year comes closer, plant enthusiasts and professionals in the green industry eagerly await the International Plant Fair (IPM) in January. Amongst the many exhibitors at this prestigious event, Plantipp is set to steal the show with its impressive line-up of novel plant varieties. 

So far, nearly 20 exceptional varieties and novelties have been confirmed to be showcased by Plantipp at IPM. These varieties promise to captivate visitors with their unique features and stunning aesthetics. 

Pyracantha coccinea 'Orange Star' PBR is a breakthrough in thorn-free gardening. This magnificent plant boasts vibrant orange berries and eliminates painful thorns during pruning or maintenance. With its ability to brighten up any garden without the hassle, Pyracantha Orange Star is set to become a favourite amongst both homeowners and professional landscapers.

In the same series, we can find Pyracantha coccinea ‘Sunny Star’ PBR, adding an impressive colour change to the landscape. This evergreen beauty will captivate the senses with stunning features and vibrant colours. Its reduced thorniness and ability to produce flowers and fruit on 2-year-old wood make it another new favourite. 

Skimmia japonica Gold Series® Desire ('Bolwi94'PBR) on stem by Bolwijn BV is a true showstopper. This exceptional shrub stands tall on an elegantly trained stem, adding height and structure. Its luscious green foliage and striking red berries offer year-round visual interest and an eye-catching centrepiece in gardens or outdoor spaces. 

And let’s not forget about Clematis Guernsey Flute ('EviGsy153'PBR). Uniquely star-shaped, pure white flowers that measure up to 12 - 14cm across, flower abundantly from May through July with reliable repeat flowering into September. Single blooms have been recorded to last up to 5 weeks. With a compact habit and height of 90-120 cm, Guernsey Flute is a selection by Raymond Evison Clematis and is perfectly suited for patios, borders, and containers. 

If you want to add a touch of luxury to your garden, look no further than Sempervivum Chick Charms® Gold Rush and the latest addition to the GIANTS: Sempervivum Chick Charms® Giants Gold Mine. These mesmerising succulents feature rich golden hues that shimmer under sunlight, creating an enchanting display. Whether planted in containers or rock gardens, these sempervivum will undoubtedly steal the spotlight. 

The new Chick Charms® Cherries Jubilee and Lotus Blossom will be shown at the Plantipp stand as well. 

But that’s not all: Plantipp will introduce another stunning Sempervivum, the colour-changing superstar Sempervivum Lemon Flare ('Belsemyel2'PBR). Moving through a range of bright yellow and red tones throughout the seasons, this Sempervivum will catch your attention. 

xSemponium series
Award-winning x Semponium 'Destiny' PBR results from an exciting breeding breakthrough. This extraordinary plant is an intergeneric crossing between Aeonium and Sempervivum, resulting in a stunning hybrid that offers exceptional beauty and resilience. With its unique combination of colours, textures, and growth habits, ‘Destiny’ is set to revolutionise landscape design possibilities. In the same series, Plantipp will present x Semponium 'Sienna' PBR and x Semponium 'Diamond' PBR, and introduce the latest addition x Semponium 'Vortex' PBR. Semponium ‘Vortex’ remains compact and has a large, central rosette of up to 50 cm wide, and the leaves grow in a unique, layered pattern. This vortex-like spiral gives these plants a very attractive shape. 

Mad about Mangave ‘Praying Hands’ 

If there’s one family that continually surprises, it’s the Mad about Mangave® family. Mangave Mad about Mangave® 'Praying Hands' PBR surprises everyone with a completely different look than any other Mangave. Thanks to the unique growth habit of one of its parents, Agave ocahui, the dark green foliage grows up: you could almost mistake it for an elegant teardrop. A unique, sturdy succulent brought to the show by Cactusmania, that steals the show indoors and outdoors. 

The new Delosperma Desert Dancers Purple ('FSDD2117'PBR) and Red ('FSDD2112'PBR), brought to the show by Bonini in Italy, stand out within the assortment with their unique, intense dark red foliage that enhances the landscape's visual appeal even without flowers! Desert Dancers flower abundantly, and combined with the captivating foliage, it makes for a year-round visual impact in the (rock) garden, mixed containers, perennial borders or green roofs. As if that’s not enough, the neat, mound-forming habit makes these Delosperma perfect for hanging baskets. 

Coprosma repens Eclipse ('Aldawn'PBR), grown and brought to the show by Snepvangers Nurseries, will leave a lasting impression with its unique variegated foliage that transitions from deep green to dramatic shades of purple-black. This evergreen shrub thrives in sun and shade, making it a versatile choice for any garden. Its stunning colouration, coupled with its low-maintenance nature, will undoubtedly make it a popular pick among gardening enthusiasts. 

Picea pungens ‘Karpaten’ 

What sets Picea pungens 'Karpaten' PBR apart from other conifers is its more neat growth habit and flat shape. This makes it the perfect choice for those who desire a tidy and well-organized garden. The needles of ‘Karpaten’ are noticeably softer to touch than other varieties. Reaching approximately 90 cm in height and spreading out to about 200 cm wide, ‘Karpaten’ stays flat, with a neat shape. ‘Karpaten’ is available at Bremmer Boomkwekerijen BV. 

Choisya Green Fingers
Choisya Green Fingers ('Lissfing'PBR) is a spectacular new Choisya. Its incredibly dense, naturally rounded habit removes the need for pruning and creates a beautiful scene in borders. The flowers are larger than other Choisya. The vivid green young foliage adds extra spectacle to Green Fingers, and when turning darker green with age, they create the most stunning contrasts with the large, pure white flowers which appear from April into June, only to flower once more in autumn. 

Discover the Plantipp varieties at stand 2D19.