New Products

Ellen C. Wells

Suntory Flowers Ltd.
Violina Cobalt Blue is the newest color in the Violinia series, the first true vegetative trailing viola. Suntory Flowers claims the vigor of Violinia surpasses all other violas, maturing at 6-in. tall and 14-in. wide. Cobalt Blue carries an abundance of deep-purple blooms, which fill hanging baskets and patio pots with continuous blooms, particularly in fall and early spring. 


BASF/Whitmire Micro-Gen
Fungaflor TR Dry Micro Total Release Fungicide is the first and only fungicide available as a total release product. Fungaflor’s active ingredient, Imazalil, is a Group 3 fungicide that prevents and controls botrytis and other diseases such as alternaria, downey mildew, powdery mildew and rust. As a dry aerosol formulation, it reduces the risk of spreading diseases in the greenhouse. Use Fungaflor on a variety of bedding plants, cut flowers, hanging baskets, foliage, potted plants, ornamentals and perennials.


Aquaterr Instruments & Automation   
Aquaterr’s eight-input Remote Control Kits offer wireless, solar-powered transmission and reception of signals for a wide variety of applications, including irrigation, water wells and wastewater management systems. Kits consist of a transmitter, receiver and omni-directional antenna. The transmitter signal travels on a non-line-of-sight basis over any terrain, regardless of hills, buildings and trees. Featuring a five-mile range, the signal is uniquely encoded and redundant to avoid tampering.


Selecta
First Class 
MiniFamous Double Amethyst is one of Selecta’s three new MiniFamous double-flowered calibrachoa varieties. Selecta is upgrading their existing line with next-generation genetics, featuring early and abundant flowering, great branching and easy growing. Double Amethyst leads the change, together with new MiniFamous Double Orange and Double Lemon.


Abbott-Ipco, Inc.
Caladium Peppermint has an intermediate-sized strap leaf with dark rose-red laminar areas and broad white veins. The most striking peppermint pattern occurs on mature foliage. Immature (de-eyed) foliage is largely white with rose-red blotches. Peppermint is suitable for 4-in. and larger pots, but should be de-eyed for smaller pot sizes. It’s also an interesting plant for hanging baskets.


ITS Irrigation Systems
ITS Irrigation Systems announces their newest line of irrigator controllers, The Quantum. This sophisticated but user-friendly package allows flexibility and watering consistency—essential to have uniform crops ready for shipping. It’s an irrigation controller that’s adaptable to fit your needs but with money savings to help the bottom line.