Plant Development Services , Inc. ( PDSI ) announce the introduction of an regalia of unexampled varieties at Cultivate 2024 . " With a inviolable focus on colour innovations , the new spillage play up our committedness to beauty , resilience , and exceptional performance , " the PDSI squad states .
" The past yr has been one of unprecedented emergence for Plant Development Services , " says Kip McConnell , Business Development Director with PDSI . " We celebrated the addition of two unexampled brand and saw many of our raw releases honored with prestigious industry awards . The route from a plant life ’s discovery to the garden center is made possible through meaningful partnership . At Cultivate 2024 , we ’re delighted to shine a spotlight on the plants and partners making this growing possible . "
The next 2025 trade unveiling will be offer throughSouthern Living Plant Collection , Sunset Plant Collection , andEncore Azalea :
Encore Azalea Autumn Kiss- " The newest summation to the Encore collection features keen semi - double blooms with shiny pink edges that gracefully fade into a delicate pastel pink towards the center , in the end blending into a nearly white core . This heavy bloomer reblooms in outpouring , summertime , and descend against a stunning backdrop of verdant evergreen plant foliage . Autumn Kiss fly high in full sun and is hardy in USDA geographical zone 6 - 10 , reaching 3 - 4 ' eminent and wide when ripe . "
Encore Azalea Autumn Kiss
Silver Caress Mahonia- " Bring shimmery richness to shaded spaces with the feathery foliage of Silver Caress . easy , bamboo - similar leaf offers okay texture , cause , and a ash gray hue that shine in partial and full shade configurations . An comfortable - concern compact evergreen , Silver Caress offers year - rotund visual interest with the summate incentive of pollyannaish chicken blooms in wintertime . With ranking drouth and heat tolerance , Silver Caress prosper in USDA Zones 7 - 9 , accomplish 3.5 ' high by 3 ' widely when ripe . "
Silver Caress Mahonia
Nelliet Ilex- " Excellent ramification and glistening dark fleeceable foliage characterize this low - maintenance Charles Hardin Holley . tender an attractive pyramidic habit , this landscape star require minimum pruning to keep a slow , compact form . Nelliet is an idealistic selection for privacy viewing , woodland gardens , and hedges , with glistening cherry berries bring home the bacon an extra pop of colour as the weather cools . Reaching 15 - 25 ' senior high school by 10 - 15 ' widely when matured , Nelliet thrives in full sunshine to part shade and is suitable for USDA zone 6 - 9 . "
Nelliet Ilex
Tokyo Skies Aspidistra- " Winner of the 2023 Cultivate Retailer ’s Choice Award ™ , this eye - catching groundcover has garnered acclaim for its attractive dark green and white diversification and its exceptional resilience in the landscape painting . A waterwise groundcover that thrives in partial to full shade preferences , Tokyo Skies also performs well as a houseplant beyond its USDA Zone 8 - 10 hardiness region . Reaching 2 - 3 ' high by 1 - 2 ' widely when fledged , Tokyo Skies boom in containers , mete , and accent plantings . "
Tokyo Skies Aspidistra
Additionally , this year , PDSI is fete the debut limited liberation of the new Better Boxwood collection . With four diversity accommodate to a diverse image of landscape uses , Better Boxwood is one of the state ’s first " scientifically bred blight - insubordinate " collection of boxwoods . With partnership now in place with 31 licensed growers , the Better Boxwood ingathering will be available through retailers across the US and online in fall 2024 and give 2025 .
Better Boxwood
PDSI and Better Boxwood partnerEverde Growersare naturalise an busy electronic connection of agriculturalist from coast to coast , indorse them with robust marketing initiative , lock POP and signage , and education opportunities . The group will gather for a agriculturalist ’s breakfast at Cultivate on Tuesday , July 15 . concerned agriculturist are promote to attend and can register at : http://plantdevelopment.com / better - box - raiser - web - breakfast/
To learn more about PDSI ’s upcoming releases and initiatives , confab Booth # 3059 at Cultivate or contact Corrina Murray at[email protected ] .
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