Plantarium 2006 novelties part 2

This information was provided to the Plantarium organisation by the exhibitors.

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH from Hann. Münden, Germany, presents three novelties at Plantarium 2006. All plants were produced by Benary.

Begonia 'Jolly' (Tuberhybrida) is a cross between a wild tuber begonia and a cultivated one. The plant has a round upright habitus with a height of 25 cm. The leaves are round and are bright green, dark green or brown, depending on the colour of the flowers. The flowers are 3 cm in diameter and are apricot, scarlet or red. 'Jolly' was named this year and is now also on the market in limited quantities. The breeder's rights have been applied for. 'Jolly' is a long-flowering plant suitable for terrace and balcony.

Astilbe 'Astary' (Arendsii Group) is an upright plant about 25-30 cm in height. Its leaves are finger-shaped and dark green in colour. The large flowers have a diameter of 10 cm. The colours in which the flowers of this plant, grown from seed, are available are white, dark pink and bright pink. 'Astary' flowers as early as its first year. The plant was named this year and put on the market. It is available in limited quantities.

Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit' is an upright plant which forms rosettes and reaches a height of just 30-35 cm; the plant is intended to be planted in an ornamental pot. The leaf is spoon-shaped and is green. Several light blue 2 cm flowers grow from the short stem. 'Blue Hobbit' was named this year and has now also been put on the market. It is available in limited quantities.

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Zorro'
Andre van Zoest BV will present the Hydrangea macrophylla 'Zorro' at Plantarium 2006.

The 'Zorro' is a ray floret bloomer (Teller variety) in a pink and a bluish variant.