Fleuroselect presents the four entries in this year’s FleuroStar Contest. Each of these novelties is hoping to be hailed as the next ‘Winner with the Wow Factor’, the variety with the highest visual impact at point of sale. Which new variety will succeed Dahlia Sincerity from Syngenta Flowers?
Begonia I’CONIA Aroma Peach, Dümmen Orange
Begonia hybrida I’CONIA Aroma Peach is the new scented Begonia from Dümmen Orange. Over the years breeding has often excluded fragrance in favour of other traits. This new hybrid Begonia has brought aroma back on the agenda. The double flowers in plush peach have a strong garden performance.
Pelargonium Estelle Appleblossom, Florensis
Pelargonium zonale Estelle Appleblossom is named after the Swedish princess Estelle. Estelle Appleblossom stands out with a full flowering rounded plant habit, medium green leaves, and good zonal markings.
Petunia Fun House Potpourri, Syngenta Flowers
Petunia Fun House Potpourri, Syngenta Flowers is a colour changing member of the new Fun House family of Petunias. Each with a unique colour, unusual pattern or shape. Potpourri’s flowers change colour depending on climatic variation. Little light and low temperature will give rose-red colours. Higher temperatures and full sun will lead to solid yellow flowers.
Verbena Mr. LavaLava, Selecta one
Mr. LavaLava has taken its name from the smouldering magma as it erupts from the volcano. The vibrant orange-red flowers creep and spread across the garden It is also suitable for hanging baskets and container combinations.
