Sakata Ornamentals is opening the doors to its Westland site in the Netherlands for growers and distributors to view its latest Primula trials.
Varieties on show include P. acaulis (pictured) and P. polyanthus. The trials will run from 13 December to 28 January and operate by appointment only. Click here for further details. , see
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