Solanum
The wide variety can create interest as a climber, shrublet or standard tree, says Miranda Kimberley.
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Plants
A guide to species and cultivars of popular or useful plant genera, with supplier's tips on how to use or sell them plus the latest plant releases.
Latest Plant Focus
New plants
Rose 'Ebb Tide'
18 May 2012Rose 'Ebb Tide', launched by CK Jones owner Keith Jones at Harrogate, is a dwarf floribunda that grows to 60cm and costs £12.
Petunia Natural Dwarf
18 May 2012Petunia Natural Dwarf was introduced by Hem Genetics at last month's Dutch Spring Pack Trials.
Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange
11 May 2012Impatiens New Guinea F1 'Divine Series' Orange from Pan American is selling fast, with retailers advised to book in good time.
Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo'
11 May 2012Viola Sorbet XP 'Pink Halo' will be introduced into Ball Colegrave's 2013 catalogues.
Hosta 'Curly Fries'
11 May 2012Hosta 'Curly Fries' miniature has been launched by Mickfield Hostas partner Melanie Collins.
'Star Mist' and 'Star Mist Yellow'
11 May 2012'Star Mist' and 'Star Mist Yellow' were launched at Harrogate by Chrysanthemums Direct.
Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise'
20 April 2012Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' flowers in the first season and produces flowers in a number of colours.
Lavendula 'Sugarberry Ruffle'
20 April 2012Lavendula 'Sugarberry Ruffle' will be launched at the Garden Show Ireland on 18-20 May by Coleman's Garden Centre, Templepatrick.
Lavendula 'Blueberry Ruffle'
20 April 2012Lavendula 'Blueberry Ruffle' is a second plant to be launched at the Garden Show Ireland by Coleman's Garden Centre, Templepatrick.
Celosia argentea plumosa 'Arrabona'
20 April 2012Celosia argentea plumosa 'Arrabona' was praised by the judges for its vivid colour, superior garden performance and overall uniformity.
Lily 'Amarossi'
20 April 2012Lily 'Amarossi' is an oriental trumpet hybrid variety from Van Den Bos Flowerbulbs.
Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Rivulet'
13 April 2012Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Rivulet' from Adrian Bloom features prolific, long-flowering blooms.
Coreopsis verticillata 'Sweet Marmalade'
13 April 2012Coreopsis verticillata 'Sweet Marmalade' has stunning blooms that open deep orange and mellow to soft apricot yellow.
Kniphofia 'Elvira'
13 April 2012Kniphofia 'Elvira' has single brightorange spikes. A great specimen plant and cut flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Anemone hupehensis 'Pretty Lady Diana'
13 April 2012New varieties from perennials specialist Blooms of Bressingham include:
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