New Products

Adriana Heikkila

Abbott-Ipco Inc.
Caladium Classic Pink is a fancy leaf hybrid that is similar to the commercial variety Rosebud, which is disappearing due to production problems. Classic Pink is more reliable for the producer and consumer, has a relatively short crop time and an intermediate habit. Suited for pots 6 in. and larger. It should be de-eyed to improve pot habit and can take full sun and reaches heights of 12 to 18 in. For more information, email abbott@abbott-ipco.com.

Ball FloraPlant
MixMasters multi-liners from Ball FloraPlant are colorful combos that rock. From all-calibrachoa mixes to multi-species, MixMasters stays at the top of the charts with 13 new and improved combinations for 2016. Every “recipe” has been thoroughly trialed and monitored to ensure consistency and efficiency. Combining perfectly mastered colors and greater genetic diversity, MixMasters offers rock star home garden performance every time. Look for new and popular recipes like Pop Culture, Eye Caramba (pictured) and Fantasyland. All components sourced from their Las Limas farm.

Growers Supply
Growers Supply is offering a new Blackout Systems, which provide effective light deprivation that improves crop quality. The new Blackout Systems maximize your business potential by providing the opportunity to control the light cycle, allowing you to decide when you harvest your crop. These fully automated systems provide efficient light deprivation that can lead to lowered labor costs. Designed specifically for the S500 Greenhouses, these Blackout Systems create optimal growing environments.



McConkey
Ship up to 50% more pots per cart with this new trade gallon from McConkey. Comparable in cost and volume to a standard trade gallon, this new container offers several key advantages to improve your production efficiency: lower production costs by fitting more pots per square foot of growing space, save 10% in soil use over standard trade gallons and increase shipping density by as much as 50% over regular trade gallons, lowering the cost of distribution.

Philips
Featuring Philips GreenPower LED toplighting. Light is too often a limiting factor in greenhouse growing. However, the right light solution—spectrum, intensity and duration—can serve as the genesis of growth. Philips Horticulture LED toplighting is the energy-efficient light solution that supports the optimal growth and development of perennials, ornamental crops, bedding plants and more. Harness the full power of the light spectrum to stimulate photosynthesis and growth and support plant development and morphology with Philips LED toplighting. Experience growth like never before.

Suntory Flowers Ltd.
Senetti has a fashionable new sister series that really sparkles. Frilly petals dance on top of soft grey-green foliage in shades of Light Pink, Sky Blue and Lavender (pictured). Although Senetti Sparkle may look dainty, these reblooming pericallis varieties are the most heat tolerant of the group. Plants are also more compact and earlier to bloom than the classic Senetti series, while bringing a new color palette. Bred by Suntory Flowers, Senetti Sparkle liners are available through EuroAmerican Propagators.