Just arrived: Rosa Contour

Since its introduction in August 2007 traders have come to appreciate the value of the large flowered Rosa Contour. The long vase life and good performance of this rose are its most important trumps.
So far some 250,000 stems of Contour have been sold and it is anticipated that supply will continue to rise. However, Rosa Contour is supplied in limited volumes and increases in supply are expected to be kept gradual and to be spread over the various auction locations. Rosa Contour stands out because of its lovely, long, white bud with the palest of pink hazes. The bud opens slowly and the curling petals give the flower a very romantic look. Contour is anything but small with flower diameters of 8.5 to 9 cm. The sturdy stems reach lengths of 70 to 90 cm and are sparsely covered with thorns. It has an excellent vase life of between 12 and 14 days. Another feature in its favour is that Contour is easy to dye and still retains its long vase life. This is a product with a great deal to offer. Rosa Contour (vbn code 100451) is supplied all year round to the auctions at Aalsmeer and Naaldwijk and to the FloraHolland auction. Introduction: A recent introduction of a new and distinctive cut flower.
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New Flowers and Vegetables to Try in Your Garden.

Every gardener has favorite plants they rely on and grow every year, but we all like to try something new once in awhile. Hundreds, if not thousands of new plant varieties are developed and each year. Some of them won’t stand the test of time, but many are too tempting to pass up. The plants showcased here are some of the new introductions for 2008 that have tempted me. Take a look to see if any might look good in your garden.

New Flower & Foliage Plant for 2008

View Full-Size Those cleaver plant breeders keep playing with a plant’s best feature and making them better: a dark leaved hibiscus, a tri-color ornamental corn and a foxglove that faces up are some of new annual flowers we’ll see in seed catalogs and nurseries this spring. Keep in mind that although new plants are tested in gardens across hardiness zones, until you actually grow them in your garden, you won’t know how they perform. Soil, weather, and even the attention of the gardener are all variables that will effect how well any grows. So put these to the test and then let me know what you grew and how it did.

New Vegetable Varieties for 2008

View Full-Size New vegetable varieties have seen great improvements in size, yield and disease resistance. None of this matters unless the final result tastes good. On the other hand, if a plant doesn’t grow well, there is no result to taste. There has to be a balance and hopefully, these vegetable varieties have found it. (With a healthy dose of taste.)

Geranium 'Rozanne' - 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year©

View Full-Size OK, Geranium ‘Rozanne’ is not a new plant for 2008, but it is being honored this year. The Perennial Plant Association (PPA) was formed to get the word out about great perennial plants to grow. It’s hard to remember a time when gardeners didn’t know about perennials like hardy geraniums, but that just shows you how well the PPA has done its job. The PPA and other gardeners. Because Geranium ‘Rozanne’ has gotten a good amount of buzz from gardeners, like me, who have grown it and recommended it to others.

Calendula - 2008 Herb of the Year

View Full-Size Calendula is even older than Geranium 'Rozanne', but you'll be seeing a lot of it this year, since the Herb Society of America has chosen it their Herb of the Year. Calendula, or Pot Marigolds, are bright, cheery flowers that blur the lines between ornamental and herb. You can grow them for their profuse blooms or use them in cooking, herbal medicines or as a dye plant. If calendula is new to you, you'll enjoy becoming acquainted.

Calendula - 2008 Herb of the Year

View Full-Size Calendula is even older than Geranium 'Rozanne', but you'll be seeing a lot of it this year, since the Herb Society of America has chosen it their Herb of the Year. Calendula, or Pot Marigolds, are bright, cheery flowers that blur the lines between ornamental and herb. You can grow them for their profuse blooms or use them in cooking, herbal medicines or as a dye plant. If calendula is new to you, you'll enjoy becoming acquainted.