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New plant varieties take the lead for 2016 sales
Record numbers of visitors attended the Ball Colegrave Summer Showcase in July to review the 2015 season and set down plans for 2016.
During their visit almost 2,000 of the visitors voted for their favourite variety using a blue marker flag. With over 1300 catalogue varieties, 200 new varieties and 600 experimental products on show, there was certainly plenty to choose from.
We are delighted to announce the winners of this years Summer Showcase 'Blue Flag Favourite Varieties' which are:
1st: NEW Coleus 'Campfire'
2nd: NEW Osteospermum '3D Violet Ice'
3rd: NEW Petunia 'Night Sky'
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STOP PRESS!!!
Petunia Night Sky wins the 2015 Four Oaks Trade Show Best New Annual Plant Award
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Not surprising, these are all new varieties for 2016. This just emphasises how important visiting plant variety trials is to identify promising new varieties and see 'first hand' their true garden performance.
Please Click Here to see more details about the winners and the results for the Top 20 Plant Varieties.
Missed this year’s Summer Showcase? Don’t worry, our 2016 event dates will be published soon. Meanwhile, check out this short video to give you a taste of what there is to see when you visit; Click Here.
For more information, please contact your Technical Sales Representative or our Customer Services Team on order@ballcolegrave.com or call 01295 811833.
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