2013-2014 Sakata Catlog

SAKATA ORNAMENTALS

A CENTURY IN BUSINESS MATTERS

Sakata is celebrating its Centennial in 2013 and is honored to join the ranks of those companies that have had the pleasure of reaching this milestone.

Breeding breakthroughs for a century.

Good, Better, Breakthrough

It matters to our customers, who have become partners in our success by supporting Sakata genetics over these many years.

It matters to our staff, who have shown intense dedication and loyalty to Sakata through the decades.

It matters to the people whose lives are enriched by the beauty of the products Sakata creates.

On this momentous occasion, we express our deep appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our growth over the years.

In this Centennial year we are especially pleased to bring you several new introductions including:

Candy Showers, the first trailing snapdragon from seed

Grandio, a new series of large flowered pansy bred for ease of growing in today’s production systems

Three new additions to our Double Profusion series, including Double Hot Cherry and Double Deep Salmon, which were named 2013 AAS winners

Three new colors in our breakthrough SunPatiens® series

WELCOMECELEBRATING 100 YEARSOF BREEDING BREAKTHROUGHS

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INDEX TO PRODUCTS

SEED 10-113 BEDDING 12-59

POT CROPS 60-84

CUT FLOWERS 85-113

VEGETATIVE 114-137VEGETABLE 138-139

AAdmiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106AGERATUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Ambassador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15ANEMONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13ANTIRRHINUM, Bedding . . . . 49ANTIRRHINUM, Cut Flowers . 106Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62ASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Astra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Avanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

BBEGONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14BELLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Bloomingdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Blueberry Thrill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Blue Horizon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Borealis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97BRASSICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Brocade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

CCALCEOLARIA, Bedding . . . . . 19CALCEOLARIA, Pot Crops . . . . 61CALENDULA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CALIBRACHOA . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Calima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Calipetite™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117CALLISTEPHUS . . . . . . . . . . . 88Calypso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20CAMPANULA, Cut Flowers . . . 91CAMPANULA, Pot Crops . . . . . 62Can Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Candy Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Cape Daisy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 CAPSICUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63CARNATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Cascadia Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129CATHARANTHUS . . . . . . . . . . 55CELOSIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 21CELOSIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . . 93Century . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Champion Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Cheerful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Chief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93CINERARIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66CLARKIA, Bedding. . . . . . . . . . 26CLARKIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . 95COLEUS, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . 23COLEUS, Vegetative . . . . . . . . 119Confetti Compact . . . . . . . . . . . 77Confetti XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Crescendo™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129CROSSANDRA . . . . . . . . . . . . 120Crown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DDainty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Daniella . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Danova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43DELPHINIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24DIANTHUS, Bedding . . . . . . . . 24DIANTHUS, Pot Crops . . . . . . . 64Durora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Dynamite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

EEcho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Emperor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17ENGLISH DAISY . . . . . . . . . . . 19EUSTOMA, Cut Flowers . . . . . 96EUSTOMA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . 78Excalibur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

FFairway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Festival Mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Festival Simplified . . . . . . . . . . 70Festival Spider . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Flamenco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Floral Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Floral Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53FLOWERING CABBAGE . . . . . 25FLOWERING KALE . . . . . . . . . 25Fortune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GGalaxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Garden Bride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27GERBERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69GLOXINIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Gnome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GODETIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . 26GODETIA, Cut Flowers . . . . . . 95GODETIA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . 95Golden Bunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19GOMPHRENA, Bedding . . . . . 26GOMPHRENA, Vegetative . . . . 121Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Grandio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32GYPSOPHILA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Gypsy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

HHarmony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Heavenly Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63HELIANTHUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Hulahoop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41HYPOESTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

IIMPATIENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122IPOMOEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

KKimono . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LLEUCANTHEMUM . . . . . . . . . 28Lillipot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Little Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54LISIANTHUS, Cut Flowers . . . 96LISIANTHUS, Pot Crops . . . . . 78Lucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131LYCOPERSICON . . . . . . . . . . . 84

MMagic Carpet™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Majestic Giants II . . . . . . . . . . . 34Mariachi® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mariachi® Grande White . . . . . . 101Matsumoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89MATTHIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107MECARDONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Merlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Mermaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Mid Cheerful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Mini Blast™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131MIMULUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29MORNING GLORY . . . . . . . . . 78MultiBells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Mystic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

NNagoya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

OOrange Marmalade . . . . . . . . . 120Osaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25OSTEOSPERMUM . . . . . . . . . 128OXALIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

PPageant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46PANSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30PAPAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42PERICALLIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66PETCHOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134PETUNIA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . 40PETUNIA, Vegetative . . . . . . . . 131Piccolo 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Piccolo 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102PLATYCODON, Pot Crops . . . . 79POPPY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42PORTULACA, Bedding . . . . . . 42PORTULACA, Vegetative . . . . . 133Prestige Scarlet . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Prima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83PRIMULA, Bedding . . . . . . . . . 43PRIMULA, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . 81Profusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Profusion Double . . . . . . . . . . . 58Profusion Knee-High . . . . . . . . 59

QQuartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RRANUNCULUS . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Rebelina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Rosanna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Rosita® 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103Rosita® 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Rosita® 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

SSatellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Satin, Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Satin, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Senator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Sentimental Blue . . . . . . . . . . . 80Serenade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90SHASTA DAISY . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Side Show™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130SINNINGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75SNAPDRAGON, Bedding . . . . 49SNAPDRAGON, Cut Flowers . 106Snow Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28SOLENOSTEMON, Bedding . . 23SOLENOSTEMON, Vegetative 119Sonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Speedy Sonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Stained Glassworks™ . . . . . . . 119Star Wars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67STOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Summer Joy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Sunbright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Sunbright Supreme . . . . . . . . . 112Sun Dance™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133SUNFLOWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110SunPatiens® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Sunpatiens® Compact . . . . . . . 124Sunpatiens® Spreading . . . . . . . 125

Sunpatiens® Vigorous . . . . . . . . 126Sunseeker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Sun Smile, Pot Crops . . . . . . . . 78SuperCal® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134Superfine Rainbow . . . . . . . . . . 23SuperNova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Supertunia® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132Supreme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

TTORENIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Treasures Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

UUltima . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

VVictory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55VINCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Vincent® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113VIOLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Vivas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

WWine Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Wonderous 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Wonderous 1 Double . . . . . . . . 105

ZZINNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56


NEW SEED INTRODUCTIONS

GRANDIO™PANSY (page 31)

GRANDIO clear golden pansy

GRANDIO deep blue with blotch

pansy

GRANDIO bright colors mix

pansy

GRANDIO clear orange pansy

GRANDIO clear purple pansy

GRANDIO clear rose pansy

GRANDIO clear white pansy

GRANDIO true blue pansy

GRANDIO white with blotch

pansy

GRANDIO citrus colors mix pansy

GRANDIO white with rose blotch

pansy

GRANDIO royalty colors mix

pansy

GRANDIO yellow with blotch

pansy

GRANDIO blotched colors mix

pansy

GRANDIO clear colors mix

pansy

NEWSERIES

MAJESTIC GIANTS II marina pansy

MAJESTIC GIANTS II mid blue with blotch pansy

(page 33)

GYPSY WHITE PVPAF gypsophilia

(page 27)


MULTI BELLSGLOXINIA (page 76)

NEWSERIES

MULTI BELLS blue gloxinia

PROFUSION double deep salmon PVPAF zinnia

PROFUSION double hot cherry PVPAF zinnia

PROFUSION double yellow PVPAF zinnia

MULTI BELLS cherry gloxinia

WINE FLASH pansy

MULTI BELLS white gloxinia

(page 37)

BLUEBERRY THRILL pansy

(page 37)

(page 58)


NEW VEGETATIVE INTRODUCTIONS

PINBALL™GOMPHRENA (page 121)

MINI BLAST™PETUNIA (page 131)

NEWSERIES

NEWSERIES

CAPE DAISY™ eye catcher purple PPAF osteospermum

compact hot coral PPAF sunpatiens®

PINBALL™ purple PPAF gomphrena

PINBALL™ snow-tip lavender PPAF gomphrena

PINBALL™ white PPAF gomphrena

CAPE DAISY™ softly pink improved PPAF osteospermum

compact red PPAF sunpatiens®

MINI BLAST™ rose US PP23055 petunia

(page 128)

(page 122)


SEED TECHNOLOGY

SEED PRODUCT FORMSPRIMAX® SEEDS Primed Seeds

PERFORMAX® SEEDS Distinctive quality

FILMCOAT

MULTI-PELLET

PELLETED

Faster germination

Enhances crop uniformity

Improves germination under stressful conditions or fluctuating temperatures

High number of usable plants

Treated to avoid fungi problems

Uniform seed size for easier sowing

Higher germination

High number of usable plants

Seeds are highly visible for quality control

Improved flowability for fast, accurate seed placement and singulation

Dust free

Allows multiple seed sowing in one pass

Increases efficiencies on sowing line

8 – 10 seeds per pellet

Increases singulation for small-sized seeds

Pellet dissolves easily; germinates as raw seed

Enhanced visibility for quality control at sowing

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Improves seed shape for fast, accurate seed placement and singulation

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Sakata is known worldwide as a leading breeder in ornamentals, having brought many popular bedding plants, pot plants and cut flowers to the horticulture industry for 100 years. Sakata continues to enjoy its role as an independent breeder of premium products that work for growers and bring real satisfaction to end users.

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BEDDINGFrom core products like begonia and pansy to crops that differentiate your assortment like campanula and ranunculus, Sakata’s bedding plant offering is bred for efficient production for growers, retail appeal and consumer satisfaction.

FEATURED PRODUCTS: BEGONIA page 14 • PANSY page 30 • SNAPDRAGON page 49 • ZINNIA page 56

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Superb cold crop for premium pots in early spring

For perennial plant sales, transplant to a protected garden site to naturalize with repeat flowering the following springCombine with pansies, dianthus, bellis and

poppies for spectacular color bowls Harmony is ideal for Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day

HARMONY

WINDFLOWER • Standard • F1

This is THE market leading series and the first choice for many perennial growers worldwide.

Anemone coronaria

blue

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orchid pearl scarlet white

ANTIRRHINUMSee page 49 for snapdragon


BEGONIABegonias are a staple because they work and are a go-to choice for consumers who want reliable, easy-care color. Sakata’s begonia lineup is clearly targeted to specific container size and end use. Amabassador and Senator are ideal for early-season flowering in packs. Emperor is extra early flowering and bred for large packs and pots. Sakata begonias are an excellent alternative to walleriana impatiens and are not affected by downy mildew.

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The perfect balance of earliness in the pack and vigor in the garden

This series includes the best Scarlet on the market

Excellent series uniformity, matching our bronze leaf series, Senator

Very good for extensive plantings in outdoor beds

Reliable substitute for shade impatiens if downy mildew is a problem

AMBASSADOR

BEGONIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

Begonia semperflorens

Ambassador is a rich green-leaved series for early production featuring large flowers on compact 8-10 inch/20-25 cm plants. Senator is a bronze-leaved series with a beautiful contrast between flower and foliage that is well matched with Ambassador. The pack performance of Ambassador and Senator is outstanding. The seed quality of these series, in combination with a compact habit, very high uniformity and a tight blooming window make these reliable in production.

bicolor

scarlet

coral

soft pink

pink

white

rose

mix

rose blush


SENATOR



Senator is the bronze leaf counterpart to our green leaf series, Ambassador. Senator’s bronze foliage contrasts beautifully with the vivid flowers.

Excellent uniformity, matching our green leaf series, AmbassadorA proven performer for pack production

Reliable substitute for shade impatiens if downy mildew is a problem

bicolor

white

deep rose

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pink rose scarlet

mix of ambassador and senator

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EMPEROR

QUEEN





Emperor combines early flowering with unbeatable pot performance and large eye-catching flowers. It is also an excellent landscape product when grown as an 1801.

Emperor is the earliest blooming series on the market. Sow 10-14 days later and save energy costs with quick bench turnover.

Queen is the first double flowered begonia from seed. Queen offers uniform plant habit and consistently double-flowered plants. An excellent choice for tough garden conditions where heat, direct sun and drying winds destroy ordinary begonias.

pink red rose white mix

Extra early flowering and unbeatable 3 - 3.5 inch/7-9 cm pot performance and also excellent for 1801 landscape use

Seed type with fully double blooms

Flowers 5-12 days earlier than other major varieties in this class

More vigorous plant habit and heat tolerance compared with other standard semperflorens

Compared to Ambassador, Emperor is slightly more vigorous and taller with larger blooms

More cost effective compared to double varieties from cuttings

Extremely uniform flowering window, resulting in a quick turnover of crops

Grows 12 inches/30 cm inches tall in the garden

pink rose whitered soft pink mix


FORTUNE

TUBEROUS BEGONIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

Begonia tuberhybrida

Fortune is the preferred tuberous begonia for growers and consumers. Uniform and well-branched, the compact habit makes Fortune a production-friendly crop that is more manageable in shipping than other varieties. This prolific bloomer offers stunning blooms and outstanding color selection. Sow later and save costs as crop time of Fortune is 10 days shorter than other series. Compact habit and short, strong flower stems mean easier handling and shipping.

Earliest tuberous begonia on the market

Excellent shelf life

Requires little or no growth regulator

Saves energy costs and bench space with a 10-14 day later sowingCompact habit for high density production

and easier shippingFortune is fast flowering compared to other series

Compact habit saves bench space and a tight flowering window results in quick crop turnover

apricot orange shades

orange shades

white

deep red

pink

yellow

golden shades

salmon rose

coral shades

peach shades

white with rose back

deep rose

rose

mix

golden with red back

scarlet


GALAXY

GOLDEN BUNCH

English Daisy • Pelleted

POCKETBOOK PLANT • Standard • F1

Bellis perennis annua

Calceolaria rugosa

Galaxy is THE preferred series for perennial growers and is a cost effective crop with low heating costs for spring flowering.

While Calceolaria is well-known as a pot crop, Golden Bunch is bred for smaller leaves and a compact habit so it can be produced as bedding plant in areas with moderate summer climates. It can also be used in mixed containers.

Flowers all winter in mild areas

Plants are covered with bright golden yellow flowers

Compact habit with small leaves for high density production

Suitable for production in 3-4 inch/8-10 cm pots

Cost effective crop that can be sown in winter for spring sales or in summer for fall salesCold temperatures are not required to initiate flowering

Compact plants with short leaves are ideal for pots and packs

Excellent when combined with pansies, flowering cabbage and flowering kale from autumn to spring

roseUS 9800006

whiteUS 9800007

redUS 9800005

See pages 61 for calceolaria dainty

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CALYPSO

POT MARIGOLD • Standard

Calendula officinalis nana

Brightly colored blooms on top of vigorous plants are well suited for long life in garden beds and patio containers in cool conditions. Planted in spring or fall, Calypso continues to flower in milder winter climates.

Vigorous garden performance

Ideal compact plant habit for pack and pot sales

Produces abundant bright, large flowers with black centers

For autumn to spring sales; especially in mild winter climates

orange with black center yellow with black center

CATHARANTHUS See page 55 for vinca


scarlet

PRESTIGE

CELOSIA • Standard

Celosia argentea cristata

Prestige Scarlet grows vigorously under hot, humid conditions and produces large, vivid flower heads which form at every node, covering the plant from top to bottom.

Striking scarlet flowers complement dark bronze-green foliage

Produces cockscomb-like flower heads

Heat tolerant and carefree in the garden

Good cut flower for home gardens

Plants grow 12-24 inches/30-60 cm tall, depending on the climate

CENTURY


Celosia argentea plumosa

Century produces abundant showy flowers, often 12 inches/30 cm long. Century can be used in containers, the garden or for cut flowers.

Extra early and easy to grow

Suitable for beds and large containers

Large plumes on strong stems

Extremely heat tolerant for summer programs

Can be used for commercial cut flower with tight spacing of 4 inches/10 cm on center

mix

red rosefire yellow


KIMONO


Celosia argentea plumosa nana

Kimono is recommended for multi-sowing to create colorful bowls and containers. Use it to extend the season and create a new market for mid-summer and early autumn sales.

High density crop suitable for both pots and packs

Warm colors are ideal as a multi-sow for mid summer and early autumn sales

Multi-sowing produces excellent performance and creates mini-forests of color for containers and gift pots

Quick turnover of crops with 5 week crop time

Available in a wide range of attractive colorsNo PGR required

Excellent series uniformity

cherry red

salmon pink

cream

scarlet

orange

yellow

red

mix

rose


mix

masterblends mix

FAIRWAY

SUPERFINE RAINBOW

COLEUS • Standard

COLEUS • Standard

Solenostemon x hybrida


This dwarf coleus grows 8 inch/20 cm tall and works well in mixed containers and at the front of shaded or semi-shaded beds.

This semi-dwarf series grows 14 inches/35 cm tall, has excellent basal branching and is happy in shade to part-shade.

Extra dwarf with excellent basal branching

Broader leaf than Fairway

Grows 8 inches/20 cm tall

Very late flowering for improved shelf-life

Very late flowering

Option for year-round production

Ideal for production in packs and 4 inch/3 cm pots

Excellent garden performance with large, vividly colored leaves

Suitable for production in 4 inch/10 cm pots and larger packs

color pride festive dance multicolor red velvet volcano

mosaic red velvet rubyorange rose yellow


DIAMOND

DIANTHUS • Standard, Pelleted • F1

Dianthus x hybrida nana

This Dianthus chinensis x barbatus cross type makes dense, early flowering packs to kick off your spring shipping.

Superb garden performance in spring and autumn

Early variety, blooming simultaneously on main and lateral stems in pots and beds

High uniformity in plant habit and tight flower window

Diamond Blush Pink has a unique look - flowers open white, then change to pink and ultimately mature to rose

When grown under long day conditions it is naturally compact and requires little or no PGR

Flower size is 1.5 inches/4 cm in diameter

blush pink

purple

carmine rose

purple picotee

coral

scarlet

crimson picotee

white

pink

mix


NAGOYA

OSAKA

FLOWERING KALE • Standard • F1

FLOWERING CABBAGE • Standard • F1

Brassica oleracea

Brassica oleracea

Nagoya produces colorful, highly fringed leaves and is a long-lasting cool season bedding plant that also adds interest to fall containers and color bowls.

Osaka produces colorful wavy-edged leaves on tightly packed, compact heads.

A colorful flowering kale for autumn to winter sales along with with pansy and viola

A colorful flowering cabbage for autumn sales

Produces attractive fringed leaves

Produces layers of leaves with wavy edges

Uniform in plant habit and growth

Forms tight, compact heads

Reducing temperature to promote leaf color is not required on the same scale as with other cultivarsRecommended for 4-6 inch/10-15 cm pots

Plants are vigorous and uniform

Responds well to plant growth regulators

Recommended for 6-8 inch/15-20 cm pots

rose

red

white

white

red

pink

mix

mix


SATIN

GNOME

GODETIA • Standard • F1

GOMPHRENA • Standard

Clarkia amoena nana

Gomphrena globosa

Satin is a very compact godetia that can be used as a bedding plant in cool, dry conditions.

Gnome is an ideal garden plant in areas that have hot humid summers and is also well suited to dry conditions. This extra-dwarf, compact plant is a nice component plant in mixed containers and is ideal in beds.

Uniform plant habit and early flowering

Ball-shaped plants are 6-10 inches/15-25 cm in height

Good basal branching habit

Responds well to plant growth regulator

Germinates well at high temperatures

An outstanding performer as a 4-6 inch/10-15 cm pot plant itemFlowers profusely at an approximate height of 7-8 inches/18-20 cm

Quick production time (4-6 weeks) and ease of finishing makes this a good shoulder season item

Flower size measures approximately 2 inches/5 cm in diameter

Extra-dwarf and compact growing plant suitable for packs to 4 inch/10 cm pots

mix

purple whitepink mix

See page 95 for more clarkia


pink

GARDEN BRIDE

GYPSY

GYPSOPHILA • Standard, Multi-Pelleted

GYPSOPHILA • Standard, Multi-Pelleted

Gypsophila muralis

Gypsophila muralis

Garden Bride can be used as a bedding plant, in patio containers, window boxes or hanging baskets. It forms neat mounds in the garden but cascades gently, softening edges in containers and baskets.

Gypsy has airy flowers on graceful plants with finely textured foliage.

Single flowers on airy, rich-flowering plants with fine foliage

Excellent for hanging baskets and mixed containers

Easy to grow, with a short crop time

Can be sold in packs or pots

Stays in constant bloom for quick sale

White is NEW for 2013! Ideal for baskets and mixed containers

White complements Pink and Rose and is a 2013 Fleusoselect Novelty Award

Can be sold in packs or pots

deep rose pink white PVPAF

NEW


snow lady

SNOW LADY

SHASTA DAISY • Performax® • F1

Leucanthemum x superbum

Snow Lady is a fast-growing, first-year-flowering perennial that fits in easily with bedding plant production and sales seasons.

Hardy plant, capable of withstanding temperatures down to 23°F/-5°C

Pure white flowers with yellow centers measuring 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter

Blooms upright on dwarf compact plants without the use of plant growth regulators

Autumn sow for early spring sales

Ideal for 5 inch/13 cm pots

Adaptable to a wide range of climates

Highly disease and insect resistant


cream with spots

wine

ivory

yellow

orange

yellow with spots

rose

mix

scarlet

MYSTIC

MONKEY FLOWER • Pelleted • F1

Mimulus x hybrida

The Mystic series includes both spotted and clear colors, which is unusual since mimulus is usually spotted. Mystic is extra-early, free flowering and compact, making it an ideal pack item but it looks best in hanging baskets.

Dwarf, with a highly uniform plant habit

Responds well to plant growth regulatorsHigh germination

Especially nice in hanging baskets

Very early, free-flowering variety Cool crop requiring little or no heat


PANSYSakata's streamlined portfolio includes the best-of-the-best pansies rolled into a complete offering that fills all your pansy needs. The new large flowered Grandio series is a perfect complement to the extra-large-flowered Majestic Giants II series. Both series perform, regardless of the season. Sakata continues to be committed to bringing you the best pansy genetics just like we were when we introduced the first Majestic Giants in 1966.

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BLUEBERRY THRILL & WINE FLASH

PANSY • Primax®, Performax® • F1

Viola x wittrockiana

These stand-alone varieties are special enough to hold their own as distinct offerings in your assortment. Good for both spring and fall sales, the unique colors and patterns are ideal for specialty promotions and mixed containers.

blueberry thrill

wine flash

NEW

NEW


GRANDIO



Grandio is our new large flowered series bred for ease of growing in today’s production systems.

NEWSERIES


clear orange

deep blue with blotch

blotched colors mix

royalty mix

clear purple

true blue

bright colors mix

clear golden

clear white

yellow with blotch

clear colors mix

clear rose

white with blotch

white with rose blotch

citrus mix

Bred for efficiency in modern greenhouse production

Uniform habit between clear and blotched colors eliminates the need for special growing regimes

Compact in early sowings; less plant stretching in high heat

Shorter flower stems under long warm days

Available in 10 colors and 5 designer mixes

Keeps flowering under short days

Reliable for fall, winter and spring production


MAJESTIC GIANTS II



Our well-known Majestic Giants II extra-large flowered pansies have long been the preferred choice for fall and spring markets. This series maintains huge flower size under warm conditions with excellent overwintering and rebloom in the spring.


blue jeans

marina

sherry

clear yellow

mid blue with blotch

white with blotch

blue & white

fire

rose with blotch

mix

deep blue with blotch

ocean

red with blotch rosalyn

yellow with blotch

The market leading extra-large flowered pansy; 4 inch/10 cm blooms Blooms through winter in warmer regions;

overwinters well

Presents bud and bloom at first flush so color is continuous through entire distribution channel

Brand name recognition at the retail and consumer level

Superior lateral branching fills pots and packs quickly

Focused color assortment

NEWNEW


mix

Reliable landscape performance due to thick petals and leaves

Large, clear faced flowers measure 3.25 inches/8 cm across

Crisp, clear colors for spring or fall sales

Strong plants are very cold tolerant

A proven performer in any condition

CROWN

PANSY • Primax® • F1


Crown’s crisp, clear colors and reliable performance make this a favorite pansy for landscape use in many markets.

azure rose

white

orangeblue

scarlet

golden

yellow

purple


Large flowered pansy series; 3.25 inch/8 cm blooms

Blooms continuously and maintains a compact habit from fall through early springClear and novelty colors to round out your core assortment

Flower power is superior under short day length and cold temperatures of winter and early spring

DYNAMITE



Dynamite’s clear and novelty colors complement Majestic Giant II’s blotched colors to complete your core fall pansy program. Plants bloom continuously from fall through spring.

beacon blue

orange

yellow

blue jeans

pink shades

clear mix

cream

pure white

silhoutte mix

lavender

purple

light blue

scarlet


orangedeep blue

rose

radiance deep blue

true blue

radiance pink

purple

radiance blue

marina

scarlet

radiance lilac

white

radiance red

morpho

yellow

radiance violet

purple lace

Medium-to small-flowered segment; blooms are 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter

Medium- to small-flowered segment; blooms are 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter

Unique and unusual colors for premium assortments and high sell throughUltima Morpho is a multiple award winner and especially striking in baskets

Early flowering saves 7-10 days in production

Continues to bloom during mild winters

Best for spring sales

Best for spring sales

SUPREME

ULTIMA





Supreme is a medium- to small-flowered multiflora with strong clear colors and great flower power.

Ultima is a medium- to small-flowered multiflora with unique color patterns ideal for display in premium containers and baskets.


REBELINA

PANSY • Primax® • F1

Viola cornuta pendula

Ideal for premium baskets and containers for fall and early spring sales, Rebelina has very fragrant 1.25 inch/3 cm blooms and lots of them.

purple & yellow red & yellowgolden yellowblue & yellow

Well-branched, creeping stems with short internodes quickly fill and cover pots

Multiple uses: baskets, patio containers and landscapingGood addition for autumn and early spring sales

Day neutral so flowers easily in fall and winter

Extremely floriferous with sweetly fragrant flowers measuring 1-1.5 inches/3-4 cm in diameter


EXPLORER

PETUNIA • Pelleted • F1

Petunia grandiflora pendula

Explorer is bred for use as a groundcover in garden beds. The trailing habit is also outstanding in baskets. Explorer is weather tolerant and performs well all over the country, including coastal climates. Even though it is an F1 seed product, Explorer competes well with vegetative petunias.

One plant can easily cover an area of 36 inches/91 cm

Recovers very quickly after a rain storm

Great for hanging baskets

Cost-effective to produce

Spreading and cascading type of petunia, particularly suitable as a ground cover for landscapers

Produces new flowers at axillary nodes, not just the terminal, so provides continuous flowering in the center of the plant

Tremendous flower power with blooms 2-3 inches/ 5-7 cm in diameter

Short crop time: Early flowering even under low light conditions

Early to flower in the spring and continues to flower under the short days of autumn

Salt tolerant, so superb for seaside/coastal plantings

blue

purple

coral

rose

lavender

rose pink

magenta

white

pink


roseblue burgundy red velvet mix

HULAHOOP

PETUNIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

Petunia grandiflora

Hulahoop is an extra early flowering grandiflora series of picotee petunia. All colors have excellent outdoor performance, are heavy blooming and compact in habit. Hulahoop is a good addition to the assortment of pure-colored grandiflora petunias.

Early flowering picotee petunia

Grandiflora with 3 inch/7cm blooms

Heavy flowering and compact

Proven performance over many years in packs and gardens

MERLIN

PETUNIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

Petunia multiflora

Bred to perform in a variety of climates, Merlin has 3.5 inch/9 cm diameter flowers with good weather tolerance. Plants are free flowering and retain their compact habit during the entire flowering season.

Plants recover quickly after a rainstorm

Easy, uniform and quick in production Plant height is about 10 inches/25 cm

Slow to stretch: allows for high density growing

Multiflora with mid-sized flowers in a beautiful color range

Dwarf, compact plant habit retained throughout the flowering season

blue morn pink morn red morn rose morn morn mix


mix

WONDERLAND

POPPY • Standard

Papaver nudicaule

Wonderland features large flowers, measuring 4 inches/10 cm across on strong stems. Plants are very hardy and offer color very early in the season.

Blooms continuously through springVery wind and cold resistant

Cool crop, can be grown with minimal heat

Large flowers, measuring 4 inches/10 cm in diameter

Available as a mix of Orange, Pink Shades, White and Yellow

Recommended for 4 inch/10 cm pots for early spring bedding sales

mix

Flowers remain open under low light conditions

Provides continuous flowering in the center of the plant

Excellent pack and garden performance

Plants maintain upright habit in packs

Fully double 2 inch/5 cm flowers

Blooms under short days

SUNSEEKER

PORTULACA • Multi-Pellet • F1

Portulaca grandiflora

Sunseeker is a compact Portulaca for early spring sales. It has a controlled plant habit and is ideal for sales in cell packs and 4 inch/10 cm pots. In addition, Sunseeker flowers early, with 2 inch/5 cm fully double flowers that stay open until late afternoon.

cream yellowredlight pink orange white


cherry strawberryblueberryalmond blossom

Consistent large flowers 2-2.5 inches/5-6 cm in diameter

Eye-catching color patterns with a red ring around a yellow center

Same seed quality and uniformity as Danova but flowers two weeks later

An attractive complement to the Danova series

A quality series for mid-to-late season sales

For early to mid-early sales season

DANIELLA

DELIGHT

PRIMROSE • Standard • F1


Primula acaulis

Primula acaulis

Daniella has the same quality standards as Danova but with later flowering. Daniella is recommended for growers selling into February and is the best mid-season series on the market.

Delight offers unique colors with tremendous consumer appeal. It is an excellent complement to Danova with the same early characteristics and similar plant habit.

apricot

rose bicolor

pinkcream yellow

yellow

blue

scarlet

copper

white

neon rose

mix


Well suited for bedding, mixed containers and pot plant use

Large flowers 2-2.5 inches/5-6 cm across in full assortment of rich colors

Large showy blooms drive strong sell through

Superior seed quality with excellent seedling vigor

For the tightest flowering window and the best-selling colors, we made the selection easy with the Grower’s Select Mix

2013 Grower’s Select Mix: Blue, Lemon Yellow, Orange Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose & White Bicolor, Sky Blue, White and Yellow with Eye

DANOVA


Primula acaulis

Danova is the market leader for mid-early season sales. This series sets the standard for uniform plant habit, flower size and quality. Danova provides a rich assortment of strong colors to choose from.

copper

lime

red

cream yellow

orange yellow

red & rose shades

cherry with edge

light violet

purple

blue

lemon yellow

pink


rose with lavender shades

velvet red

grower’s select mix

pink bicolor

bicolor mix

salmon orange

white

mix

red & yellow bicolor

rose

sky blue

yellow with eye

burgundy bicolor

wine bicolor

red with yellow edge

scarlet

wine red

apple blossom bicolor

rose & white bicolor


Flowering season and plant habit are extremely uniform

Extra early flowering habit means substantial savings in heating costs

Pageant flowers from October to December

PAGEANT


Primula acaulis

Pageant is extra early and bred to flower with minimal cold requirement so it is ideal for fall and early winter production in mild/warm climates.

Very compact plants with small foliage, making high density pack production possible

Hybrid vigor, allowing seed to be sown in August ready for shipping in February

Flowers are 2 inches/5 cm in diameter over very compact plants with small foliage

apricot

lemon yellow

yellow shades

deep carmine rose

white with yellow eye

bright rose shades

rose pink bicolor

blue

mid blue

mix

bright pink

red bicolor

carmine bicolor

scarlet


mix

F1 hybrid quality for uniformity in the greenhouse, at retail and in the landscape

Exceptionally uniform across colors in habit and flowering time

SUPERNOVA

FIRE



Primula polyantha

Primula polyantha

Fire is uniquely striking and a great favorite with consumers.

Good for sales as a bedding plant or in containers, SuperNova provides uniform results and an excellent show of color. F1 hybrid quality at its best results in vigorous plants with consistent uniformity in the greenhouse, at retail and in the landscape.

Fall flowering for autumn sales when potted early; spring flowering when potted later and grown cold

blue

fire

red

cream

rose bicolor

golden yellow

sky blue

pink

white

purple bicolor

yellow


mix

Fully double flowers 3-3.5 inches/7-9 cm in diameter

A broad range of unique colors

A welcome splash of early season color

Ideal for 4 inch gallons and cachets

BLOOMINGDALE

BUTTERCUP • Standard, Filmcoat • F1

Ranunculus asiaticus nanus

Bloomingdale is an excellent impulse product for early spring assortments and is ready for sale well ahead of the main bedding plant season when color is in short supply.

blue bicolor

red shades

golden shades

rose pink bicolor

orange bicolor pink shades

tangerine

purple shades

rose shades

pure yellow

white shades

SHASTA DAISYSee page 28 for leucanthemum


SNAPDRAGONBe it spring or fall, upright, mid-height or trailing, we have a snapdragon series that fits your program. From Sonnet, with tremendous landscape presence, to fun bicolored Floral Showers, Sakata snapdragons are reliable products for your core snap offering. Try the new trailing Candy Showers; it's perfect for spring and fall basket production.

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SONNET

SNAPDRAGON • Standard • F1

Antirrhinum majus nanum

A garden height snapdragon suited for outdoor production for spring and fall sales. Sturdy side branching stems means Sonnet provides a show of color in every situation.

Long flowering season, as the main stem is surrounded by numerous flowering spikes

Can be used for home garden cut flower productionWell-suited for large containers but can be grown in smaller pots and packs with PGR application

Multiple uses: focal point in mixed containers, landscape or garden displays

Strong root system and sturdy branching

FragrantAttracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Ideal for fall and spring productionGarden height: 24-30 inches/60-76 cmmix

crimson

white

orange scarlet

yellow

carmine

rose

burgundy

pink


SPEEDY SONNET


Antirrhinum majus nanum

Everything we love about Sonnet but earlier! Speedy Sonnet is the earliest garden snap on the market.

Bred for early winter though early spring sales in high light areas

Earlier-flowering Sonnet type

Garden height: 24-30 inches/60-76 cm

bronze

white

crimson

yellow

rose

mix

SOLENOSTEMONSee page 23 for coleus


CANDY SHOWERS

SNAPDRAGON • Multi-Pellet • F1

Antirrhinum majus nanum pendula

The FIRST EVER trailing snapdragon from seed, Candy Showers is beautiful as a single color or as a mix of colors in hanging baskets and mixed containers. It can be sold in spring or fall. Try combining Candy Showers with flowering cabbage and kale and fall pansies.

Trailing habit is ideal for hanging baskets and mixed containers and as a colorful groundcover Can be sold in fall or spring; excellent

addition to fall trailing pansy salesBlooms easily under short days

Strong, flexible stems ship well and hold up in the garden

deep purple orange red rose yellow


mix

FLORAL CARPET

FLORAL SHOWERS



Antirrhinum majus nanum pumilum

Antirrhinum majus nanum pumilum

Floral Showers is a fast, day-length neutral series that is ideal for packs and flowers within a tight window both spring and fall.

Highly uniform series

Excellent pack item for early fall or spring

Good side branching for lots of color

Extra dwarf with a compact, bushy branching habit

Tight flowering window throughout the color range

In cool locations, spring sowing will give excellent garden performance in summer

Very uniform- attractive retail display in separate colors or in any mixed combination

The dwarf Antirrhinum grows to a height of 8 inches/20 cm, making it well-suited for pack, pot and garden use

Dwarf habit is good for pack and pot culture in 4 inch/10 cm pots with little or no PGR

lilac

apricot bicolor

scarletpurple

coral bicolor

white

red & yellow

crimson

wine bicolor

deep bronze

bicolor mixyellow

rose pink

lavender bicolor

rose

fuchsia

mix


mix

LITTLE KISS

TORENIA • Pelleted • F1

Torenia fournieri

Little Kiss is a compact series growing 8 inches/20 cm tall and 8 inches/20 cm wide. It is a good bedding plant and works well as a component plant in mixed containers.

Excellent in beds and big containersGood pack and pot performances

Good basal branching

Very easy to produce with a short cropping window

Very uniform- attractive retail display in separate colors or in any mixed combination

Continuously flowering in full sun or partial shade

Naturally compact so does not need PGR

blue blue & white burgundy rose picotee white


VICTORY

VINCA • Standard

Catharanthus roseus

Uniformity and color range make this the natural choice for your pack production. Victory has extremely vigorous, finely branched roots which support outstanding pot and landscape performance. This uniform series produces an abundance of large flowers early in the season on compact plants.

Early flowering in pot and packsUniform germination

Vigorous, finely branched roots support good disease resistance

Low and early basal branching fills pots and packs nicelyPerfectly formed round flowers with overlapping petals

apricotUS 200100121

deep pink

pure whiteUS 200100124

blue improved

grape

purple

bright eye

lavender

carmine

light pink

mix

cranberryUS 200100123

Light Pink with Red Eye

red US 200100122

VIOLASee page 30 for pansy


ZINNIAGrowers rely on Profusion for uniform habit and flowering time and know they can grow every color of the singles and doubles exactly the same. And now, the next generation of Profusion is here! Our new doubles bring you even more color than before. Proven production, retail, landscape and consumer performance make Profusion zinnia a winner at all levels of the distribution chain.

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PROFUSION

ZINNIA • Standard, Encrusted

Zinnia hybrid

The GO-TO series for disease resistance and uniformity, Profusion is an outstanding performer in the greenhouse, at retail in containers and in the garden. Mix any of the colors in packs or pots for added interest.

Inter-specific hybrid with the best traits of both species

Compact habit and flower quality combined with vigor and exceptional disease resistance

Excellent performance and habit in all climatesOrange, White and Cherry are All America Selections Gold Medal Winners; Cherry is also a Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner

Yellow is a 2009 North Texas Winner’s Circle Award Winnder (Texas A&M University)

Uniform series allows you to bench run all colors in the series including singles and doublesDisease resistant so it’s easy to grow and longer flowering in the gardenExtremely heat and drought resistant making it an excellent choice for the landscape

apricotUS 200400275

fireUS 200400276

3 color mix 5 color mix 7 color mix sunrise mix

cherryUS 9800014

orangeUS 9800013

coral pinkUS 200700128

whiteUS 9800350

deep apricotUS 200700129

yellowUS 200900297


mix

PROFUSION DOUBLE


Zinnia hybrid

The NEXT GENERATION of Profusion is here. Double Deep Salmon and non-fading Double Hot Cherry are 2013 AAS winners based on performance excellence across the country. And, the new Double Yellow is covered with large, bright yellow flowers. Profusion is the go-to series for disease resistance and uniformity. Mix any of the colors in packs or pots for added interest.

Uniform series allows you to bench run all colors in the series including singles and doubles

With three new colors and two new AAS Winners, Double Profusion just keeps getting better!

The new generation is here!

Now available in 7 vibrant colors!

cherryUS 200700130

hot cherryPVPAF SAKZIN014

deep salmonPVPAF SAKZIN013

yellowPVPAF SAKZIN012

fireUS 200800170

whiteUS 200800172

goldenUS 200800171

NEW

NEWNEW


PROFUSION KNEE HIGH


Zinnia hybrid

Profusion Knee High is an exellent choice for mass planting in landscapes. It grows about 20 inches/50 cm tall* and shows remarkable resilience in both dry and wet climates. *Plant height depends on light levels.

Remarkable resilience in both dry and wet conditions

Knee-High is a more vigorous grower than the regular Profusion seriesAn excellent choice for mass plantings Ideal for home garden cut flowers

redUS 200700131

whiteUS 200700132

double hot cherry double deep salmon


POT CROPSAs container gardening and outdoor decorating continue to grow, lines are blurring between what we traditionally think of as indoor pot crops and outdoor decorating. For the open-minded, this transition is opening up exciting possibilities for pot crops in mixed containers and in the bedding segment. Festival gerbera is a prime example of this crossover. Our Confetti hypoestes, Astra platycodon and various primula are other good candidates for multiple uses. For traditional pot crop distribution, we offer tried-and-true crops as well as some real innovations like Appeal campanula.

FEATURED PRODUCTS: GERBERA page 69 • PRIMULA page 81

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Small, compact growth habit for high density production with a 6 inch/15 cm spread

Excellent series uniformity

Easier to handle and ship with minimum damage to leaves

Compact growth and good disease tolerance make Dainty a good crop for 3.5 - 4 inch/9-10 cm pot plant production

DAINTY

POCKETBOOK PLANT • Pelleted • F1

With its compact growth, 6 inch/15 cm spread and good disease tolerance, Dainty is bred for high density pot crop production.

Calceolaria x hybrida

bronze

mix

red red & yellow yellow with spots

See page 19 for calceolaria golden bunch

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Excellent retail appeal for quick sell through Sow August to February for flowering January to June

Best produced in 5 or 6 inch/12 or 15 cm containers or in mixed containers

Naturally compact with unique flower formLong day response so Appeal can be forced year-round; requires photoperiod manipulation to ensure proper growth

Does not require cold to initiate flowering

Good addition to spring and summer assortment

Can be sold for long lasting indoor color or for patio tabletop

APPEAL PVPAF

BELLFLOWER • Pelleted • F1

Appeal is a high value pot crop bursting with deep blue, long lasting flowers. This crop is economical to produce and stands out in spring assortments.

Campanula medium nanum


Annual flowering with masses of light blue flowers

HEAVENLY BLUE


Heavenly Blue is a versatile campanula that can be produced in 6 inch/15 cm pots or as a cut flower.

Campanula rapunculus

See page 91 for campanula champion & champion pro

TREASURES RED

ORNAMENTAL PEPPER • Standard • F1

Treasures Red is a colorful ornamental pepper that makes a fun 4 inch/10 cm pot plant and also spices up mixed containers, landscape beds and borders.

Capsicum annuum

Fast production time with excellent uniformity

Bears conical white fruits changing to bright red at maturity

Naturally compact, growing 5 inch/13 cm tall with dark green foliage

Does not require cold to initiate flowering

Excellent 4 inch/10 cm pot item

Recommended for ornamental use only


CAN CAN

CARNATION • Standard • F1

With a delightful spicy fragrance and an abundance of flowers that can be cut for vases, Can Can Dianthus is an excellent item for the premium pot plant market.

Dianthus caryophyllus

High quality carnation for pot production or the garden

Flowers from mid-spring through summer

Large blooms with a clove-like fragrance

Excellent basal branching and strong stems

Cool crop requiring little or no heat

cocktail party scarlet


LILLIPOT

CARNATION • Standard • F1

Lillipot is a versatile product that is ideal for pot sales and and for patio containers. This annual carnation is genetically dwarf, staying compact without pinching or plant growth regulators. Plants grow to a height of 8-10 inches/20-25 cm and produce numerous branches.

Dianthus caryophyllus nanus

Genetically dwarf with fully double, true carnation flowers

Stays dwarf and compact, making PGRs and pinching unnecessary

Flowers continuously throughout the summer

Versatile product for pot sales or containers

Cool crop requiring little or no heat

Very uniform series

mix


SATELLITE

CINERARIA • Standard • F1

Satellite is a grandiflora series with large flowers in a vibrant color range. Maturity is a one to two weeks earlier than Star Wars.

Pericallis x hybrida

cerise shades purple & blue shadesdeep red shades rose & pink shades sky blue shades

Uniform grandiflora type with large flowers 2 inches/5 cm in diameter

Economical crop to produce due to reduced heat requirement

Leaves are relatively small for high density production

Pure bright colors can be combined with the bicolors in our Star Wars series to complete the color range

High percentage of marketable plants

High germination and seedling vigor

Crop time approximately 18 weeks from sowing

mix


STAR WARS

CINERARIA • Standard • F1

Star Wars features bicolors and shades and is a good compliment to the pure colors in our Satellite cineraria series.

Pericallis x hybrida

Uniform multiflora type producing masses of 1.5 inch/4 cm flowers

An economical crop in production due to reduced heat requirement

Compact foliage and plant habit for high density cropping and less shipping damage

Flowers approximately 20 weeks from sowing

Exciting range of bicolors and shades

blue shades crimson shades pink shades white shades

mix


mix

Bright colored, long lasting flowers An outstanding performer as a 4-6 inch/10-15 cm pot plant

SATIN


Satin is a very compact godetia bred for pot plant performance. It can also be used as a bedding plant in cool, dry conditions.

Clarkia amoena nana

Flower size measures approximately 2 inches/5 cm in diameter

Good basal branching

Responds well to plant growth regulator

Sold as a mix

Flowers profusely at the height of 7-8 inches/18-20 cm

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GERBERAThere’s no end to gerbera’s popularity and the multiple ways it is sold. Bedding plant? Check. Mixed containers? Check. Supermarket floral? Check. Gift plant? Check. With so many product forms and retail price points, you need a breeder that offers multiple product lines to meet your needs. From our florist quality Festival series, to Festival Simplified selected for multiple pot sizes, to our perfect-for-impulse-purchase Durora, Sakata’s gerbera lineup satisfies the market need.

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FESTIVAL SIMPLIFIED

GERBERA DAISY • Filmcoat • F1

Simplify your Gerbera production. Festival Simplified boasts the most popular colors with precise flowering times and consistent habits across the series. Because of the F1 hybrid vigor, no other series performs for the consumer like Festival Simplified.

Festival Simplified contains 10 popular colors carefully selected from the Festival series which can be grown year round in 4, 5 and 6 inch (10, 13 and 15 cm) containers. While other series may finish faster in smaller containers, they aren’t consistent and don’t match the quality and reliability of our Festival Simplified Assortment.

Gerbera jamesonii

A versatile selection that works in a range of pot sizes from 4-6 inches/10-15 cm10 popular colors selected from the Festival series for multiple pot sizes

Can be grown year round

Extensive color range

Florist quality blooms with high bud count at first flush

apricot with eye

pink shades with eye

cherry with eye

rose

neon rose with eye orange with eyegolden yellow with eye

yellow semi-doublescarlet with eyesalmon


FESTIVAL


Festival produces many large, spectacular flowers on every plant. Plants are extremely uniform with a tight flowering window and can be produced in 8-12 weeks from potting to sales, depending on the time of year.

Gerbera jamesonii

Highest percentage of prime quality marketable plants

Multiple flowers and high bud count at time of sale increases sell through

Complete color range

Can be produced 8-12 weeks from potting, depending on time of year


apricot apricot with eye

lemon yellow

pink shades with eye

scarlet with eye

blush

neon rose with eye

red with eye

golden yellow with eye

cherry with eye

peach with eyeorange with eye

orange

salmon rosesalmonrose

FESTIVAL VARIETIES


white shades

grower’s select mix

semi-double rose shades semi-double yellow shades

yellow with eye

spring bouquet mix

dark eyed mix

winter holiday mix

semi-double mix

fall harvest mix

semi-double orange shades

mix

FESTIVAL MINI


Festival Mini is a unique product with miniature flowers on compact plants well-suited for production in 3.5 inch/9 cm pots.

Gerbera jamesonii

Eye-catching in mixed patio containers and as gifts for special occasions

Highly uniform in habit and earliness

True mini flowers shading in a variety of colors


mix

DURORA

GERBERA DAISY • Filmcoat

Durora is an early, compact and easy to grow gerbera with large double flowers on very compact plants. Durora’s attractive double flowers age slower than other varieties so they have long-lasting shelf appeal.

Gerbera jamesonii

Highly uniform and gently toned mix of Red, Bright Yellow, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Dark Salmon, Cream, Light Salmon, Red/Yellow Tipped and Yellow/Orange colored varieties

For production in 3.5-4.5 inch/9-11 cm pots

Short production time, marketed 8-10 weeks after potting

+90% of flowers are double

Slow-to-age flowers increase shelf life

3 inch flowers on strong stems

FESTIVAL SPIDER


Festival Spider provides a unique flower form that stands out at retail. The Spider series can be produced on the same production schedule as other Festival varieties to add variety to your core gerbera offering.

Gerbera jamesonii

Available in separate colors for targeted color selectionUnique form stands out at retail

Similar production time as other Festival varieties

salmon red shades yellowsalmon with eye


AVANTI

GLOXINIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

This F1 hybrid series is the earliest single-flowered series on the market. Avanti is bred for high-density production and successful shipping.

Sinningia speciosa

rose red

blue

scarlet

blue with white edge

white

light violet/dark throat red with white edge

wine red

peach rose

Flowers are held just above the foliage on short strong stems Recommended for 4-5 inch/10-12 cm

pot production

An early, single-flowered series Small supple leaves for high density production facilitates sleeving and shipping

BROCADE

GLOXINIA • Standard, Pelleted • F1

This impressive, double-flowered series is quite showy and ideal for gift and indoor floral sales.

Sinningia speciosa

Small flexible leaves for high density production, easy sleeving and shipping

Available as a Mix only

Fully double flowers

Recommended for 4-5 inch/10-12 cm pot production

mix


MULTIBELLS

GLOXINIA • Pelleted • F1

MultiBells has exceptional uniformity with extraordinary flower count. It is 10-14 days earlier flowering than other Sinningia and can be produced at a higher density for increased profitability.

Sinningia speciosa

Short foliage results in less damage during transportIncredible number of flowers − up to 40 per plantCan produce more plants per square foot than other Sinningia

blue whitecherry

HELIANTHUSSee page 110 for sunflower

NEWSERIES


CONFETTI COMPACT

POLKA DOT PLANT • Standard

With a compact habit and decorative foliage, Confetti Compact is well-suited as an idoor potted plant and can be used as a component item in mixed containers with other indoor foliage plants. It works equally well in outdoor mixed containers and baskets.

Hypoestes phyllostachya

Decorative foliage and compact habit work well indoors and out

Perfect for year-round production

Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf lifeShort production time, 10-11 weeks, from sowing for cell packs

blush pink red whiterose

CONFETTI XL

POLKA DOT PLANT • Standard

With a more vigorous growth habit than Confetti Compact, Confetti XL is bred especially for the bedding plant market. It grows 8-10 inches/20-25 cm tall making it ideal for mass and border plantings in shaded areas and works very well as a component plant in mixed containers. Confetti XL is well suited for a year-round production and is extremely easy to grow.

Hypoestes phyllostachya

A versatile, decorative foliage plant for patio containers and mass plantings in warmer, semi-shaded areas

Short production time, 9-10 weeks, from sowing for cell packs

Excellent shipping tolerance and shelf lifeAlso available as a mix

Also available as a mix

Easy year-round production

carmine rose red white wine red


SUN SMILE

MERMAID

MORNING GLORY • Standard, Scarified

LISIANTHUS • Pelleted • F1

Sun Smile is a dwarf morning glory with a mounding habit that spreads approximately 12 inches/30 cm. The plant features marbled green and white foliage with either bright red, violet, blue or pink colored blooms, edged in white. The flowers open each morning adding additional color and interest to the foliage. Sun Smile is quite unique and is ideally suited for mixed containers and hanging baskets.

Mermaid is a genetically-compact lisianthus bred for pot plant production. The rose-shaped buds and cupped flowers are ideal for generating impulse sales.

Ipomoea purpurea

Eustoma grandiflorum

blue pink red

blue

violet

pink

A dwarf morning glory with ornamental foliage and a mounding habit

A single flowered F1 hybrid for pot plant production

Plants in 4-5 inch/10-12 cm pots will spread 6-8 inches/15-20 cm

Plants are about 6 inches/15 cm tall with flowers measuring about 2.5 inches/6 cm in diameter

Plants in the garden spread 12 inches/30 cm

Strong root systemNatural basal branching habit with flower heads held above compact plants

Use as a component plant in mixed containers and hanging baskets

Genetically compact so requires little or no plant growth regulation

PERICALLISSee page 66 for cineraria


ASTRA

BALLOON FLOWER • Natural • F1

Creative breeding has made this semi-hardy perennial suitable for production in 4-6 inch/10-12 cm pots. Astra produces long-lasting, star-shaped blooms along with many buds. Continuous buds mean Astra has an exceptionally long shelf life. Astra is heat tolerant and production can take place during the course of the summer without problems.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Excellent heat tolerance for summer programs

Semi-double or single flowers measure 2-3 inches/5-7 cm in diameter

Multiple seedlings produce stunning 6 inch /12 cm pots

Astra Blue is a Society of American Florists (SAF) 2009 Outstanding Variety

Continuous flowering throughout the season

Suitable for pot, patio and garden

blue

semi-double lavender

pink

semi-double pink

white

semi-double white improved

semi-double blue


SENTIMENTAL BLUE

BALLOON FLOWER • Standard • F1

Sentimental Blue is a dwarf selection featuring puffy flower buds shaped like balloons, which open into 3 inch/7 cm diameter, single, blue, upward-facing, bell-shaped flowers.

Platycodon grandiflorus

Genetically dwarf

Perennial in some areas

Can be sold as bedding plant or pot crop then planted in the garden; blooms most of the summer in the garden

Superior basal branching, mounding habit and pointed, cup-shaped multi- blooms in a beautiful mid-blue color

Heavy bud count and early flowering


PRIMULAWith primula breeding programs in Denmark and Japan, Sakata is able to offer series that work in varying climates and for different seasons. Pageant needs minimal cold and can be produced in areas with mild winters while our industry leading Danova is bred for cooler winter production. Add in our premium novelty series Rosanna; the fragrant, pot perfect Prima series and landscape ready SuperNova and it’s easy to see Sakata has your primula needs covered.

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ROSANNA

PRIMROSE • Primax® • F1

A unique product with rosebud-shaped flowers for the gift and pot plant market.

Primula acaulis

Unique product for 4 inch/10 cm pots Effective in flower pouches

apricot shades

scarlet

rose pink shades

yellow shades

pink shades

white

mix

PRIMULA ACAULISSee page 43 for more primula acaulis


POLYANTHASee page 47 for primula polyantha

Market leading F1 hybrid series for the gift and pot plant segment

Tight flowering window across all colors makes handling and shipping easier and more cost-effective

Nicely fragrant

carmine rose lilac pink whitered

mix

PRIMA

FAIRY PRIMROSE • Standard • F1

Prima is a fragrant, uniform series for the gift and pot plant segment with showy flowers held well above the foliage.

Primula malacoides

SINNINGIASee page 76 for gloxinia


RED ROBIN

MINIATURE TOMATO • Performax®

Red Robin is a perfect choice for patio containers and hanging baskets. Plants are loaded with small, tasty tomatoes for weeks on end and have immediate retail appeal.

Lycopersicon esculentum

An ornamental dwarf tomato bearing small fruit with excellent flavor

Size of fruit is approximately 1 inch / 5 cm in diameter

Suitable for 5 inch/12 cm pots, hanging baskets and patio containers

Fruits turn bright red approximately 100 days after sowing

Compact growth with a good branching habit


CUT FLOWERSWith an international reputation for bringing major breakthroughs to the cut flower marketplace, Sakata’s cut flower assortment provides real economic advantages in production and distribution. Our market leading lisianthus is a good example of precision breeding that delivers multiple series for segmented needs based on production schedules in various parts of the world, in various seasons. Vincent® sunflower is another example of a superior product that is tightly programmed for efficient, profitable production and great end-user satisfaction. Our dedication to this category is ongoing and we look forward to bringing more innovations to cut flower growers worldwide.

FEATURED PRODUCTS: ASTER page 87 • LISIANTHUS page 96 • SUNFLOWER page 110


BLUE HORIZON

FLOSS FLOWER • Pelleted • F1

The first F1 triploid ageratum strain for cut flower cultivation. Due to the triploid breeding, ”Blue Horizon” has larger blooms than traditional ageratum, is very vigorous and easy to cultivate.

Ageratum houstonianum

Tall growing, with strong, sturdy stems and numerous branches

Grows about 30 inches/76 cm tall with a spread of 8 inches/20 cm

Very high flower productivity

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ANTIRRHINUMSee page 106 for snapdragon


ASTERWith sprays of tightly packed flowers, these well-loved asters have rigid stems and long-lasting blooms. Sakata’s series are fusarium resistant and easily programmed using various growing techniques.

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Flower centers color completely No need to remove the center flower bud, but stem presentation is better if this bud is removed

2 inch/5 cm diameter flowers remain attractive when aging

Fits easily in a production program with MatsumotoFusarium resistance is similar to Matsumoto

blue PVPAF SAKAST049 rosepink PVPAF SAKAST046

scarlet white PVPAF SAKAST047

BONITA

ASTER • Standard

Bonita has beautiful, fully-double pompon flowers that color completely. The flowers are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact and have flower size that is similar to Matsumoto. Bonita crop time is one week longer than Matsumoto.

Callistephus chinensis

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Fusarium resistant Strong, long stems with an upright flowering habit

Height 24-30 inches/61-76 cm

Matsumoto is offered in a wide range of colors Production cycle will be approximately

14 weeks from sowing in spring or when produced with day length manipulation techniques

Flower size is 2 inches/5 cm in diameter with a distinct yellow center

apricot blue tipped whiteblue light blue pink

red scarletrose white yellow

MATSUMOTO

ASTER • Standard

Matsumoto is a fusarium-tolerant aster. This series is easy to program and stem height can be manipulated with various growing techniques.



mix

Serenade has high fusarium tolerance like our Matsumoto series

Spray habit with an abundance of semi-double flowers on a single stem

Production cycle is approximately 14 weeks from sowing in spring or from the actual production date, if day length manipulation techniques are applied

The Serenade series offers a wide range of colors with flowers measuring 1.25 inches/3 cm in diameter

blue tipped white US 200000277

blue deep rose red rose US 200000281

white yellow

SERENADE

ASTER • Standard

Serenade is highly tolerant of fusarium. Each stem has many small rounded flowers with yellow centers.


rose tipped white US 200000280

scarlet US 200000282


Annual blooming habit; only requires day length manipulation and moderate growing temperatures (55°F/13°C)

Champion can be cropped 6 to 12 months of the year, depending on geography

Using good growing techniques and plant growth regulators, Champion can also be produced as a pot plant for sales in early spring and other special dates such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day

blue lavender pink white

CHAMPION


Champion is a well-known cut flower series, which can also be grown as a Valentine’s and Mother’s Day holiday pot plant. Champion also has an excellent vase life.

Campanula medium annuum


More color on each stem

Use as filler or focal point

Smaller size flowers with harder flower petals than Champion, therefore easier to transport

Thinner, flexible stems weigh less so lower transportation costs

Higher germination rate and more usable plugsDoes not require vernalization to initiate flowersOptimum growing temperature is 55°F/13°C

CHAMPION PRO


This fast-finishing, high-yielding series produces slightly smaller flower heads than the Champion series but produces more blooms per stem, thereby providing better color impact.

Campanula medium annuum

deep blue light pinklavender

pink white

See page 62 for campanula appeal & heavenly blue


Produces large, uniform, globe-shaped flower heads

Very uniform growth pattern

Also available in Persimmon

Highly suitable for cut flowers during periods of high temperature

Dense plantings produce strong stems and high quality cut flowers

firecarmine gold red rose

CHIEF


Chief can be direct sown in the cut flower bed or field and is very well suited to production in areas with high temperatures.

Celosia argentea cristata

mix


Very early and uniform blooming

Suitable for tunnel, greenhouse and open field production

Extremely stable and especially bred for short-day production schedules

F1 hybrid vigor guarantees good results from subsequent flushes following first harvest

blue shades violet shades white shades

CANDLE

DELPHINIUM • Standard • F1

Today’s standard delphinium varieties are long day varieties but Candle is ideally suited for winter production and will flower with a minimum of 10 hours of daylength.

Delphinium elatum

EUSTOMASee page 96 for lisianthus


Produces cut flowers, measuring 24-30 inches/60-76 cm in height

Lateral branching produces up to 15 stems each, carrying 5 to 6 solid clusters of blooms

The branching and flower formation makes Grace suitable for high density packing and shipping over long distances

This variety, depending on climate, can be grown year-round with the use of day length manipulation

Grace grows best in dry climates with cool temperatures

Ideal temperature should not exceed more than 75°F/25°C

Best grown at 60-65°/15-18°C day, 50°F/10°C night

This is an excellent cut flower for home garden, as well for mail order and retail packet trade

salmon

lavender

mix

shell pink

lavender with eye

white

red rose/pink

GRACE


Grace is an F1 hybrid cut flower with excellent uniformity and broad range of colors.

Clarkia amoena

HELIANTHUSSee page 110 for sunflower


LISIANTHUSLong, thick stems; disease resistance and perfectly formed flowers are essential qualities for market success with lisianthus. Sakata leads the way in breeding highly specialized categories of lisianthus to help growers produce outstanding crops regardless of day length, temperature or light intensity. Sakata’s great genetics, combined with solid technical support, have helped make lisianthus one of the top-selling cut flowers in the world.

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Group 0/Standard Double Flower

Group I/Standard Double Flower

Ideal for winter harvest with high yield

The world’s first 100% all double, large-flowered lisianthus for cut flower production

Less blindness than with other standards on the market

Flower stalks are strong and easily support the large flowers

Plant height is approximately 28 inches/71 cm in summer

Spray type

Easier to get good stem height compared to Echo

A superb, popular series

apricot whiteblue green pink yellow

pink picotee

blue

pure white

champagne

yellow

lavender pink

BOREALIS

ECHO






Group II/Standard Double Flower

Strong stem quality

Top flowering, lowering the risk of flower botrytis while sleeved

More usable flower buds

Good vase lifeEasy-to-grow; achieves sufficient height

Advantageous medium sized double flowers

Flower timing, Group II but slightly earlier than Flamenco or Mariachi®

Less sensitivity to rosetteSuitable for production in low latitudes

A real Pure White color contrasting nicely with dark green and strong foliage

Quick and uniform plug performance

blue picotee green pure white

EXCALIBUR


Excalibur was bred for ease of production and is suitable for growing in equatorial areas where temperatures are a bit higher than standard for lisianthus. Works well in forcing as a Group II.



Group II/Standard Double Flower

Produces high quality, long-stemmed cut flowers with large blooms

In comparison to Polestar, Flamenco has stronger and more voluminous stems

Sown simultaneously in winter for summer harvesting, Flamenco (Group II) will flower approximately three weeks later than Polestar

Flamenco performs well under warm, long day conditions

Flowers two weeks earlier than Mirage (Group III)

FLAMENCO




blue

lime green

pink picotee

carmine

misty blue

pure white

lavender

misty pink

yellow improved

lilac picotee

pink

Group 2/ Standard Quadruple Flower

Flowering response time is similar to Flamenco

Flower size is 2-2.75 inches/5-7 cm in diameterIdeal for winter sowing and summer harvest schedules

Plant height is 30-38 inches/76-96 cm

Excellent rose-shaped flower heads, with thick petals for long-lasting shelf life and easy transportation

MARIACHI®


Mariachi® features extra-double, large flowers that resemble camellia flowers. This high quality quadruple flower has a perfect form for mixed or straight bouquets. Mariachi is suitable for early spring to summer harvest.



Ideal for late spring sowing and autumn harvest schedules

The flower color, subject to growing temperatures, is ivory white to clear white

Plant height: 2.8-3.2 feet/85-98 cm

Excellent rose-shaped flower heads, with thick petals for long-lasting shelf life and easy transportation

Higher temperatures promote clear white color

An excellent supplement to the Echo series, as this variety produces long, rigid stems for production outside the Echo flowering season

When sown simultaneously in winter for summer harvests, Mariachi Grande White will flower approximately 3 to 4 weeks later when compared to Echo

MARIACHI® GRANDE WHITE


Mariachi® Grande White is similar to a camellia in its flower form with a quadruple, fully double flower for high quality mixed or straight bouquets.



Group 1/Spray Single Flower

Group 2/Spray Single Flower

Today’s market standard in single flowered lisianthus

Today’s market standard in single flowered lisianthus

Group 2 like Flamenco but with more delicate flower size

Best botrytis resistance

Best botrytis resistance

Sturdy stems and long vase life

Sturdy stems and long vase life

Widest color range

Widest color range

Best lisianthus series for trouble free transportation due to smaller cup size and harder flower petals

Best lisianthus series for trouble free transportation due to smaller cup size and harder flower petals

deep blue lime green rose pinkdeep rose pure white yellow

blue rimapricot lime green pink rim yellow

PICCOLO 1

PICCOLO 2



Piccolo 1 is in Group 1 like Polestar but has a more delicate flower size.

This is the standard for single-flowered lisianthus. Because of the smaller cup size and hard flower petals, problems with botrytis in transportation are much less problematic. Piccolo 2 is ideal for the summer season or for year-round production with artificial light.




Group 1/Spray Double Flower

Thick flower petals and top flowering reduce botrytis problems during transportation

Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowersGroup 1 like Echo

Excellent vase life with more usable buds

High quality even with early flowering

greenblue pink picotee rose pink white

ROSITA® 1


Rosita®, along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita®1 is suitable for spring flowering.






Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers

apricot

rose pink

jade

blue

misty pink

green

white

pink

hot lips

yellow

purple

ROSITA® 2


Rosita® along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita® 2 and 3 are suitable for spring and early summer flowering.




Group 1 / Standard Single Flowers





Medium-sized, rose-shaped flowers

Unique colors and unique color patterns

pink

light brown double 1 brown

white

purple

yellow

ROSITA® 3

WONDEROUS 1 & WONDEROUS DOUBLE 1



Rosita® along with Excalibur, is the standard in double-flowered lisianthus. With thick petals and strong stems, it’s easy to transport the flowers without botrytis problems. Rosita® 2 and 3 are suitable for spring and early summer flowering.

Wonderous has very unique flower colors and has excellent vase life.



MATTHIOLASee page 107 for stock


mix

Early flowering variety belonging to Group I

Easily managed in production

Group III and IV flowering

Very uniform growth under short day conditions in winter

Thick strong flower stems with excellent stem length

Bright, clear flower colors

Bred for equatorial production areas

Extra large flower spikes with very bright colors

Tightly spaced florets on long flower spikes

Quick cycle turn with very high quality

white pink

ivory white

crimson

deep rose

pink bicolor

pink

purple

pure white

yellow

yellow

ADMIRAL

CALIMA



Antirrhinum majus

Antirrhinum majus


90% of the plants produce double flowers without seedling selection for a more cost effective crop

With this variety, 90% of the plants produce double flowers without seedling selection for a more cost-effective cropProduces a profusion of highly-scented blooms, measuring approximately 2 inches/5 cm in diameter

From June sowing, cut flowers can be harvested in September

Flowers 1 to 3 weeks later than Cheerful, depending on cultural conditions

High uniformity in plant habit

Easy to cultivate for correct stem length

Strong stems with non-branching deep green, fresh foliage

For cool locations, we recommend sowing in mid-July for harvesting in mid-October

For milder/warmer locations, we recommend sowing in August for November harvesting, or sowing in October for harvesting in January/February (cultural details are based on conditions in the Northern Hemisphere)

Warmer locations, sow in August for November harvest

Strong stems, non-branching with deep green pubescent foliage

Uniform plant habit

Extra-early flowering in cool climates

Produces voluminous highly-scented blooms about 2 inches/5 cm across

white

white

yellow

yellow

CHEERFUL

MID CHEERFUL

STOCK • Standard

STOCK • Standard

Stock is a long-standing cut flower favorite because of the incredible fragrance and form. Stock requires cool temperatures for optimum flowering and quality but Cheerful is an early flowering series that requires less cooling to initiate flowering. Cheerful is generally one to three weeks earlier flowering than our Mid Cheerful series, depending on temperature.

The Mid Cheerful series offers the same level of double flowers as Cheerful but flowers one to three weeks later than Cheerful if sown at the same time.

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana


Very hard, strong stems

Requires little to no cold treatment

Very tightly spaced florets

Can initiate flowers at relatively mild temperatures 55-60°F/13-16°C can be produced in greenhouses and hoop houses

Large, showy florets with bright, clear, crisp colorsSelectable cotyledons to identify doubles

Pubescent leaves for less insect problems

Early-mid season flowering

Earlier to flower than other series

clear lavenderblue deep lavender light pink salmon pink

IRON

VIVAS

STOCK • Standard

STOCK • Standard

The Iron series is an innovative type of high-quality stock producing tight flower spikes on heads that do not stretch at the top. Iron is aptly named for the strong stems and and robust growth.

The Vivas series was bred to initiate flowers at relatively mild temperatures, eliminating the cold treatment necessary for most series.

Matthiola incana

Matthiola incana

whiteapricot pinkcherry blossom rose yellow


mix

Spray-type Stock

Early to bloom with approximately 55% double flowering plant ratio without seedling selection

Highly decorative filler when used in mixed bouquets

Suitable for a 6 inch/15 cm or gallon with the use of plant growth regulators

Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray style flowersCut flowers can be sold in single bouquets

QUARTET

STOCK • Standard

Strong stems support a beautiful spray of flowers, which make Quartet an excellent cut flower. The variety features an early blooming habit with sweetly scented flowers. Stock Quartet is a retail and consumer hit and ideally suited for bouquets. Quartet is also a popular spring bedding plant in some markets.

Matthiola incana

lavender

red

blueapricot

purple rose

cherry blossom

white yellow

deep apricot marine


SUNFLOWERSince Sakata first brought F1 hybrid sunflowers to the market in 1987, our breeding has been focused on pollenless, uniflora varieties that perform under short day conditions and lower temperatures.

The introduction of Vincent® in 2012 represents a major step forward in sunflower breeding. Vincent was bred to be more day length neutral for greater flexibility in programming, allowing growers to produce high quality crops early, mid and late season.

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F1 hybrid quality

Pollenless, uniflora type

Blooms 50 days from sowing under short days

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production systems

Uniform and vigorous under low temperature and short daysHolds up extremely well in long distance shipping

Less susceptible to botrytis at harvesting stage

Blooms approximately 70 to 80 days from sowing under long days of summer and is related to day length and temperature

Good for winter flowering in cooler greenhouses under short day conditionsBred for large flower production under low nitrogen, low light level and low temperature conditions

SUNBRIGHT

SUNFLOWER • Standard, Primax® • F1

Sunbright was bred for early flowering under short day conditions and low temperatures. Therefore, it excels in autumn/winter/spring and is very useable when the days are shorter and temperatures are lower. All of Sakata’s sunflowers are of uniflora type and pollen free.

Helianthus annuus


F1 hybrid quality

Pollenless, uniflora type

Blooms approximately 70 days from sowing under long days of summer and is related to day length and temperature

Uniform and vigorous under low temperature and short days

Strong flower stems and necks for upward facing flower heads

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor production systems

Very well suited for production of dwarf-type flowers used in bouquets

Less susceptible to botrytis at harvest stage

Holds up extremely well in long distance shipping

Blooms approximately 50 days from sowing under short winter days

Sunbright Supreme is a short day response variety and more responsive (quicker flowering) under short day conditions than Sunbright

SUNBRIGHT SUPREME

SUNFLOWER • Standard, Primax® • F1

Like Sunbright, Sunbright Supreme is a tall cut flower variety bred for early flowering under short day conditions and low temperatures

Compared to Sunbright, Sunbright Supreme is less sensitive to cold temperatures and flowers earlier under long days compared to Sunbright. Flowers also have more rounded petals.

Helianthus annuus


Flowers face upwards on strong stems and necks

Better height under short days; doesn’t get too tall under long days

Short crop cycle and concentrated harvest means increased margins

Also well-suited for producing dwarf-type flowers for bouquets

Strong seedling and plant vigor

More daylength neutral for greater flexibility in programming

Pollenless flower heads stay clean all through the distribution channel

An extra ring of rounded, overlapping petals for better-filled, more attractive flower heads and an increased percentage of saleable stems

VINCENT®

SUNFLOWER • Standard • F1

This series is a major step forward in sunflower breeding. Vincent® was bred to be less sensitive to day length for greater flexibility in programming, allowing growers to produce high quality crops early, mid and late season.

Vincent’s Choice features the well-loved combination of a brown center and deep orange petals while Vincent’s Fresh has a crisp, green center which is a clear alternative to current selections.

Helianthus annuus

vincent’s® choice PVPAF SAKSUN002

vincent’s® fresh PVPAF SAKSUN001

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VEGETATIVE

SAKATA 115

This year marks Sakata’s 100th anniversary of providing growers with innovative and value-added genetics. While our early reputation was built around world-class seed production, the quality of our vegetative assortment is second to none and continues to expand.

Our breeding efforts are focused on delivering exceptional performance throughout the value chain; meeting the demands of growers, retailers and end consumers alike. In addition to delivering reliable and award-winning performance, we provide in-depth technical support for all our vegetative products.

Our past dedication toward advancing the flower industry is reflected in our dynamic breeding programs and an impressive pipeline of innovative products to come.


VEGETATIVEBreeding breakthroughs don’t come around often, but Sakata’s vegetative assortment is a great place to start your search for innovative and award-winning genetics.

Calipetite™ is a remarkably well-behaved calibrachoa that is ideal for high-density production, easy to ship and delivers an irresistable offer at retail.

SunPatiens® is a revolutionary new category that grows in sun or shade, rain or shine, and provides unmatched color in the garden for three seasons of the year. Easy to grow and unaffected by downy mildew, more and more growers are converting to SunPatiens and watching their sales grow as a result.

SuperCal® is a whole new genus with the best traits of petunia and calibrachoa rolled up into one super performer called petchoa. Featuring stronger roots, larger flowers and exceptional heat tolerance, it’s another fine example of Sakata products that provide value to growers, retailers and consumers alike.

FEATURED PRODUCTS: CALIPETITE™ page 117 • SUNPATIENS® page 122 • SUPERCAL® page 134


CALIPETITE™

Calipetite™ is a true breakthrough in calibrachoa breeding. It is a naturally compact mound of color that doesn’t require any growth regulators or supplemental lighting. This sweet series is ideal for mini color bowls, ships well and delivers irresistible retail shelf appeal and high sell-through.

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calipetite (left) vs. traditional calibrachoa

The BEST choice for high density/small-container production

Dense mounding habit compared to typical leggy Calibrachoa

Daylength neutral - blooms without supplemental lighting

Perfect end cap item as 7-8 inch color bowl

A natural fit for 3-in-1 combos

Naturally compact and well-branched (no PGRs required)

High pH tolerance (7.0) prevents yellow foliage

blue PPAF SAKCAL106

pink PPAF SAKCAL104

redPPAF SAKCAL105

whitePPAF SAKCAL108

yellow PPAF SAKCAL107

CALIPETITE™

CALIBRACHOA

Calipetite™ grows into a dense ball of color and doesn’t require any PGRs. Let us repeat, NO PGRs. Naturally compact and well behaved, this series is ideal for shipping and has long lasting retail shelf appeal. It flowers readily under short days so early shipping in color is a breeze. Ideal for 3-in-1 combos, quart, multipack or 7-8 inch/18-20 cm color bowl.

Calibrachoa x hybrida

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burgundy wedding train PP17,003

emerald & snow

Burgundy leaves edged in lime

24-36 inches/60-90 cm

This upright coleus grows 24-36 inches tall

Can be pinched or sheared as needed to control the shape

Forms full mounds that trail over containers or in the garden

Can be pinched or sheared for desired shape

This is a smaller leaved coleus that plays well with other plants

Emerald green foliage with splashes of white mixes well with other plants

Stained Glassworks™ is a trademark of Ecke Ranch

Stained Glassworks™ is a trademark of Ecke Ranch

STAINED GLASSWORKS™BURGUNDY WEDDING TRAIN

STAINED GLASSWORKS™EMERALD & SNOW

COLEUS

COLEUS

Part of the Stained Glassworks™ series of full-sun-tolerant coleus, Burgundy Wedding train is aptly named. This vegetative coleus has a trailing habit and is easy to grow.

Emerald & Snow is an upright landscape coleus and part of the Stained Glassworks™ series of full-sun-tolerant coleus.




ORANGE MARMALADE

FIRECRACKER FLOWER

With outstanding results in virtually every field trial, Orange Marmalade is tolerant of high heat and humidity and makes a superb crop for late summer and early fall sales. Excellent in mixed containers and in beds.

Crossandra infundibuliformis

Glossy green foliage and large, bright orange flower clusters bring a tropical flair to home or patio Can be grown in a variety of container sizes

including 4-6 inch/10-15 cm pots and baskets

Outstanding in mixed containers, patio planters and beds

Ideal for summer programs


In independent trails across North America, Pinball delivered exceptional garden performance through even the most extreme summer conditions.

PINBALL™

GOMPHRENA

As the first vegetative Gomphrena on the market, Pinball™ stands apart with its strong mounding habit and vibrant color for higher retail sell-through.

Proven landscape performance, exceptional heat and drought tolerance, and outstanding retail presentation make this a winner at retail and for consumers. The unique texture, mounding habit and continuous flowering are ideal in mixed containers.

Gomphrena hybrid

Strong semi-mounding habit loaded with vibrant flowers for ideal retail presentation

Unique flower form and intense colors make Pinball an excellent component plant for mixed combinations

Delivers worry-free color all summer long

Excellent heat and drought tolerance

NEW for 2013!

NEWSERIES

purplePPAF SAKGOM004

snow-tip lavenderPPAF SAKGOM005

whitePPAF SAKGOM003

SunPatiens® offer unrivaled three-season flower power and increasing consumer brand preference creates pull through demand at retail.

For complete information on branded packaging and other retail support materials, please go to www.SunPatiens.com/marketing or scan the QR code to the right.

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These remarkable plants represent a breeding breakthrough: robust, sun-loving, heat-loving New Guinea-type impatiens that thrive in full sun or part shade and deliver continuous color from spring through hard frost. Unaffected by downy mildew, SunPatiens® are an excellent alternative to seed impatiens, offering non-stop color and impressive 3-to-1 coverage in the garden.

Choose from three distinct habits in 23 colors that perform in sun or shade, rain or shine.

Easy-to-grow and versatile

No PGRs needed when grown as directed

Very fast growth for quick turns – 2 to 3 weeks shorter crop time than standard varieties!

Grow cool for highest quality and save energy costs

UNAFFECTED BY DOWNY MILDEW Direct stick in containers up to 6 inch/13 cm

Strong root development for quick establishment and growth; roots in 2 weeks

Thrives under high heat and humidity, outperforming traditional New Guinea impatiens in growth, stress tolerance and flower power

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SUNPATIENS® COMPACT

The Compact Series is bred for smaller container production with the best habit for strong retail appeal. This series is also good for multipack production.

Impatiens x hybrida hort

The best choice for multipack, high density production Grows 16-32 inches/40-80 cm tall and 14-24

inches/35-60 cm wide in the landscape

No PGRs needed when grown as directed

UNAFFECTED BY DOWNY MILDEWShorter internodes and exceptional branching for dense, bushy plants

blush pinkUS PP19,597

lilacUS PP19,392

coralUS PP19,622

magentaUS PP21,769

deep roseUS PP21,753

orangeUS PP19,498

electric orangePPAF SAKIMP025

redPPAF SAKIMP030

hot coralPPAF SAKIMP026

white improvedPPAF SAKIMP027

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NEW

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pink flashPPAF SAKIMP031

NEW

SUNPATIENS® SPREADING

Spreading SunPatiens® have a mounding habit and are ideal for baskets, containers and in the landscape where fast coverage is needed.


Mounding habit is perfect for baskets and containers and for fast coverage in bedsUNAFFECTED BY DOWNY MILDEW

Grows 20-36 inches/50-90 cm tall and 24-36 inches/60-90 cm wide in the landscape

carmine redPPAF SAKIMP022

coronaUS PP21,014

salmonUS PP19,500

whiteUS PP21,768


SUNPATIENS® VIGOROUS

Vigorous SunPatiens® are ideal in large landscapes and municipal plantings. The Vigorous series provides outstanding performance where fast-growing, massive color is essential. This is an ideal product for 60-70mm landscape-ready liners or larger container production. New plantings root fast and fill in rapidly and develop strong stems for long-lasting displays that hold up well in rain and wind.


Ideal for 60-70 mm landscape-ready linersGrows 24-48 inches/60-122 cm tall and 24-30 inches/60-76 cm wide in the landscape UNAFFECTED BY DOWNY MILDEW

orangeUS PP17,663

blush pinkPPAF SAKIMP023

pinkUS PP22,516

coralUS PP19,593

redUS PP17,708

lavenderUS PP19,501

whiteUS PP19,616

magentaUS PP17,662


magic carpet™ hanging baskets

Extremely early to bloom and frost tolerant for early spring sales

Durable along garden paths, in high traffic areas and between pavers

Semi-upright mounding habit is ideal for 4 inch/10 cm production and superb in baskets as a mix component

Vibrant yellow blooms blanket plants early in the season and all through summer

Native to Argentina; extremely heat tolerant

MAGIC CARPET™

MECARDONIA

A tough, durable plant that is loaded with a continuous supply of bright yellow flowers all season long. Magic Carpet™ features a semi-mounding habit that presents well at retail. Because it is both frost and heat tolerant, it is an ideal season extender for early and late sales.

Mecardonia

yellowPPAF SAKMEC002


fire burst

CAPE DAISY™

OSTEOSPERMUM

Our Cape Daisy™ osteo series features core main colors as well as unique novelties to differentiate your assortment from the mainstream production.

Osteospermum x hybrida

Robust, well-branched plants completely covered with flowers

Flowers stay open under low-light conditions

Large, flat blooms feature unique colors with high retail appeal

Can be produced in 6 -8 inch/15-20 cm pots as well as patio planters and mixed containers

antique blueUS PP22,853

nasinga™ white

eye catcher purplePPAF SAKOST8340

nuanza copper purpleUS PP18,958

fire burstPPAF SAKOST8433

purplePPAF SAKOST8181

maraUS PP20,522

softly pink impPPAF SAKOST8366

nasinga™ purple

terracottaUS PP22,628

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NEW


CASCADIA DAISY

CRESENDO™

OSTEOSPERMUM

OSTEOSPERMUM

Bred for use in hanging baskets or as a groundcover, Cascadia opens up a new market segment for osteos.

Crescendo™ is a vigorous SUMMER osteo with exceptional heat tolerance for later season sales. The semi-mounding habit makes them ideal for baskets and containers as well as combinations and beds.



First commercial osteospermum series with a true trailing habit

The SUMMER OSTEO bred to bloom and set new buds throughout the summer heat

An inter-specific hybrid bred to be produced under warmer conditions than other Osteos

Flowers always face out for greater color impact

Extra large daisy flowers stay in bloom all summer

Vigorous grower with semi-mounding habit is ideal for mixed containers

Good heat tolerance 68°F/20°C Ideal for hanging baskets

light purpleUS PP22,287

compact purpleUS PP18,981

dawn blushUS PP20,715

primroseUS PP18,980

yellowUS PP15,816

pinkUS PP21,087

whiteUS PP21,068


purple

golden yellowUS PP19,602

bicolor pinkAKZAPIB

purpleUS PP16,979

bicolor purpleUS PP15,761

copper apricotSAKSISCAP

whiteUS PP16,978

yellow glowPPAF SAKOST8194

copper yellowUS PP19,566

SIDE SHOW™

OSTEOSPERMUM

Side Show™ is the go-to series for uniform mass production and heat tolerance. Shorter plants mean more racks per cart for efficient shipping.


Compact, upright habit with strong stems and exceptional flower power

Tolerates a wide range of production conditions

Ideal for 4-6 inch/10-20 cm pots, patio or mass garden plantings

Flowers continue to bloom through summer heat in most areas

This early blooming series is very well branched and easy to produce dense, full plants with high consumer appeal


mini blast™ rose PP23,055

LUCKY

MINI BLAST™ ROSE

CLOVER

PETUNIA

Lucky’s bronze foliage with deep purple undersides and bright yellow flowers add contrast to mixed containers. It is also a striking specimen plant. This sterile ornamental clover thrives in warm temperatures and works well for summer sales.

A cousin to the ever popular Raspberry Blast®, Mini Blast™ Rose is 10-12 days earlier to bloom and has a more controlled, mounding habit. Flowers are smaller in size but maintain a consistent pattern.

Oxalis sp.

Petunia

Thrives in warm temperatures so is ideal for summer basket sales

Unique tri-color star pattern flowers delivers the WOW factor at retail

Continous supply of medium-size flowers cover the entire plant

Lucky is sterile so is non-invasive

NEW for 2013!

The mounded to trailing habit works well in mixed containers

Excellent branching with strong mounding habit is ideal for both quart and basket production

Good heat tolerance for strong summer performance

yellow hanging basket

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SUPERTUNIA®

PETUNIA

Proven Winners® Supertunia® collection of vegetative petunias represent some of the best varieties on the market, ideally selected for garden performance. Sakata is pleased to have several varieties of petunias in this outstanding collection.

Petunia hybrida

Outstanding performers in containers, hanging baskets and beds Continuous blooming through the season

Striking tones and colors

Extremely free flowering with blooms over the whole plant

Supertunia® and Proven Winners® are registered trademarks of Proven Winners, LLC

Very good weather tolerance over a wide climate range

Day length neutral, able to flower under short days

royal magentaUS PP14,037

raspberry blastUS PP16,588

royal velvetUS PP13,887


decorative mix

SUN DANCE™

PORTULACA

With a semi-mounding, upright habit, Sun Dance™ makes a strong retail presentation and colorful show in the garden.

Portulaca oleracea

Excellent season extender

Large flowers stay open longer into the early evening for greater consumer satisfaction

Extremely heat tolerant providing color throughout the summer

cherry redSAKPOR002

goldSAKPOR004

lemonSAKPOR005

pinkSAKPOR003

roseSAKPOR001

whiteSAKPOR006

SUMMER JOY™

PORTULACA

Summer Joy™ is a vegetative series of prostrate portulaca with large single flowers.

Portulaca oleracea

pinkUS PP12,277

orangeUS PP12,328

scarletUS PP12,244

wine redUS PP12,251

yellowUS PP12,256

A vigorous, spreading habit that is good as a groundcover and in baskets or containers

Extra-large flowers are 2-2.5 inches/5-6 cm across

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When it comes to garden performance, SuperCal® is uniquely superior to other petunias.

Part petunia, part Calibrachoa, SuperCal® combines the best of both to deliver superior performance and higher customer satisfaction.

For complete information on branded packaging and other retail support materials, please go to SuperCalPetunia.com or scan the QR Code below.

Part petunia, part calibrachoa, SuperCal® combines the best of both to deliver superior performance and higher customer satisfaction.

When it comes to garden performance, SuperCal® is uniquely superior to all other petunias.

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The All-Weather Petunia!™ SuperCal® delivers value to growers, retailers and consumers alike because its breatkthrough intergeneric breeding combines the best qualities of petunias and calibrachoa into one unique series. Non-sticky foliage, large flowers, healthy vigor and exceptional heat tolerance deliver the performance consumers demand. Use SuperCal® to enhance the WOW factor of your combined planters and baskets as well.

When it comes to garden performance, SuperCal® is uniquely superior to other petunias.

Part petunia, part Calibrachoa, SuperCal® combines the best of both to deliver superior performance and higher customer satisfaction.

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SUPERCAL®

Petchoa hybrids

Known for its large vibrant flowers and superior outdoor performance, SuperCal® is the ideal combination of petunia and calibrachoa. For the grower, SuperCal is early blooming, pH tolerant and ideal for cold-frame/low-energy production. For the retailer, non-sticky foliage provides a cleaner look, strong roots keep leaves greener under stress, and crisp vibrant flowers provide higher sell-through. For the consumer, exceptional garden performance under all kinds of weather - from unexpected late frosts, to rainy-wet cycles and even through the high heat of summer. SuperCal® delivers value.

Strong roots minimize disease and pH problems

Excellent weather tolerance – flowers rebound quickly after rain and conditioned plants are frost tolerant to 25°F/-4°C

Early flowering and low temperature requirement for cost effective, early season production

Large flowers and robust habit are ideal component plant for mixed baskets and containers as well as beds

Breakthrough breeding delivers better heat tolerance then both petunia and calibrachoa

The All Weather Petunia™

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UPRIGHT

SuperCal varieties tend to fall under two habits - Upright and Trailing.

As plants mature they all develop a strong semi-mounding finish; however, it’s important to consider these differences when selecting varieties for small pot production

blue US PP21,913

blushing pink PPAF SAKPXC008

cherry US PP21,853

neon rose US PP19,130

pink ice US PP23,372

purple US PP19,129

terra cotta US PP19,122

vanilla blush US PP21,545

velvet US PP18,824

violet PPAF SAKPXC011

TRAILING

artist rose PPAF SAKPXC010

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ASPABROC F1 Baby Broccoli

SNOWBOWL F1 Cauliflower

Available as seed to home gardeners for the first time! Known as Broccolini® in the produce section of your grocery store and on restaurant menus, Aspabroc resembles a broccoli raab with an asparagus stem, and offers a mild taste. Aspabroc is easy to grow and requires little space. First maturity of the central shoots is 50-60 days from transplant.

Snowbowl (SCF4508) is a mid-early maturing variety (90-95 days from transplant) with good uniformity and tight inner wrapper leaves. Plant stature is smaller than others, making it ideal for tight spaces. Snowbowl produces heavy, dome-shaped heads with small air pockets and excellent curd quality.

Sakata Home Grown, a vegetable seed division at Sakata America, has been very busy finding great new varieties for the home garden. We have a fantastic line-up of great tasting, productive, and easy to grow vegetables that consumers crave. Here are just a few of the highlights for 2013.

NEW! DEDICATED HOME GROWN WEB PAGESThe newly upgraded Sakata vegetables website now includes a special section designed especially for home garden suppliers. To peruse the site, just scan the QR code to the right or go to www.sakatavegetables.com and click on the Home Grown tab. Our website also includes suggested varieties for starting a vegetable line or adding a new collection.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOUWe participate in CAST and OFA at the Sakata booth, and have vegetable trials in August and November. Please come see us. To learn more about Home Grown events, please visit us on the web.

WHAT’S NEW FOR GREENHOUSE GROWERS

To see our entire line-up, check out www.sakatavegetables.com

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WHAT’S NEW FOR GREENHOUSE GROWERS

TOUCHDOWN F1 Bell PepperTouchdown (SPP6001) offers a strong, prolific plant with continuous setting ability and excellent cover. This variety has a very high yield potential of large to extra-large blocky fruit that mature from dark green to deep red. The fruit are smooth with thick walls and have a crisp, good flavor.

EARLY SUMMER F1 Bell PepperEarly Summer (XPP8048Y) is an extra-large, dark green-to-yellow bell pepper with strong plants and a very impressive yield potential. The fruit are firm, smooth, glossy and high quality, with thick walls and a uniformly blocky shape. Early Summer has an excellent disease resistance package.

PRIMAVERA F1 SquashPrimavera is a high-yielding hybrid vegetable spaghetti squash. It has similar size (2.5-3 pounds) to the standard OP variety with nice canary yellow skin color at maturity. The fruit have excellent uniformity in size and shape, growing on a restricted vine that does not get as long as the standard OP.

ORANGE YOU SWEET • RIGHT ON REDYES TO YELLOW • F1 HUNGARIAN CHEESE PEPPERS This fun series is very early maturing (65-68 days from transplant) yet sets continuous high yields. Peppers hang like ornaments on top of full, 18-24 inch plants. Fruits are flattened and round, with flutes around the stem end, and have thick walls. The plants are suitable for garden or container growing and the harvests are well suited for stuffing or pickling.

PEPPERMINT Swiss ChardPeppermint is the only chard with two-toned stems. Highly ornamental plants boast pure white petioles with vibrant pink streaks topped by dark green, glossy leaves. Peppermint matures in 58-63 days from seeding and shows very high resistance to bolting. It is a great choice for specialty produce or mixed with ornamentals and performs well across multiple seasons.

To see our entire line-up, check out www.sakatavegetables.com

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