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Pack Trials 2023

Carola Mantel and René Knijn with Hem Genetics with in the bag the new Antirrhinum/Snapdragon series 'DoubleShot'. The double flowering series consists of 5 colors, one of which (the orange bicolor) won an AAS award.
Carola Mantel and René Knijn with Hem Genetics with in the bag the new Antirrhinum/Snapdragon series 'DoubleShot'. The double flowering series consists of 5 colors, one of which (the orange bicolor) won an AAS award.
DoubleShot is characterized by a fenomenal branching and performs well is both hot and colder climate zones
DoubleShot is characterized by a fenomenal branching and performs well is both hot and colder climate zones
Another highlight is the petunia 'Shake' series. 25 years ago Hem Genetics started breeding compact petunia series. The amount of different (combination of) colors is enormous. Arguably, the 'Shake', which combines colors in such a way the exact outcome is unknown and every time produces unique phenotypes, is realy something new.
Another highlight is the petunia 'Shake' series. 25 years ago Hem Genetics started breeding compact petunia series. The amount of different (combination of) colors is enormous. Arguably, the 'Shake', which combines colors in such a way the exact outcome is unknown and every time produces unique phenotypes, is realy something new.
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For example
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For example (2)
A sea of colors
A sea of colors
A sea of colors (2)
A sea of colors (2)
Fulco Spithoven, sales manager with Benary, presenting the new tagetes 'Super Hero' series
Fulco Spithoven, sales manager with Benary, presenting the new tagetes 'Super Hero' series
One of the highlights a the begonia 'Stonehedge', and extention to the 'Big' series. There is a Big, there is a Big Deluxxe, and now there is Stonehedge (meaning 'Super Big', but not named like that because the flowers itself are not bigger per se. A few samples however, will be enough to turn the average roundabout into a colorful garden).
One of the highlights a the begonia 'Stonehedge', and extention to the 'Big' series. There is a Big, there is a Big Deluxxe, and now there is Stonehedge (meaning 'Super Big', but not named like that because the flowers itself are not bigger per se. A few samples however, will be enough to turn the average roundabout into a colorful garden).
'Unique' is a dark leaved Tuberous Begonia. Allegedly, Benary is the only breeder who has a dark leaved series available
'Unique' is a dark leaved Tuberous Begonia. Allegedly, Benary is the only breeder who has a dark leaved series available
The new Gazania Zany Sunny Side Side Up is called like that because that's exatly what it does: when there is abundant sun light, the flowers don't twist but stay wide open.
The new Gazania Zany Sunny Side Side Up is called like that because that's exatly what it does: when there is abundant sun light, the flowers don't twist but stay wide open.
Uniformity might be the most crucial asset breeders look for. In these particular trials, Benary highlights its new varieties on one long table. Parallel, you can see corresponding varieties of colleague-breeders
Uniformity might be the most crucial asset breeders look for. In these particular trials, Benary highlights its new varieties on one long table. Parallel, you can see corresponding varieties of colleague-breeders
Suzanne Kooi, manager marketing with Pan American Seed, presenting a new Cuphea series in 3 different colors
Suzanne Kooi, manager marketing with Pan American Seed, presenting a new Cuphea series in 3 different colors
Fuzzy Fern is an asparagus fern (not to be confused with the aspargus vegetable!). Its seed stand out for its great germination power
Fuzzy Fern is an asparagus fern (not to be confused with the aspargus vegetable!). Its seed stand out for its great germination power
Two new varieties are added to the Tuberous Begonia On Top series, one of them being this 'Polka Dot'
Two new varieties are added to the Tuberous Begonia On Top series, one of them being this 'Polka Dot'
Coleus is another specialty of PanAm, as the company is more casually known within the sector. The 'Premium Sun' is both sun and shade-loving
Coleus is another specialty of PanAm, as the company is more casually known within the sector. The 'Premium Sun' is both sun and shade-loving
The Dianthus Coronet series is grown from seed and is characterized by its exceptionally large flowers
The Dianthus Coronet series is grown from seed and is characterized by its exceptionally large flowers
Almost as famous as the company itself is its Impatiens Beacon-series. For two reasons: because of its meldew-resistance, but also for the charity work which is done with the revenue it generates. Every year, a certain percentage  of the sales is donated to a charity organization supporting the interests of people with a rare disease
Almost as famous as the company itself is its Impatiens Beacon-series. For two reasons: because of its meldew-resistance, but also for the charity work which is done with the revenue it generates. Every year, a certain percentage  of the sales is donated to a charity organization supporting the interests of people with a rare disease
Yellow is a new color added to the E3 Petunia Easy Wave series
Yellow is a new color added to the E3 Petunia Easy Wave series
Driving around in the area in this time of year is a real treat
Driving around in the area in this time of year is a real treat
Menniu Liu is a product manager with Syngenta/Floranova, here presenting a new Coleus variety.
Menniu Liu is a product manager with Syngenta/Floranova, here presenting a new Coleus variety.
'Mezmerize Mosaic', its all in the name - and its trendy!
'Mezmerize Mosaic', its all in the name - and its trendy!
Sweet Duet is een series of double flowering snapdragons. As of this year, the breeders have seven different colors availble. The plant is sturdy and produces a lot of shoots
Sweet Duet is een series of double flowering snapdragons. As of this year, the breeders have seven different colors availble. The plant is sturdy and produces a lot of shoots
Often breeders advertise their plants by saying the stay small in production but explode in the garden. To 'prove' the Nicotiana Serius does so a few samples, available in two new colors (Deep Rose and Lime) are presented here.
Often breeders advertise their plants by saying the stay small in production but explode in the garden. To 'prove' the Nicotiana Serius does so a few samples, available in two new colors (Deep Rose and Lime) are presented here.
9 in 10 salvia's are red, but there is more. The Flipside series shows the cone can be yellowish, while the actual flowers can actually have different colors.
9 in 10 salvia's are red, but there is more. The Flipside series shows the cone can be yellowish, while the actual flowers can actually have different colors.
The Whitegold Max is a new Tagetes variety grown from seed
The Whitegold Max is a new Tagetes variety grown from seed
Ilona Smith with ABZ Seeds, here showing the newest color (Cherry Blossom) in the Summer Breeze series
Ilona Smith with ABZ Seeds, here showing the newest color (Cherry Blossom) in the Summer Breeze series
Summer vibes at ABZ
Summer vibes at ABZ
On the left visitors can admire experimentals, the three tabels on the right show the exisiting assortiment en mirror each other in growth stages
On the left visitors can admire experimentals, the three tabels on the right show the exisiting assortiment en mirror each other in growth stages
It probably cannot be proven, but according to most the Delizz is the most tasty strawberry in the entire ABZ strawberry inventory
It probably cannot be proven, but according to most the Delizz is the most tasty strawberry in the entire ABZ strawberry inventory
ABZ is unique in combining taste and looks; the plants produce tasty strawberries while simultaneously being an ornamental plant you would wanna have even if there were no fruits.
ABZ is unique in combining taste and looks; the plants produce tasty strawberries while simultaneously being an ornamental plant you would wanna have even if there were no fruits.
What to do with the harvest of plants at display? There's a lot of things one can think of, but one of the more orginal ideas is to have a local patisserie process the fruits in a delicious cake
What to do with the harvest of plants at display? There's a lot of things one can think of, but one of the more orginal ideas is to have a local patisserie process the fruits in a delicious cake
Viktoriia Taranenko with Prudac, preseting one of the novelties in the breeders' assortment: the Tiny Temptation (here orange - it comes in three colors, the others beeing red and yellow).
Viktoriia Taranenko with Prudac, preseting one of the novelties in the breeders' assortment: the Tiny Temptation (here orange - it comes in three colors, the others beeing red and yellow).
Sunny Drops, know for its 'tear drop', also comes in three colors (yellow, red, orange). Besides, the plant is available in two different sizes: the small ones are called 'Baby' (the ones on the photo), the big ones are called 'Heartbrakers'
Sunny Drops, know for its 'tear drop', also comes in three colors (yellow, red, orange). Besides, the plant is available in two different sizes: the small ones are called 'Baby' (the ones on the photo), the big ones are called 'Heartbrakers'
Something new in the breeders' inventory, which mostly consists of mini-tomato's, mini-cucumbers, mini-peppers and other mini-vegetables, is this Allium 'Autumn Bee Attraction', an edible ornamental which also attracts a lot of pollinators in the garden.
Something new in the breeders' inventory, which mostly consists of mini-tomato's, mini-cucumbers, mini-peppers and other mini-vegetables, is this Allium 'Autumn Bee Attraction', an edible ornamental which also attracts a lot of pollinators in the garden.
Peek into the trials, which were held at Vertify in Zwaagdijk
Peek into the trials, which were held at Vertify in Zwaagdijk
This thing is called a 'Pumpkin Pepper', a pepper disguised as pumpkin. This one is called 'Spooky Sweet Red', amon others meaning that it changes its color to red when it ripens
This thing is called a 'Pumpkin Pepper', a pepper disguised as pumpkin. This one is called 'Spooky Sweet Red', amon others meaning that it changes its color to red when it ripens
And there is a second one: the 'Halloween Sweet Red'. This ones starts of black and goes to red when it matures
And there is a second one: the 'Halloween Sweet Red'. This ones starts of black and goes to red when it matures