See the newest varieties and updates to our Biennials & Spring Perennials assortment for the 2021-2022 season.
Biennials & Spring Perennials
We are celebrating
25 years of Delta®!
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Dear customer,
New varieties or colours
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Improved
We are pleased to present to you our new catalogue for biennials and spring perennials. This year we are celebrating 25 years of Delta ® , so it is a special honor for us to hear from a selection of customers, some of whom have been with us since the beginning of our Delta ® journey. A success that has also been made possible by all of you. Your high demands are our challenge, even if that means improving the best even further. We have continued to invest in breeding the Delta ® series. Long desired by you and our colleagues, the Pure Orange has also been improved in a way that almost makes this variety a new reference. I am sure that you will share the enthusiasm not only of myself but also of my colleagues. The founding father of our Delta ® and Endurio series, Martien Gutter (the Endurio Sky Blue Martien was named after him) is rightly, very proud of the development this genetic has taken. Although we already launched the Freefall series last year, I would like to take this opportunity to report the very positive feedback from your colleagues. Freefall is a large-flowered hanging Viola for hanging baskets, bowls and planters which has proved very successful this year. Our MultiColour Viola cornuta Trio Mixes in one plug have also been very well received. Our guarantee to deliver 100% Trio plants with extremely high uniformity was convincing.
But of course we did not remain inactive in the further assortment. We have already had success with the Primula series Mitra and Mitra Late, which are particularly up-to-date due to their low need for growth regulator. We also look forward to the introduction of Paradiso Early and Mid as new series next to the Paradiso Late series. All tests here were very positive. The new Laura series for the Myosotis comes with three colours and is also very promising with its resistance to mildew. In the spring perennial range there are new colours in Saxifraga, Arabis and Aubrieta. No matter what you need, we will do everything we can to ensure that the coming season is a successful one. Our entire team in sales, customer service, along with both technical and marketing support is always at your disposal.
Product forms
Production
Garden
Xtray ® 72 Available as Xtray ® 72
Pot size (cm)
Height
Xtray ® 128 Available as Xtray ® 128
Greenhouse performance 1 = compact / 5 = vigorous Pack Suitable for pack production
Upright habit
Xtray ® 264 Available as Xtray ® 264
Creeping habit
Xtray ® 480 Available as Xtray ® 480
Beds & Borders
First Year Flowering
Seeds Propagated from seeds
URC Available as unrooted cuttings
Hanging basket
Thank you very much for your cooperation and your trust in us.
Seeds Available as seeds
Cutting Propagated from cuttings
Winter flowering
Frank van Antwerpen Sales Unit Manager Export
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Spring Perennials
25 years of Delta ® ! Product Forms Xtray ®
Welcome Legend Table of content Bringing plant potential to life Digital tools New into assortment Your number one choice
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Aquilegia caerulea Kirigami Spring Magic Arabis blepharophylla Rose Delight Arabis caucasica Little Treasure Arenaria montana
Heuchera sanguinea Coral Forest Iberis sempervirens Snowcone & Snowsurfer Tahoe Lamium maculatum Lami Lewisia cotyledon Elise Hybrids Regenbogen Lithodora diffusa Lithodora Papaver miyabeanum Pacino Papaver nudicaule Pulchinella Spring Fever Phlox subulata Goldiphlox Phloxtrot Phlox Subulata Primula denticulata Corolla Primula rosea Rosy Primula veris Cabrillo Pritzelago alpina Icecube Pulsatilla vulgaris Pinwheel Saxifraga x arendsii Alpino Alpino Early Touran Viola cornuta Etain Viola hybrida Rebecca
Primula easy product finder Potting and selling weeks Pollinator concept General terms and conditions Calendar
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Blizzard Summer Armeria maritima Armada Aubrieta hybrida
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Primula elatior F1 Stieletto Prominent
Violas and Pansies
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Audrey Axcent Glacier Silberrand Aurinia saxatilis (alyssum) Summit Bergenia cordifolia Shoeshine Cyclamen coum Cyberia Cyclamen hederifolium AmazeMe Dianthus plumarius Dixie ® Doronicum orientale Leonardo Erodium x variabile Bishops Form Erysimum hybridum Canaries Erysimum linifolium Super Bowl Geum coccineum Koi Gypsophila cerastioides Pixie Splash Heuchera americana Heuchera americana
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Viola cornuta F1 Deltini Rocky Endurio ® MultiColours Mixes Viola x wittrockiana F1 Delta ® Colossus ® Select Cats Frizzle Sizzle Freefall
98 99
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Primula elatior x veris Gold Nugget
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Other Biennials
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Bellis perennis Bam Bam BellaDaisy Speedstar Plus Robella Habanera Planet Cheiranthus cheiri F1 Sugar Rush Myosotis sylvatica Nina Laura Ranunculus asiaticus F1 Magic Maché
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Primula
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Primula acaulis F1 Primera Paradiso Early Gessi
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Mitra Orion Tiara Danova Paradiso Mid Harlequin Mitra Late Paradiso Late Trento Marli Sirococco
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Paradiso Early East Mix
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Paradiso Early Mix
Mitra Golden Yellow
Paradiso Mid Mid East Mix
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Paradiso Mid Mid Mix
Mitra Late Lemon
Mitra Late Appleblossom
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Mitra Late Purple
Laura White
Laura Blue
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Laura Deep Blue
Magic Fireball
Axcent White
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Violas and Pansies
Your number one choice for Violas and Pansies
AUTUMN
SPRING
Make us your ‘Number One Choice’ for high quality violas and pansies. With seed and young plant production, marketing and technical support under one roof, we’re focused on delivering the benefits that help you. Our wide range means we have a variety for every situation. We make growing pansies and violas easy for you Our Xtray delivers the most efficient means of transplanting with minimal losses. All Pansies and Violas are available in 264 and 480 cell Xtrays. Except MultiColours series, they are available in 128 cell Xtrays. • The right series = maximum profits for you • Bold and unique colours stimulate impulse sales • Our series offers unbeatable ’shelf life’, so you can sell quality plants for longer and reduce wastage – which means more profit for you • Our young plant prices includes delivery – what you see is what you pay Whether it’s pansies or violas, large-flowered or small-flowered, mixed or single colours – make us your number one choice.
Large flowered (wittrockiana)
Pot Size
Pack
Colours
Uniqueness
Potting week
Selling weeks
Potting week
Selling weeks
Giant flowered
Colossus ®
9 - 12 cm
16
Extremely heat tolerant
27 - 33
33 - 39
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Standard
Delta ®
9 - 10.5 cm
30
Reliable and very uniform 32 - 37
37 - 44
40 - 45
8 - 13
✓
Specialties
Freefall
10.5 - 12 cm
8
Reliable and very uniform 32 - 37
37 - 44
40 - 45
8 - 13
✓
Select
9 - 10.5 cm
10
Special colours
32 - 37
37 - 44
40 - 45
8 - 13
✓
Frizzle Sizzle
9 - 10.5 cm
Mix
Fringed flowers
32 - 37
37 - 44
41 - 46
9 - 14
✓
Cats ®
9 - 10.5 cm
Mix
Striped flowers
32 - 37
37 - 44
41 - 46
9 - 14
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AUTUMN
SPRING
Small flowered (cornuta)
Pot Size
Pack
Colours
Uniqueness
Potting week
Selling weeks
Potting week
Selling weeks
Deltini
9 cm
15
Very programable
27 - 37
32 - 44
40 - 48
5 - 14
✓
Rocky
9 - 10.5 cm
44
Huge selection of colours
27 - 37
36 - 44
40 - 45
9 - 13
✓
Endurio ®
9 - 12 cm
10
Frost- and snow resistant
32 - 37
36 - 44
40 - 45
7 - 14
✓
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Your number one choice
Your number one choice
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V I OL A CORNUTA F1
Deltini
• The shortest, predictable and programmable production Viola • The best shelf life in Viola • The only complete series of Viola that can be produced in 7 weeks in spring
9 cm
2 - 3
Deltini ® Purple with Golden Center
Violet Blue
White
Rose Pink
Yellow
Yellow Jump Up
Violet Blue
Blue
Blue Purple Wing
Mix
Autumn production and sales
Spring production and sales
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Warm culture
Pot
packs, 9 cm 15
Deltini
Honeybee
Copperfield
Yellow and Purple
Burgundy
Sell
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Deltini White
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Deltini Rose Pink
✓
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Deltini Yellow
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Deltini Yellow Jump Up
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Deltini Honeybee Deltini Copperfield
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Deltini Yellow and Purple
✓
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Deltini Burgundy
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Deltini Purple with Golden Center
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Deltini Violet
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Deltini Violet Face
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Deltini Cuty
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Deltini Violet Blue
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Deltini Blue
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Purple with Golden Center
Violet
Violet Face
Cuty
Deltini Blue Purple Wing
✓
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Deltini Mix
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✓
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Viola cornuta F1
Viola cornuta F1
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Deltini shelf life and garden performance tests
V I OL A CORNUTA F1
Rocky
• A wide range of exciting colours • Reliability in production and performance • A consistent offer in autumn and spring
Shelf life test at Flowerwatch, Roelofarendsveen (NL)
simulation and a 12-day shelf life test in a retail environment. All plants came from the same source and were treated the same. FlowerWatch used cameras and physical inspection to monitor the plants. In the report, FlowerWatch certifies all tested Deltini colours as ‘clearly better’. Deltini for the greatest efficiency in the small- flowered Viola market segment!
Within the small-flowered Viola market segment, the real game-changer when it comes to shelf life, is the Deltini series. Besides the fact that the series meets all grower requirements, it also outperforms every other series on the shop floor. We tested our Deltini series in cooperation with FlowerWatch, by comparing it to other series available on the market. The shelf life test included a 2-day transport
9 - 10.5 cm
2 - 4
Deltini White
Deltini Yellow
Pinapple Crush
Main competitive equivalent
Main competitive equivalent
White
White Spring
White with Blotch
White with Purple Wing
Garden performance test at Syngenta trial field, De Lier (NL)
Over a period of 9 weeks, Deltini colours were tested for garden performance against other varieties available on the market. The results are very clear: Deltini is also the most reliable series on the market when it comes to garden performance. Deltini for a guaranteed positive consumer experience!
It may be that plants that remain compact at grower and retail level, make concessions in terms of garden performance. However, with Deltini, nothing could be further from the truth. The Deltini series gives consumer exactly what they want: flowers, flowers and even more flowers.
Deltini White
Deltini Rose Pink
White with Rose Wing
Pink Face
Sunny Side Up
Yellow with White Wing
Main competitive equivalent
Main competitive equivalent
Hello Yellow
Golden Yellow
Yellow
Yellow with Blue Wing
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Viola cornuta F1
Viola cornuta F1
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Yellow with Blotch
Yellow With Blotch Early
Yellow with Purple Wing
Yellow with Red Wing
Lilac with Purple Wing
Deep Blue
Blue For You
Delft Blue
Tangerine
Light Marina Imp.
Beaconsfield
Plum Antique
Violet
Peach Jump Up
Orange with Purple Wing
Orange
Pinapple Crush
Red with Blotch
Red with Yellow Face
Rose with Blotch
Violet Tiger Face
Violet Blue
Violet Face
Blue Picotee
Wine Red with Face
Pink Lavender
Purple Pictoee
Golden Blues
Denim Jump Up
Black
Mickey
Jolly Face
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Viola cornuta F1
Viola cornuta F1
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Autumn production and sales
Spring production and sales
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Rocky
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Product forms
Production
Garden
All Seasons Mix
Complete Mix
Lime Mix
Plum Mix
Rocky White
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Rocky White Spring
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Rocky White with Blotch
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Rocky White with Purple Wing Rocky White with Rose Wing
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Rocky Pink Face
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Rocky Sunny Side Up
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Rocky Yellow with White Wing
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Rocky Hello Yellow Rocky Golden Yellow
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Rocky Yellow
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Rocky Yellow Blue Wing Rocky Yellow with Blotch
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Rocky Yellow With Blotch Early Rocky Yellow with Purple Wing Rocky Yellow with Red Wing
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Rocky Peach Jump Up
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Rocky Orange with Purple Wing
✓
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Rocky Orange Rocky Tangerine
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Special Mix
Uni Mix
Rocky Pineapple Crush Rocky Red with Blotch
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Rocky Red with Yellow Face Rocky Rose with Blotch Rocky Wine Red with Face
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Rocky Pink Lavender Rocky Purple Picotee Rocky Golden Blues
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Rocky Lilac with Purple Wing
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✓
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Rocky Deep Blue Rocky Blue for You Rocky Delft Blue
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Rocky Light Marina Imp.
✓
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✓
✓
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Rocky Beaconsfield Rocky Plum Antique
✓
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Rocky Violet
✓
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Rocky Violet Tiger Face
✓
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Rocky Violet Blue Rocky Violet Face
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Rocky Blue Picotee Rocky Denim Jump Up
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Rocky Black Rocky Mickey
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Rocky Jolly Face
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Rocky All Seasons Mix Rocky Complete Mix
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Rocky Lime Mix Rocky Plum Mix Rocky Special Mix
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Rocky Uni Mix
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Rocky Yellow with Blue Wing
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Viola cornuta F1
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Rocky shelf life and garden performance tests
Shelf life test at Flowerwatch, Roelofarendsveen (NL)
transport simulation and a 12-day shelf life test in a retail environment. All plants came from the same source and were treated the same. FlowerWatch used cameras and physical inspection to monitor the plants. The FlowerWatch report shows that Rocky is an all-round performer when it comes to shelf life. Rocky provides you a comprehensive colour-range with a reliable shelf life!
The Rocky series includes great colours supplied by our main Viola breeders, which befits the series performance. When a new colour is added to the Rocky series, not only is it tested on growth performance, but also on shelf life performance. In cooperation with FlowerWatch, we tested our Rocky series by comparing it to other series available on the market. The shelf life test included a 2-day
Rocky Golden Yellow
Rocky Deep Blue
Main competitive equivalent
Main competitive equivalent
Garden performance test at Syngenta Trial Field, De Lier (NL)
Netherlands, for a period of 9 weeks. Each of the colours gives you the standard garden performance you expect from a small-flowered series. Rocky brings a wide range of rich flowering colours!
The special colours within the Rocky series certainly attract consumers on the shop floor. But are these special coloured varieties also performing in the consumer’s garden? We have tested this at our trial field in the
Rocky Light Marina Imp
Rocky Sunny Side Up
Main competitive equivalent
Main competitive equivalent
Rocky Golden Blues
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Viola cornuta F1
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V I OL A CORNUTA F1 Endurio ®
• The best winter-performing Viola on the market • The easy, pot-filling solution for hanging baskets and patio pots • The highest satisfaction of consumers, with its unique garden performance
9 - 12 cm
2 - 3
Yellow with Red Wing
White
Yellow
Yellow with Red Wing
Pink Shades
Endurio ® Pink Shades
Autumn production and sales
Spring production and sales
Red Flare
Red with Yellow Face
Pure Violet
Lavender
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9 - 12 cm,
Pot
Endurio ®
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hanging baskets
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Variety
Product forms
Production
Garden
Endurio ® White Endurio ® Yellow
9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12 9 - 12
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Endurio ® Yellow with Red Wing
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Endurio ® Pink Shades Endurio ® Red Flare
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Endurio ® Red with Yellow Face
✓
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Endurio ® Pure Violet Endurio ® Lavender
✓
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Endurio ® Sky Blue Martien
✓
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Sky Blue Martien
Blue Yellow with Purple Wing
Complete Mix
Endurio ® Blue Yellow with Purple Wing
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Endurio ® Complete Mix
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Viola cornuta F1
Viola cornuta F1
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Endurio ® garden performance tests
Garden performance test at Syngenta trial field, De Lier (NL)
carried out over a period of 9 weeks at our trial field in the Netherlands, demonstrated that the single Endurio colours all develop a lovely, mounding habit with a large number of flowers. Choose Endurio for an all-season-round- performance!
The Endurio series is known for its great garden performance in winter. Snow and frost do not prevent the series from flowering, as long as it gets a little sun. Endurio is more than just a winter performer, it also produces masses of flowers in spring. The garden performance test,
Endurio White
Endurio Yellow
Endurio Pink Shades
Endurio ® Yellow with Red Wing
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Viola cornuta F1
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V I OL A CORNUTA F1
MultiColours Mixes • Very well tested combinations • One plug with 3 seeds and 100% Trio's guaranteed • Very uniform end results in growth and flowering time • Trendy colour mixes
12 - 13 cm
3
Deltini Heaven’s Gate TrioMix
Deltini Bay Breeze TrioMix
Deltini Caribbean Dream TrioMix
Deltini Heaven’s Gate TrioMix
Deltini Lady Sunshine TrioMix
Deltini Sunrise Deluxe TrioMix
Endurio Blue Lagoon TrioMix
Variety
Product forms
Production
Garden
Deltini Bay Breeze TrioMix
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Deltini Caribbean Dream TrioMix Deltini Heaven’s Gate TrioMix Deltini Lady Sunshine TrioMix Deltini Sunrise Deluxe TrioMix Endurio Blue Lagoon TrioMix
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MultiColours Mixes
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Viola cornuta F1
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We are celebrating 25 years of Delta®!
1995-2000
• Introduction of Viola x wittrockiana F1 Delta ® series under the company name S&G
• Delta ® replaced the Viola x wittrockiana Roc series • 17 colours at introduction • Bred by Martien Gutter • Stabilizing hybrid parents with innovative technique • 5 new colours introduced
An eternally young classic celebrates its birthday! 25 years of Delta ® are a reason to celebrate. Bred and produced from the beginning to the present day to meet your highest demands - often imitated, but still the barely attainable benchmark. How can this work over such a long period? The secret of our success lies in the fact that we have never stopped improving the best. Our breeders observe the market in order to sense or create trends with innovations, at a time when they are still far away in the future. Standing still means taking a step backwards, and in the last 6 years alone, over 40% of the Delta ® range has been renewed or improved. So that we can look forward to celebrating our 50th anniversary as market leader, we will continue to put all our energy into the core values of Delta ® . Quality and reliability are our top priority which means that only the best genetics can be included in our Delta ® family. Without promising too much - but looking into the future of Delta ® breeding which leads us into anticipation and will also be another milestone for you, heralding a new era. Your high demands from Delta ® genetics are our challenge, which we will gladly continue to meet.
What Confucious would of recommended…
…had he thought of it in 479 BC
2000-2005
Delta Premium – the choice of the wise!
Novartis Seeds Ltd., 17 Summerwood L Telephone: 01704 882883 Fax: 01704 8
ane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39
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• New generation of Delta ® varieties introduced under the name Delta ® Premium • 10 additional colours introduced and 5 improved, including colours like Yellow with Blotch, White with Blotch and True Blue
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2005-2010 • Founding father of Delta ® , Martien Gutter retired. His breeding legacy was taken over by Robbie Gieslink • Delta ® Premium Pure Lemon won the price for best new introduction • Delta ® Violet & White and Pure Lemon as main introduction to the series • Do it Delta ® campaign
2010-2015
• Took over breeding company Goldsmith • Breeding activities of Delta ® and Karma integrated • 42% of the colours within the Delta ® series improved in this timeframe
2015-2020 • Delta ® series exist of 30 colours today • Large shelf life and garden performance trials for Delta ® vs competition, showing Delta ® is still the leading Pansy series • Introduction of Delta ® Orange Imp. • Many more exciting launches expected in the coming 2 years! Stay tuned
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“Immediately after the German reunification we received a recommendation from a Syngenta sales representative on the production of flowers. We did not regret this decision and therefore we were one of the first viola producers in the region right from the start. Delta ® genetics was good from the beginning and stood for a wide range of varieties and a good shelf life. Of course, we also tried other genetics, but the feedback from end consumers made us move exclusively to Delta ® genetic after a short time. A long time ago we supplied just one cemetery gardener with Delta ® genetics, today we supply all the cemetery gardeners in the region because the quality of the plants is convincing in the long run. The shelf life and flower power have always been convincing both in production and with the consumer. The recommendations of the Syngenta sales staff showed a high level of knowledge about genetics and have always helped us with the right variety composition. Regular improvements and innovations from Delta ® genetics continue to help us meet our own high standards.”
“For over 25 years a team of breeders, growers, pollinators and scientists in Syngenta work every day to create the best pansies for all our customers: grower, retailer and consumer. We want you to have pansy that are easy and reliable to produce, sell through and enjoyed in every garden. I am proud to lead the breeding process of Delta ® Pansies for over a decade now and I’m grateful to see our pansies being produced and enjoyed all over the world. But there is no time to sit back and relax, climate change, the need for more sustainable production, evolving consumer trends are changing the requirements for success of tomorrow’s pansy. Myself and my team are looking forward to continuing to provide you with the best pansies today and for the coming 25 years.”
Robbie Gieslink Breeder Syngenta Flowers
Gartenbau Kinnemann & Martin GbR Jörg Martin Zwenkau, Germany
“Our company was created in 1913 by my great-grandfather with a major focus on Pelargonium. We have produced pansies for 30 years and always use Delta ® from the beginning with a great success. We are looking for a product that flowers well in short days, with a good shelf life and easy to prepare; which is not the case for all other series in the market. In fact, next year, we plan to increase the amount of improved single colours in our planning. For example, Lavender Shades, which is a fantastic trend colour. In the last year, we have adapted our fertilization program following the advice of Ben, Technical Specialist from Syngenta Flowers. The improvement in shelf life and rich flowering on not only biennials but other crops, is there.”
“What we appreciate about Delta ® genetics is the high uniformity and the wide variety of colours. The structure of the plants is very good, they are compact and can be controlled very reliably. The series has proven itself under various weather conditions. For planning, it is always important for us to reliably clear the areas, this is always guaranteed with Delta ® and there are almost no leftovers when selling. We appreciate the constant improvements in genetics; for example, the mildew tolerance has continuously improved and the uniformity of the individual varieties has become more and more adapted in the flowering process, even the post-flowering behavior is very reliable.”
Régis Benoist EARL Benoist Horticulture France
Verena Rath Gartenbaubetrieb Rath Moosinning, Germany
“Delta ® Viola are the most complete and balanced hybrid large-flowered Pansy on the market. They are supplied as young plants in a 480 cell Tray (X-tray) and enables, among other things, robotic potting which is a key to success for us.
In the past, we sowed ourselves not only Delta ® seed but also other genetics but in the meanwhile we switched completely to the Delta ® genetic in the X-Tray which always has a high uniformity.”
“We as Kwekerij Hartink grow Delta ® violas from the beginning. We sell regional to flower shops, gardeners and garden centers. Most of our customers would like to have a wide colour range and uniform growth. Because the Delta ® series matched our and our customers criteria, we started growing the Delta ® series. By continuous improvements within the series, Delta ® still meets all our wishes. We expect that Syngenta will stay the market leader because they are in good contact with the growers and they know where our wishes and challenges lay!”
Azalea Chlumec s.r.o Petr Nachlinger Chlumec, Czech Republic
Kwekerij Hartink Jan Hartink The Netherlands
“We oversee landscaping in Madrid and to flower that beautiful capital we have used Delta ® for many years. We chose that genetic because its strong and well branching. It is continuously flowering from October till March, even in frost and low light days conditions. And if you look at pansies close to Madrid, you will find them very easily, as growers have confidence in this variety.”
“For 20 years we have been producing pansies, from the very beginning we have been growing Delta ® . We are attached to the Delta ® because the plants have large flowers and do not stretch out. We value Delta ® varieties for their even flowering, which allows us to offer a set of colours at the same time, and the rich colours encourage buyers. In spring, when the temperature in the production facilities rises, the plants maintain a compact habit. Delta ® has not lost its features for 20 years and is constantly being improved.”
Carmen Lázaro Muñoz Acciona Spain
Gospodarstwo Ogrodnicze Monika & Waldemar Kalkowscy Elbląg, Poland
Buen Retiro garden, Madrid
“Let us introduce you to Gabrieli Luciano from Italy, he produces Delta ® since the very beginning, 25 years ago.
Violas of the Delta ® family are very much appreciated by all consumers who plant them in their garden because there is a wide assortment of pure colours, with eyes and blotches. Gardeners also appreciate this series because they are very easy, continuously flowering and their large flowers bring colour to beautiful gardens and flowerbeds by using a few plant. Over the years, we have integrated the colour assortment that was gradually replaced by improved genetics and new colours.”
“We have been producing Delta ® Violas for over 20 years. This genetics is characterised by a homogeneous, balanced growth and the flowering times of the individual varieties and the series are very uniform. Delta ® offers us a wide range of colours and a long flowering time with a good shelf life. What is especially important in our production is that the plants have a compact growth and are very resistant to diseases.”
Gabrieli Luciano Gabrieli Luciano Italy
Gospodarstwo Ogrodnicze Rafał Cierzan Karsin, Poland
“For us, the customer has always been, and still is, the most important thing. If our customers are satisfied and we grow with them, then we do everything right. This is the case with the Delta ® Violas. We produce a large proportion for garden centers and here Delta ® genetics are unbeatable. The uniformity is extremely high and the control of the culture on time is very safe and easy. Even with a long sales window the durability of the plants is excellent. With the existing colour variety and the constant further improvements, I am already looking forward to the next 25 years with Delta ® .”
Jan Gärtner Gärtnerei Gärtner Drebach, Germany
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V I OL A X W I T TROCK I ANA F1
Delta ® • The most reliable and accurate production of large-flowered Pansies in autumn and spring • The large-flowered Pansies with best shelf life and garden performance • The earliest, most uniform and non-streching series on the market
9 - 10.5 cm
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Rose with Blotch
Lavender Shades
Pure Rose
Red With Blotch
Pure Red
True Blue
Marina
Pure White
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Pure Primrose
Pure Lemon
Pure Violet
Violet & White
Primrose with Blotch
Yellow
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Gold with Blotch
Pure Light Blue
Beaconsfield
Blue with Blotch
Neon Violet
Deep Blue
Blue Morpho
Lavender Shades
Purple Surprise
Yellow with Purple Wing
Pure Orange
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Fire Surprise
Rose Surprise
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All Colours Mix
Premium Blotch Mix
Summer Skies Mix
Citrus Mix
Uni Mix
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Apple Cider Mix
Monet Mix
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Delta ® shelf life and garden performance tests
Shelf life test at Flowerwatch, Roelofarendsveen (NL)
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a 12-day shelf life test in a retail environment. All plants came from the same source and were treated the same. FlowerWatch used cameras and physical inspection to monitor the plants. In the report, FlowerWatch confirms that 12 of the 16 tested Delta colours are ‘clearly better’ and the remaining four are ‘slightly better or equal to’ the other tested varieties. Delta has a longer sales period, less wastage and thus greater efficiency!
This large flowered Pansy series has earned its strong market position because it fulfils grower and retailer needs best. The uniformity and plant habit are unmatched! If you are looking for a series with a short production cycle and the best shelf life on the market, it is the perfect solution. In cooperation with FlowerWatch, we tested our Delta series and compared it to other series available on the market.The shelf life test included a 2-day transport simulation and
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Delta ® Rose with Blotch Delta ® Red with Blotch Delta ® Pure Red Delta ® Pure Violet Delta ® Violet & White
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Delta ® Pure Light Blue Delta ® Beaconsfield Delta ® Blue with Blotch Delta ® Neon Violet Delta ® Deep Blue Delta ® Blue Morpho Delta ® Lavender Shades Delta ® Purple Surprise Delta ® Fire Surprise Delta ® Rose Surprise Delta ® Fruits of the Forest Delta ® Pure Colors Mix
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That is why we also carried out extensive trials on Delta for garden performance at our trial field in the Netherlands. Over a period of 9 weeks Delta was tested against other varieties available on the market. This test clearly showed that, due to its genetic performance, Delta has the highest potential success rate in the consumer gardens. Delta for more flowers, good configuration and an extensive enjoyment period!
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Besides an efficient production and a profitable resale, Delta! is bred to give consumers a great experience. Pansies bring a lot of colour into the consumer’s garden at a time of the year when the availability of flowering products is limited. At Syngenta, we feel the responsibilty to make sure that both the experienced gardener and the impulse buyer are successful with their purchase of right plants.
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Delta ® Premium Blotch Mix Delta ® Summer Skies Mix
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Delta ® Citrus Mix Delta ® Uni Mix Delta ® Inferno Mix
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Delta ® Apple Cider Mix
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Delta White with Blotch
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V I OL A X W I T TROCK I ANA F1 Colossus ®
• The easiest and most reliable production in challenging circumstances • The perfect large flowered Pansy for late summer and early autumn sales • The large flowered Pansy that remains compact with very low PGR use
9 - 12 cm
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Purple with Blotch
Deep Blue with Blotch
Lavender Surprise
Rose Surprise
White
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White with Purple Wing
Lemon Shades
All Colors Mix
Blotched Mix
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• Special collection of colours • Large flowers • Various habits and earliness
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Freefall
• Suitable for spring and autumn sales • Bright colours with 'whiskers' • More vigorous and later flowering than Delta ®
• Large flowered trailing pansy • Earlier to flower in Spring compared to similar series on the market • Suitable for autumn and spring • Perfect for hanging baskets, combinations and bowls
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V I OL A X W I T TROCK I ANA F1 Frizzle Sizzle
• Fringed flowers • Eye-catching at retail to end consumer • Specialty plant
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