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1 Garden WRITERS GROWING TIPS FOR SUPERTUNIA Requires high light in production ppm fertilizer. Watch ph and EC levels. Mini Strawberry Pink Veined and Mini Rose Veined are more sensitive to cold. Keep above 50º F (10º C). Day-length neutral varieties need less PGRs. Cold temperatures also control growth. Yellow growth tips often indicate an iron shortage in response to too high ph. In growing group AA (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for SUPERTUNIA ph/ec: / Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around container just prior to hanging ppm Sumagic spray or 1-3 ppm Bonzi drench are effective at controlling growth. Apply as needed. Supertunia Minis may require higher rates of PGRs. SUPERTUNIA Limoncello Petunia hybrid 'Pactoyel' USPP23282 CanPBRAF SUPERTUNIA Black Cherry Petunia ybrid 'USTUN3003' USPPAF CanPBRAF; Utility Patent Timing Habit Recommended Use Sun-Shade Tolerance Supertunia All Season Mounding 3' 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale, Full sun Vista Trailing 4' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers, Early to flower Best Supertunia for Landscape Supertunia Early Season - Mounding 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale, More shade tolerant than others Summer Length 4' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers, Landscape easier under short days in small containers Supertunia Mid Season - Trailing 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale Best under long days Mini Summer Length 6' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers, Landscape as late crop, Full sun SUPERTUNIA Petunia hybrids 6-14" The Best Petunia. Period. Supertunia varieties are exceptional performers no matter how and where you use them. They create extraordinary hanging baskets and containers because their compact habit means they fill in quickly and don t get leggy. And for performance in the landscape, there is nothing better than Supertunia Vista, which offers vigorous growth and vibrant color. You won t find a more outstanding petunia. SUPERTUNIA USTUN3003 USPPAF CanPBRAF; Utility Patent Black Cherry Petunia hybrid This vigorous Supertunia has a unique burgundy red flower petal with a black throat. It features the same heat tolerance and disease resistance as other Supertunia. It works great in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combos. New this year. SUPERTUNIA Pactoyel USPP23282 CanPBRAF Limoncello Petunia hybrid This outstanding Supertunia is a solid replacement for Supertunia Citrus. It has a slightly softer yellow flower, and yet where the improvement comes into play is the strong branching habit and the ability to grow cold. Limoncello has the same vigor and disease resistance as other Supertunia. It s also very tolerant to heat and cold. New this year. Supertunia Mid Season Vigorous Trailing 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale Best under long days Giant Pink Length 6' from Supernova, Hanging Baskets, Upright as late crop, Full sun Containers with other vigorous varieties, Landscape Supertunia Mid Season - Mounding 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale Full sun Double Summer Length 4' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers, Landscape Supertunia Early Season - Vigorous Trailing 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale Full sun Pretty Much Summer Length 6' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers with Early to flower Picasso and other vigorous varieties, Landscape Picasso in Pink Supertunia Mid Season Mounding 12" 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, and 1.0 GL Royale Best under long days Charm Trailing 2-3' Hanging Baskets, Upright Containers and mixed Full sun containers with other vigorous varieties AWARD WINNER SUPERTUNIA 250 Awards Including: Top Performer, Missouri Botanical Garden; Exceptional Performer, University of Florida; Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Outstanding Rating, Disney Trials; Plant of the Year, Metrolina

2 SUPERTUNIA PRETTY MUCH PICASSO Petunia hybrid BHTUN31501 USPP21649 Can4078 SUPERTUNIA PICASSO IN PINK Petunia hybrid USTUN48002 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERTUNIA PICASSO IN PINK Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Pretty Much Picasso SUPERTUNIA Picasso In Pink Petunia hybrids 8-12" SUPERTUNIA PRETTY MUCH PICASSO Petunia hybrid The unique coloration of this petunia has created a tremendous amount of interest from gardeners, so you ll want to order plenty. With its deep violet throat and softer violet petal surrounded by a chartreuse edge, Pretty Much Picasso makes a striking focal point in the garden. This exceptionally vigorous grower has a strong trailing habit, which makes it perfect in the landscape or large containers. SUPERTUNIA PICASSO IN PINK Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA PRETTY MUCH PICASSO Petunia hybrid Picasso in Pink has all the qualities gardeners love about Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso packed into a more upright habit and a more subtle flower color. The plant is more compact, more mounding, and about 2/3 as vigorous as Pretty Much Picasso and features clear pink flowers with a bright green edge. GROWING TIPS FOR PICASSO IN PINK AND PRETTY MUCH PICASSO Requires high light in production ppm fertilizer. Watch ph and EC levels. Yellow growth tips often indicate an iron shortage in response to too high ph. Do not bring in too early. In growing group AA (see page 225.) Additional Culture Information for SUPERTUNIA PRETTY MUCH PICASSO and SUPERTUNIA PICASSO IN PINK ph/ec: Rooting Out Temperature: Growing Temperature: Holding Temperature: Water Requirements: Planting and Timing: Finish Times in Weeks: Spring Outdoor Finish: / º F (18-22º C) 65-72º F (18-22º C) 50-60º F (10-16º C) outdoors Moderate to Moist Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, First to go outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around container just prior to hanging ppm Sumagic spray or 1-3 ppm Bonzi drench are effective at controlling growth. Apply as needed. 1. Proven Package Sizes: 4.50 Classic, 4.25 Grande, or 1.0 GL Royale 2. Hanging basket tags Growers need to choose from these Proven Packages when ordering Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso and Supertunia Picasso in Pink. When you order these liners, you must choose one of the following two options: 1. Order the traditional white Proven Winners branded container for each liner in one of the available sizes. 2. Order a Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso or Supertunia Picasso in Pink hanging basket tag. Orders for liners placed without orders for container/tag will not ship. Visit for more information

3 SUPERTUNIA Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Mini Rose Veined Improved Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Mini Silver Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Double Dark Blue Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Double Peppermint Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Mini Appleblossom SUPERTUNIA Mini Blue Petunia hybrid 'USTINI7502' USPP17729 Can2874 Petunia hybrid 'Kerminiblue' USPP21043 Can3367 SUPERTUNIA Mini Blue Veined Petunia hybrid 'Conblue' USPP13543 Can1605 SUPERTUNIA Mini Bright Pink Petunia hybrid 'Mediopimo' USPP14858 Can1932 SUPERTUNIA PRISCILLA Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Mini Purple Petunia hybrid 'USTUNI6504' USPP17898 Can2872 SUPERTUNIA Doubles Petunia Supertunia Doubles are twice as ruffled and extremely colorful. Their huge flowers and vigorous habit turn containers into garden masterpieces. SUPERTUNIA Mini Rose SUPERTUNIA Mini Silver Veined Improved Petunia hybrid 'Petwiblv' USPP17247 Can2594 Petunia hybrid USTUN53402 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERTUNIA Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Petunia hybrid 'Constraw' USPP13539 Can1609 SUPERTUNIA Mini White Petunia hybrid 'Conbloss' USPP13556 Can1604 SUPERTUNIA Minis Petunia hybrids 6-14" hybrids Supertunia Minis form a solid curtain of blooms from crown to the ground. A smaller flowering variety compared to the other Supertunias, but very long trailing. None are day-length neutral. Recommended for mid-may production as they are later to flower than other Supertunia varieties. Best suited for combination plantings. 6-14" SUPERTUNIA Mini Rose Veined Improved Petunia hybrid USTUN53402 USPPAF CanPBRAF Supertunia Mini Rose Veined Improved now has greatly improved branching habit and flower coverage, making it easier to grow, and easy to sell. It features all-season blooming and great heat and humidity tolerance. It works great in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combos

4 SUPERTUNIA Orchid Charm Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Pink Charm Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Rose Blast Charm Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Morning Glory Charm Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Charm Petunia hybrids SUPERTUNIA Indigo Charm Improved Petunia hybrid What makes Charm varieties unique? They are vigorous, vibrant bloomers that tolerate heat and humidity. Charm varieties work well early in 4.5" containers; however, as they begin to mature they become more vigorous and later in the season do better in baskets and mixed containers, as well as the landscape. 8-12" SUPERTUNIA Watermelon Charm Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA USTUN60501 USPPAF CanPBRAF Indigo Charm Improved Petunia hybrid This Supertunia hybrid has improved color coverage and a better habit for hanging baskets. It s also the earliest flowering Supertunia: weeks 4 to 6. Supertunia Indigo Charm Improved will bloom continuously until a hard frost. It works great in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combos. New this year. SUPERTUNIA USTUN61801 USPPAF CanPBRAF Morning Glory Charm Petunia hybrid Supertunia Morning Glory Charm is covered in blue-violet flowers that have a clear white-eye. This plant expands the Supertunia Charm collection, and its vigor is similar to Supertunia Orchid Charm. It features a well-branched habit and early flowering week 9. Use it in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combos. New this year. SUPERTUNIA Hoobenihime USPP23055 Can4541 Rose Blast Charm Petunia hybrid This new Supertunia has a blast of color that features pink and rose bi-color flowers that are borne across the canopy of this plant. Raspberry Blast Charm has a vigor similar to Supertunia Orchid Charm upright and mounding. It showcases a well-branched habit, tighter than Raspberry Blast, and is early flowering week 8. It s ideal for 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers, hanging baskets, and in combos. SUPERTUNIA Sangria Charm Petunia hybrid

5 SUPERTUNIA Vista Fuchsia Petunia hybrid in the landscape. Top 5 SUPERTUNIA Vista BUBBLEGUM Petunia hybrid 'USTINI6001' USPP17730 Can2871 SUPERTUNIA Vista Fuchsia Petunia hybrid 'USTUNI8902' USPP17895 Can2875 SUPERTUNIA Vista Petunia Our first landscape Supertunia, Vista varieties are bred to flower earlier, grow taller, spread wider, and are more vigorous than other plants in this series. Their vigorous habit and extended summer performance have quickly made them a hit with consumers. SUPERTUNIA Vista Silverberry Petunia hybrid 'USTUNI60-01' USPP20903 Can3866 hybrids SUPERTUNIA Vista Silverberry Petunia hybrid 18-24" SUPERTUNIA Vista Fuchsia Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Vista BUBBLEGUM Petunia hybrid

6 SUPERTUNIA Petunia hybrids Established Garden Sweet Caroline Raven Ipomoea batatas SUPERTUNIA Black Cherry Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA White Russian Petunia hybrid Boost of Energy BLUSHING PRINCESS Lobularia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Mini Rose Veined Improved Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA Royal Magenta Petunia hybrid Cheers SUPERTUNIA Limoncello Petunia hybrid PINK WONDER Scaevola hybrid WHIRLWIND White Scaevola hybrid Roseate Light DIAMOND DELIGHT Euphorbia graminea ILLUSION Midnight Lace Ipomoea batatas SUPERTUNIA Flamingo Petunia hybrid Hall of Fame SUPERTUNIA Flamingo Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA White Improved Petunia hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid Argentine Queen SUPERTUNIA RASPBERRY BLAST Petunia hybrid Sweet Caroline Light Green Ipomoea batatas SUPERBENA Pink Shades Verbena hybrid Enchantment SUPERTUNIA Mini Rose Veined Improved Petunia hybrid ABLAZIN Purple Salvia hybrid Red Velvet Cake SUPERTUNIA Black Cherry Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA White Russian Petunia hybrid Sweet Caroline Raven Ipomoea batatas

7 The Dream SUPERTUNIA Flamingo Petunia hybrid SUPERTUNIA PRETTY MUCH PICASSO Petunia hybrid PINK WONDER Scaevola hybrid The Lady DIAMOND FROST Euphorbia graminea Opal INNOCENCE Nemesia fruticans hybrid SUPERTUNIA Indigo Charm Improved Petunia hybrid Top-selling Supertunia Supertunia continue to be our most popular line of plants here s how they rank in terms of liners sold in the US. Supertunia Royal Velvet Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Supertunia Bordeaux Supertunia Raspberry Blast Supertunia White Supertunia Bermuda Beach Supertunia Royal Magenta Supertunia Vista Fuchsia Supertunia Red Supertunia Vista Silverberry Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso Supertunia Citrus Supertunia Mini Appleblossom Supertunia Mini Silver Supertunia Flamingo Supertunia Picasso in Pink Supertunia Mini Blue Veined Supertunia Sangria Charm Supertunia Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Supertunia Watermelon Charm Supertunia Indigo Charm Supertunia Lavender Skies Supertunia Priscilla Supertunia White Russian Supertunia Mini Blue Supertunia Mini White Supertunia Mini Rose Veined Supertunia Mini Purple Supertunia Orchid Charm Supertunia Giant Pink Easiest Supertunia to Grow Propagators recommend the following Supertunia varieties as easiest to grow in a 4" container: Supertunia Bordeaux Supertunia Priscilla Supertunia Raspberry Blast Supertunia Royal Velvet Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Supertunia Timing Chart Early-Flowering Varieties Supertunia Indigo Charm Improved Supertunia Picasso in Pink Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Supertunia Mini Rose Veined Improved Supertunia Limoncello Supertunia Morning Glory Charm Supertunia Black Cherry Supertunia White Russian Supertunia Vista Silverberry Supertunia White Supertunia Flamingo Mid-Flowering Varieties Supertunia Royal Velvet Supertunia Vista Fuchsia Supertunia Giant Pink Supertunia Sangria Charm Supertunia Orchid Charm Supertunia Mini Silver Supertunia Cotton Candy Supertunia Lavender Skies Supertunia Royal Magenta Supertunia White Supertunia Red Supertunia Mini Blue Veined Supertunia Mini Purple Supertunia Mini White Supertunia Bordeaux Later-Flowering Varieties Supertunia Watermelon Charm Supertunia Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Supertunia Bermuda Beach Supertunia Priscilla Supertunia Mini Appleblossom Supertunia Raspberry Blast Supertunia Double Peppermint Supertunia Pink Charm Supertunia Mini Bright Pink Supertunia Mini Blue Supertunia Double Dark Blue Supertunia Vigor Ratings Supertunia Vigor 2 Supertunia Double Peppermint Supertunia Vigor 3 Supertunia Bermuda Beach Supertunia Black Cherry Supertunia Bordeaux Supertunia Citrus Supertunia Flamingo Supertunia Lavender Skies Supertunia Limoncello Supertunia Raspberry Blast Supertunia Red Supertunia Royal Magenta Supertunia Royal Velvet Supertunia White Supertunia White Russian Supertunia Double Dark Blue Supertunia Priscilla Supertunia Mini Appleblossom Supertunia Mini Blue Supertunia Mini Blue Veined Supertunia Mini Bright Pink Supertunia Mini Purple Supertunia Mini Rose Veined Improved Supertunia Mini Silver Supertunia Mini Strawberry Pink Veined Supertunia Mini White Supertunia Morning Glory Charm Supertunia Indigo Charm Improved Supertunia Orchid Charm Supertunia Pink Charm Supertunia Rose Blast Charm Supertunia Sangria Charm Supertunia Vista Bubblegum Supertunia Vista Fuchsia Supertunia Vista Silverberry Supertunia Watermelon Charm Supertunia Vigor 4 Supertunia Giant Pink Supertunia Picasso in Pink Supertunia Pretty Much Picasso Day-Length Neutral Varieties Supertunia Royal Magenta Supertunia Royal Velvet Contact your propagator to discuss options using programmed liners to shorten flowering times. Ring Around the Rosy ARTFUL FIRE AND ICE Caladium hortulanum DIAMOND DELIGHT Euphorbia graminea SUPERTUNIA Black Cherry Petunia hybrid Feeling Grapeful SUPERTUNIA Indigo Charm Improved Petunia hybrid Sweet Caroline Light Green Ipomoea batatas

8 INTENSIA Blueberry Phlox hybrid USPLX60306 USPP21646 Can4144 INTENSIA Cabernet Phlox hybrid USPHLO419 USPP17893 Can2806 INTENSIA Cabernet Phlox hybrid INTENSIA Blueberry Phlox hybrid Sunbini Sanvitalia speciosa Starbini USPP17869 Can2827 INTENSIA Lavender Glow Phlox hybrid INTENSIA Phlox hybrids 8-12" Vigor: 2 GROWING TIPS FOR INTENSIA Their heat, drought, and humidity tolerance, sweet fragrance, and rich colors have earned this series a stack of awards and a special place in the hearts of gardeners throughout the Midwest and South. Intensia grow from early spring through autumn and are wonderful mid-height plants for your premium hanging baskets and containers. AWARD WINNER INTENSIA Phlox 54 Awards Including: Top Pick, Dallas Arboretum; Superior Rating, Disney; Best of the Best, University of Georgia; Exceptional Performer, University of Florida; Best of Species, Penn State Compatible to grow with: Superbells 122 Diamond Frost GoldDust Supertunia Requires heat and high light for optimal growth. Order for mid-spring production. Proper air movement, water management, and good soil porosity are critical. Water lightly at planting. Grow warm until roots are established and then grow cool ppm fertilizer. When actively growing, increased fertilizer applications may be necessary. Can be finished for prime spring season in mixed containers. Mono baskets and small containers can be produced from mid-spring on, if grown properly. A preventative fungicidal drench should be done one week after transplant. In growing group AA (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for INTENSIA ph/ec: Rooting Out Temperature: Growing Temperature: Holding Temperature: Water Requirements: Planting and Timing: Finish Times in Weeks: Spring Outdoor Finish: / º F (18-22º C) 55-65º F (12-18º C) 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Dry to Moderate Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Second to go outside Notes: For containers 6 and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6, soft pinch at planting and additional pinches as needed to shape ppm Sumagic is effective. Cool temperatures are also an effective growth regulator. INTENSIA Lavender Glow Phlox hybrid USPHL304 USPP17899 Can2805 SUNBINI Sanvitalia speciosa 6-8" Vigor: 2 With its larger flowers and more uniform habit, Sunbini is faster to fill out and extra drought-tolerant. Be sure to recommend this one to your landscape customers. GROWING TIPS FOR SUNBINI INTENSIA Pink Phlox hybrid USPHLO1M USPP19089 Can3303 INTENSIA White Phlox hybrid USPLX50302 USPP21643 Can4142 Have You Had Trouble Growing Intensia? Intensia prefers being dry, and normal greenhouse procedure is to never let the plant dry out. So a good rule of thumb with this plant is that when you think it s ready to be watered, wait a day. High light is essential. 150 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. Production time decreases when light and temperatures are optimal. Grow lean, warm, and dry for best results. Do not use any fungicides containing Azole, such as Banrot and Truban, as they will stunt the plants. In growing group BB (see page 225.) AWARD WINNER Sunbini Sanvitalia 11 Awards Including: Top Performer, Michigan State Additional Culture Information for Sunbini ph/ec: Rooting Out Temperature: Growing Temperature: Planting and Timing: Finish Times in Weeks: Spring Outdoor Finish: Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) /0-.6 Water Requirements: Dry to moderate 65-72º F (18-22º C) 65-72º F (18-22º C) Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Do not finish outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting, additional pinches as needed. No PGRs needed. Plants are sensitive to Sumagic but 2500 ppm B-9 is effective if needed. 123

9 ABLAZIN Tabasco Salvia splendens ABLAZIN Purple Salvia splendens ABLAZIN Salvia splendens PLAYIN PLAYIN THE BLUES Salvia longisicata x farinacea " Vigor: 3 ABLAZIN Purple Salvia splendens This salvia splendens is a new genus for Proven Winners. Ablazin Purple has deep, purple flower spikes and bright purple calyxes that help the plant look in full color all season long, even after the flowers drop. It has a well-branched habit and is a large structured plant ideal for landscapes, with the bonus of attracting hummingbirds! It s ideal for 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers and in upright combinations. New this year. ABLAZIN Tabasco Salvia splendens The dark fire-engine red flowers and bright red calyxes of this plant will delight gardeners all season long. Like Ablazin Purple Salvia, it has a well-branched habit, is large enough for landscapes, and attracts hummingbirds. Use it in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers and upright combinations. New this year. Compatible to grow with in upright containers: Snow Princess Sweet Caroline Supertunia Vista GROWING TIPS FOR ABLAZIN ppm N. Scout for aphids and white flies. In areas of lower humidity and high light levels, flowers could scorch and will perform best under light shade. Treat with preventative broad spectrum fungicidal drench one week after transplant. In growing group BA (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for ABLAZIN ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (12-18º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Water Requirements: Moderate to High Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-5; for 6 /gallon, 8-10; for 10-12, 9-11 Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outside. THE BLUES Salvia longisicata x farinacea 36-40" Vigor: 3 PLAYIN THE BLUES Balsalmisp USPP18054 Can2941 Salvia longisicata x farinacea Playin the Blues is a new genus for Proven Winners. This salvia features long, blue-purple spikes and has an extended bloom period. It s extremely heat and humidity tolerant, which makes it great for southern gardens. Playin the Blues is a large structured plant, easily reaching 36 tall; it s ideal for landscapes and large specimen planters, and it attracts hummingbirds. It s also great in 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers. Snow Princess Sweet Caroline Supertunia Vista GROWING TIPS FOR PLAYIN THE BLUES Apply growth regulators as needed for height control. B-9 at 2,500 to 3,750 ppm should be effective. Good air circulation and water drainage are important. Use a well-drained soil mix. Treat with preventative broad spectrum fungicidal drench one week after transplant ppm N. Be careful to not over fertilize. In growing group BA (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for PLAYIN THE BLUES ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 55-65º F (13-18º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-5; for 6 /gallon, 7-8; for 10-12, 9-11 Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to last to go outside. 125

10 for baskets WONDER Newon US PP10584 Can1710 Scaevola aemula Garden WRITERS WHIRLWIND White Scaevola hybrid 'Bomy Whit' USPP20790 Can3851 WONDER and WHIRLWIND Scaevola 8-12" Vigor: 3 PINK WONDER ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Scaevola hybrid 4.25 containers WHIRLWIND Blue Scablhatis US PP17840 Can2596 Scaevola hybrid Don t be fooled by their delicate, lacy flowers and gracefully mounding/ spreading habit. Fan flowers are native to the Bush country of Western Australia. Constantly in flower, these combo stars also boast attractive foliage and a well-branched habit. Whirlwind Blue has fade-proof purple-blue flowers, looks great in a four-inch container, and is ideal for landscaping. Whirlwind White continues to set the standard for season-long performance and immunity to temperature extremes and tough conditions. And New Wonder, the first Proven Winners success, continues to bring beauty and enjoyment to millions of home gardeners. Compatible to grow with: Supertunia Superbena Goldilocks Rocks PINK WONDER ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Scaevola hybrid Pink Wonder Scaevola is a beautiful clear, pink. Its strong heat tolerance gives it outstanding summer-long performance. It has a look and feel similar to both of the Whirlwind Scaevolas. Use it in 4.25 Grande containers, monoculture hanging baskets, or in combination with other medium-vigor varieties. New this year. AWARD WINNERS WHIRLWIND Scaevola 40 Awards Including: Excellent Rating, Disney Trials; Best of the Best, University of Georgia; Top Performer, Michigan State WONDER Scaevola 19 Awards Top Performer, Kansas State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State; Top Pick, Dallas Arboretum GROWING TIPS FOR SCAEVOLA Requires high light in production ppm fertilizer. Prefers warmer production temperatures. Australian plants prefer to have little or no phosphorous added. Sensitive to cold temperatures but makes a great spring and summer sales item. In growing group BA (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for Scaevola ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Water Requirements: Moderate Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting and additional pinches as needed. Sumagic at 2-5 ppm has been effective at controlling growth

11 COLORBLAZE ALLIGATOR TEARS 20-30" Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE Sedona 24-30" Vigor: 2 USPP14790 Can1855 COLORBLAZE KEYSTONE KOPPER COLORBLAZE Kingswood Torch COLORBLAZE MAROONED 18-24" Vigor: " Vigor: " Vigor: 4 COLORBLAZE Dipt in Wine 20-36" Vigor: 4 COLORBLAZE LIME TIME 20-36" Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE (Coleus) COLORBLAZE Dark Star 12-24" Vigor: 2 COLORBLAZE ROYAL GLISSADE 24-30" Vigor: 3 With vibrant color and exceptional performance, the ColorBlaze collection of coleus is a must-have for your spring line-up. These foliage plants are bold, versatile, easy to grow, and extremely popular with gardeners. All are late-flowering varieties that hold their form throughout the season. They are tolerant of varying light conditions and are among the fastest-selling plants in any program. COLORBLAZE LIME TIME ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Featuring luminescent, chartreuse leaves, this plant delivers all-season color and doesn t bleach out in full sun. It s resistant to downy mildew, quite versatile in its use for the Thriller in combinations or as a monoculture planting, and easy to grow. Lime Time works great in the garden as a landscape mass planting or specimen planting. New this year. Compatible to grow with in upright containers: Superbells Snow Princess Supertunia GROWING TIPS FOR COLORBLAZE Establish in a warm environment. Plants subject to chilling may be stunted ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. One to two pinches can be used to increase branching and for shaping. For small container sizes, this may not be necessary; larger containers will probably require pinching. Florel can increase branching and reduce flowering. Cycocel/B-9 tank mix or Sumagic spray at 3-5 ppm will help control growth if needed. In growing group BC (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for COLORBLAZE ph/ec: / Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Holding Temperature: 50-60º F (10-16º C) Water Requirements: Moderate to High Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 5-6; for 6 /gallon, 6-8; for 8, 8-10; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside ColorBlaze Solenostemon (Coleus) by mature height 42" 36" 30" 24" Dark Star Keystone Kopper Alligator Royal Sedona Dipt in Tears Glissade Wine AWARD WINNER COLORBLAZE Solenostemon (Coleus) 102 Awards Including: Top Performer, Ohio State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State; Top Performer, Kansas State Lime Time Marooned Kingswood Torch

12 COLORBLAZE Dark Star 12-24" Vigor: 2 COLORBLAZE MAROONED COLORBLAZE Lime Time 24-36" Vigor: " Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE Kingswood Torch 36-42" Vigor: 4 COLORBLAZE ALLIGATOR TEARS 20-30" Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE Sedona USPP14790 Can1855 COLORBLAZE ROYAL GLISSADE 24-30" Vigor: 2 COLORBLAZE KEYSTONE KOPPER 24-30" Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE (Coleus) " Vigor: 3 COLORBLAZE Dipt in Wine 20-36" Vigor: 4 131

13 Pink Oasis SNOWSTORM GIANT SNOWFLAKE Sutera cordata SNOWSTORM Pink Sutera cordata SNOWSTORM Blue Bubbles Sutera cordata Blue Oasis SNOWSTORM GIANT SNOWFLAKE Sutera cordata SNOWSTORM Blue Sutera cordata SNOWSTORM Sutera cordata (Bacopa) Our sutera varieties show what happens when you start with the best genetics, then continually improve them. In hanging baskets and containers, sutera s glimmering, star-shaped flowers add beauty and texture, but its delicate looks are backed by durability and vigor. Compatible to grow with: Superbells Supertunia Superbena SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE Sutera cordata SNOWSTORM Blue Sutera cordata Danova886 USPP22314 CanPBRAF 6-8" Top 5 SNOWSTORM Blue Bubbles Sutera cordata ** USPPAF CanPBRAF SNOWSTORM GIANT SNOWFLAKE SNOWSTORM Pink Sutera cordata Danova906 US17886 Can2861 Sutera cordata Danova982 USPP22398 CanPBRAF SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE Sutera cordata ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Vigor: 2 SNOWSTORM Blue Bubbles Sutera cordata ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Additional Culture Information for Sutera This is a new addition to the Snowstorm Sutera collection. With its double blue flowers there is more blue per flower which creates strong color coverage. Use it in 4.25 Grande containers, hanging baskets, or upright containers. GROWING TIPS FOR SNOWSTORM SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE Sutera cordata ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Snowstorm Snow Glove is new to the Snowstorm Sutera collection and has huge, white flowers that engulf the globe-shaped plant for improved color coverage. Snow Globe is less trailing than Giant Snowflake. Use it in 4.25 Grande containers, hanging baskets, or upright containers. High light in production is essential in early season. Light shade is required for summer production ppm fertilizer for optimal growth. You must keep Giant Snowflake under control, especially under dark weather conditions. It should be treated with PPM of B-9. In growing group BA (see page 225). ph/ec: Rooting Out Temperature: Growing Temperature: Holding Temperature: Water Requirements: Planting and Timing: Finish Times in Weeks: Spring Outdoor Finish: / º F (18-22º C) 65-72º F (18-22º C) 50-60º F (10-16º C) outdoors Moderate to Moist Early Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Last to go outside Notes: Pinch as needed or to shape plants. Do not allow plants to dry out as they will drop both buds and flowers causing the plants to cycle out of bloom for several weeks. AWARD WINNER SNOWSTORM Sutera 7 Awards Including: Outstanding Rating, Disney Trial; Best of the Best, University of Georgia; Early Season Top Performer, Cornell, Long Island 132 Bloom Size Comparisons SNOWSTORM Pink SNOWSTORM Blue Bubbles SNOWSTORM Blue SNOWSTORM GIANT SNOWFLAKE SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE 133

14 CATALINA Pink Torenia hybrid Dancatpink USPP17025 Can2525 CATALINA Midnight Blue Dancat911 USPP17878 Can2815 Torenia hybrid CATALINA White Linen Dancat5153 USPP19997 Torenia hybrid CATALINA Gilded Grape Torenia hybrid Dancat266 USPP20242 Can3904 CATALINA Torenia hybrids 6-10" Vigor: 2 Catalina varieties are high-value plants with an extra helping of heat tolerance and oversized blooms. They are also among the few varieties that bloom in full shade. Encourage your retailers to create simple bench cards that say Flowers for Shade, and you ll see sales soar. AWARD WINNER CATALINA Torenia 23 Awards Including: Top Pick, Dallas Arboretum; Best Old Variety, University of Tennessee; Top Performer, University of Wisconsin Compatible to grow with: Rockapulco Infinity Charmed GROWING TIPS FOR CATALINA Prefers warmer production temperatures; cold, wet conditions can slow growth. Light shade is best for optimal growth. 200 ppm fertilizer. Application of Florel delays flowering 8-10 weeks. Catalinas are best for 4" production. In growing group CB (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for CATALINA ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting, additional pinches to shape can be used. Should not need PGRs, as they are naturally compact. CATALINA Grape-O-Licious ** USPPAF CanPBRAF Torenia hybrid

15 SUMMER WAVE Large Amethyst Sunrenirirepa USPP14302 Can2362 Torenia hybrid SUMMER WAVE Large Blue Sunrenilabu USPP10843 Can1066 Torenia hybrid SUMMER WAVE Large Violet Sunrenilamu USPP15684 Can2471 Torenia hybrid SUMMER WAVE Torenia hybrids 6-10" Synonyms for Summer Wave varieties include fast, easy, and versatile. Great as groundcovers, fantastic in window boxes and hanging baskets, and the ideal choice for combos, their deep, dark flower colors look amazing against a background of silver or lime green foliage plants. AWARD WINNER SUMMER WAVE Torenia 98 Awards Including: Exceptional Performer, University of Florida; Best of Species, Penn State; Top Performer, Missouri Botanic Garden Compatible to grow with: Rockapulco Infinity Charmed Vigor: 3 GROWING TIPS FOR SUMMER WAVE Prefers warmer production temperatures; cold, wet conditions can slow growth. Light shade is best for optimal growth. 200 ppm fertilizer. Application of Florel delays flowering 8-10 weeks. Best in gallons and baskets. In growing group CB (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for SUMMER WAVE ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) Holding Temperature: 70-75º F (21-24º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outside Notes: For containers 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and containers larger than 6", soft pinch at planting, additional pinches to shape can be used Sumagic spray is effective on Summer Wave. SUPERBENA Burgundy Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Verbena hybrids 8-14" All Superbena are Vigor: 3 except Superbena Purple which is Vigor: 2 GROWING TIPS FOR SUPERBENA High light in production is essential. 200 ppm fertilizer. Preventive fungicides recommended one week after transplant. Superbena is our most vigorous series of verbenas. In growing group BB (see page 225). Easiest SUPERBENA to Grow Propagators recommend Royale varieties as the easiest Superbena to grow in a 4.25 container. Additional Culture Information for SUPERBENA Verbena ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 60-70º F (16-21º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outside Notes: One pinch at liner planting. Trim back as needed. Sumagic at 5-10 ppm may be used to keep neighboring containers from growing into each other. Growth can be controlled using lower temperatures. Powdery mildew can be a problem. A routine preventative spray program is encouraged

16 Superbena SUPERBENA Burgundy Verbena hybrid USBENAL5 USPP14851 Can1825 SUPERBENA Coral Red Verbena hybrid AKIV98-01 USPP21639 Can4146 SUPERBENA Dark Blue Verbena hybrid USBENAL8 USPP14853 Can1826 SUPERBENA Pink Shades Verbena hybrid USBENAL20 USPP14876 Can1829 SUPERBENA Purple Verbena hybrid USBENAL25 USPP15683 Can1831 SUPERBENA Violet Ice Verbena hybrid RIKAV18302 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Large Lilac Blue Verbena hybrid USBENAL11 USPP14854 Can1827 Garden WRITERS SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Red Verbena hybrid Superbena Royale SUPERBENA Verbena hybrids 8-14" All Superbena are Vigor: 3 except Superbena Purple which is Vigor: 2 With their larger flowers, vivid colors, an upright/cascading habit, Superbena are the big boys of the verbena family. SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid AKIV28902M1 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Chambray Verbena hybrid AKIV571-1 USPP23051 Can4384 SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid AKIV28902M1 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Iced Cherry Verbena hybrid INVEBROICH USPP23218 Can4587 SUPERBENA Royale Peachy Keen Verbena hybrid VEAZ0003 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Silverdust Verbena hybrid AKIV572-1 USPP23050 Can4385 SUPERBENA Royale Whitecap Verbena hybrid RIKAV17805 USPPAF CanPBRAF This verbena hybrid has an early compact habit that is great for Grande production, yet it becomes a vigorous spreading plant for the consumer. It features smooth, cherry-red flowers with a cream-colored star pattern and is exceptional at resisting powdery mildew. It s also heat and drought tolerant. Use in baskets as monocultures or in combinations with other medium-vigor varieties. New this year. SUPERBENA Royale Red Verbena hybrid AKIV54 USPP21640 Can4145 Like Royale Cherryburst, the early compact habit of Royale Red makes this Superbena great for Grande or Royale production, but delights the consumer with how vigorously it spreads. Its deep, dark-red blooms are slightly smaller than other Superbena varieties, but they completely cover the canopy of the plant. This verbena hybrid also features exceptional powdery mildew resistance, as well as heat and drought tolerance. Use in 4.25 Grande, Royale containers, monocultures, or in combinations with other medium-vigor varieties. New this year. SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid RIKAV14704 USPPAF CanPBRAF Compatible to grow with: Superbells Diamond Frost AWARD WINNER Illusion Snow Princess Supertunia SUPERBENA Royale Red Verbena hybrid AKIV54 USPP21640 Can4145 SUPERBENA Verbena 85 Awards Including: Superior Rating, Penn State; Exceptional Performer, University of Florida; Superior Rating, Disney Trials; Top Performer, Colorado State University

17 SUPERBENA Royale Chambray Verbena hybrid AKIV571-1 USPP23051 CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Iced Cherry Verbena hybrid INVEBROICH USPP23218 CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid AKIV28902M1 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Peachy Keen Verbena hybrid VEAZ0003 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Whitecap Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Iced Cherry Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Red Verbena hybrid AKIV54 USPP21640 Can4145 SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid RIKAV14704 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale Silverdust Verbena hybrid AKIV572-1 USPP23050 Can4385 SUPERBENA Royale Whitecap Verbena hybrid RIKAV17805 USPPAF CanPBRAF SUPERBENA Royale SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid Verbena hybrids 8-14" Vigor: 3 The early compact habit of the Royale series makes it great for Grande container production, but it still becomes a vigorous, spreading plant for the consumer. Superb shelf life, yet strong garden performance make Royale varieties stand out. SUPERBENA Royale Silverdust Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Peachy Keen Verbena hybrid

18 Life in Color SUPERTUNIA Flamingo Petunia hybrid SUPERBENA Coral Red Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Violet Ice Verbena hybrid Morning Star Opal INNOCENCE Nemesia hybrid SUPERBENA Violet Ice Verbena hybrid 142 Her Majesty SNOW PRINCESS Lobularia hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Chambray Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid Claim to Fame BLUSHING PRINCESS Lobularia hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid Love Song DIAMOND DELIGHT Euphorbia graninea SUPERBENA Royale Red Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Whitecap Verbena hybrid Livin It Up SUPERTUNIA Flamingo Petunia hybrid Sweet Caroline Raven Ipomoea batatas SUPERBENA Royale Plum Wine Verbena hybrid Classical Lyricas Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Light Green Ipomoea batatas SUPERBENA Burgundy Verbena hybrid SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid Breathe Easy SUPERBENA Royale Cherryburst Verbena hybrid SNOWSTORM SNOW GLOBE Sutera cordata 143

19 TUKANA Raspberry Raspena USPP18979 Can3628 Verbena hybrid TUKANA Scarlet Star Scy USPP21081 Can3854 Verbena hybrid TUKANA Verbena hybrids 8-14" Vigor: 2 TUKANA Scarlet Scarletta USPP18797 Can3538 Verbena hybrid Tukana is an early-blooming series with large flowers on slightly elliptical heads and broad leaves. Vivid colors and a dense, mounded form add to its appeal. Performs well in small containers but even better in large containers, hanging baskets, and in the landscape. AWARD WINNERS TUKANA Verbena 34 Awards Including: One of the Best, Penn State; Top Performer, Michigan State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina State; Most Consumer Appeal, Oregon State University Compatible to grow with: Supertunia Diamond Frost Sweet Caroline GROWING TIPS FOR TUKANA High light in production is essential. 200 ppm fertilizer. Preventive fungicides recommended at transplant. Tukana is in growing group BB (see page 225). Additional Culture Information for TUKANA ph/ec: /.6-.9 Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72º F (18-22º C) Growing Temperature: 60-70º F (16-21º C) Holding Temperature: 40-50º F (4-10º C) outdoors Water Requirements: Moderate to Moist Planting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard Plants Per Container. Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5, 4-6; for 6 /gallon, 5-7; for 8, 7-9; for 10-12, Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outside Notes: One pinch at liner planting. Trim back as needed. Sumagic at 5-10 ppm may be used to keep neighboring containers from growing into each other. Growth can be controlled using lower temperatures. Powdery mildew can be a problem. A routine preventative spray program is encouraged

20 Verbena Comparison Chart Series Timing Foliage Habit Recommended Use Sun-Shade Tolerance TUKANA Early Season/ Broad Leaf Spreading 4.25 Grande, 1.0 GL Royale, Full Sun Summer 5-8" Combo Baskets and Containers, Landscape SUPERBENA Early Season/ Broad Leaf Upright 4.25 Grande, 1.0 GL Royale, Full Sun Summer Spreading Mono and Combo Baskets and Containers Vigorous 6-12" Top-selling Verbena Here s how they rank in terms of liners sold in the U.S. Superbena Royale Whitecap Superbena Royale Peachy Keen Superbena Royale Chambray Tukana Scarlet Star Superbena Royale Iced Cherry Tukana Scarlet Superbena Royale Silverdust Superbena Royale Plum Wine Tukana White Tukana Raspberry Superbena Timing Chart Early-Flowering Varieties Superbena Royale Cherryburst Superbena Purple Tukana Raspberry Tukana Scarlet Mid-Flowering Varieties Superbena Royale Red Superbena Royale Plum Wine Superbena Royale Peachy Keen Tukana Scarlet Star Superbena Pink Shades Superbena Large Lilac Blue Superbena Royale Whitecap Later-Flowering Varieties Superbena Violet Ice Superbena Burgundy Superbena Coral Red Superbena Royale Iced Cherry Superbena Dark Blue Superbena Royale Silverdust Superbena Royale Chambray 146