ANNUALS 2022–2023
Let the good times bloom.
Syngenta Flowers is one of the largest wholesale breeders of hybrid flower seed and cuttings in the world—developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally. Our customer promise is to deliver exceptional value to growers through determined execution of our four pillars. Syngenta Flowers North America
2,000 UNIQUE VARIETIES OVER
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FOUR COUNTRIES
A catalog built with you in mind.
Welcome to our 2022–2023 Annuals Catalog , where we will Let the Good Times Bloom . Our team has worked together to ensure our variety information is seamlessly combined into the most functional catalog in the industry. It is specially designed to summarize our extensive seed and cuttings product lines with ease, whether you access it digitally or as a printed copy. It is developed with YOU in mind, from growers to brokers, sales and marketing teams alike, as you are all our valued customers. Thank you for your business, and we wish you success this season as we continue to uphold our company promise of Bringing Plant Potential to Life .
+280M CUTTINGS
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Innovative Portfolio Outstanding Quality Technical Expertise Impactful Marketing
Global Head of Syngenta Flowers Mark Schermer
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Outstanding Product Quality
Our teams at our vegetative farms in Guatemala , Mexico , and Alva , Florida continually work to improve key crops like Geranium, Lantana, and Calibrachoa.
Supply & Sustainability
Top-quality seeds and cuttings are critical to the success of your business. We emphasize being the best in product quality; this is especially true for our hard-working teams at our farms throughout the world. Your continuous feedback helps us each year to raise the bar on quality. In 2022 and beyond, we look forward to sharing more improvements focused on areas that matter the most to you.
Our seed supply continues to improve in product quality and reliability with a primary focus on timely deliveries of high germinating seed along with enhancements that make sowing more efficient and germination more reliable and consistent.
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ALVA, FLORIDA | USA
CUERNAVACA, MORELOS | MEXICO
GLOBALG.A.P. is one of the world’s leading agricultural standards. Syngenta Flowers has adopted the GLOBALG.A.P. standards at our North American and Central American facilities to encourage sustainability, raise efficiency of farm operations, and protect environmental resources.
VILLA CANALES | GUATEMALA
AMATITLÁN | GUATEMALA
RECOGNIZED IN OVER 120 COUNTRIES
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Xtreme Disease Resistance
Best-in-class genetic performance under disease pressure
Rigorous, controlled testing for disease resistance in laboratory and field settings Independent verification of testing and results by 3 rd party experts
Learn more about XDR at syngentaflowers-us.com/xdr
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XDR Compared to Non-Resistant Varieties (Garden setting with NO fungicides applied to any varieties)
Non-Resistant Varieties
Trial photos: Huntersville, NC, July 2018
Non-Resistant Varieties
Trial photos: Jealott’s Hill, UK, September 2017
Performance assessments are based upon results or analysis of public information, field observations and/or internal Syngenta evaluations.
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SPECIALTY CUT FLOWERS
Harvest Your Potential ™
Obsessed with quality, from our farm to yours.
At Syngenta Flowers, we are committed to our customer promise of Bringing Plant Potential to Life . Our growing assortment of unique specialty cut flowers has been carefully selected to reinforce our market-leading flower breeding in the bedding plant and potted crop markets alike. We are proud to uphold our focus on innovation in all we do, while helping you Harvest Your Potential .
• We share your passion for success with our easy-to-grow, reliable, and profitable line-up of cut flower genetics.
• From our farm to yours, we are obsessed with delivering high quality seed and vegetative cuttings. • We aim to further your success with best-in-class technical growing and post-harvest support, so your customers get the best every time. For more information about our cut flower assortment, visit syngentaflowers-us.com/cutflowers.
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SPECIALTY CUT FLOWERS
Proven Excellence Award-Winning Cut Flower Varieties
Arabesque ® Penstemon
Zowie! ™ Yellow Flame Zinnia
Karma Naomi Dahlia
Madame Butterfly ™ Snapdragon
Sunfinity ® Sunflower
Café Au Lait Dahlia
Uproar ™ Rose Zinnia
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LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Color for Every Region & Season Syngenta Flowers is committed to upholding our customer promise of Bringing Plant Potential to Life . Our assortment of tried-and-true landscape performers provides landscapers and gardeners alike with plants that thrive, with unbeatable color and longevity, in every region Elevate Your Landscape
Hot Blooded ® Lantana Rocky Mountain Spring If you pick just one, pick this one! Sterile. Exceptional flower coverage. Ideal mounded habit. Continuous flowering throughout the season.
for every season. To keep your gardens growing strong, depend on Syngenta Flowers to Elevate Your Landscape .
• We offer a diverse assortment of innovative and award-winning varieties for reliable, low-maintenance landscapes. • Our obsession with delivering high quality seeds and cuttings radiates from every part of our business. • We provide best-in-class technical support to keep your plants thriving from greenhouse to garden.
For more information about our landscape varieties, visit syngentaflowers-us.com/landscape .
Imara ® XDR Impatiens Pacific Fall–Winter Take back the shade! Disease resistant; plants provide season-long color even when conditions are prime for Impatiens downy mildew. Provides broad color coverage for mass plantings in shady gardens.
FotoFinish ® Petunia Southwest Summer Fastest to the finish. Extremely free-flowering with masses of color all over the plant for high impact at retail and long-lasting garden displays. Mounded and branching habit is ideal for high-density growing and provides faster garden fill due to the need for fewer plant growth regulators (PGRs) in production.
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LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Delta ™ Premium Pansy Midwest Fall–Spring Multi-season, one series, no compromises.
Spring or Fall, a landscape must-have: weather tolerance for long-lasting color. A cool season favorite for landscape applications. Large, upward-facing flowers provide reliable color,
Sunfinity ® Sunflower Northeast Summer
Endless Blooms. All Season Long . Unlike traditional sunflowers that flower once and die, each Sunfinity plant produces hundreds of flowers all season long that can also be cut and enjoyed indoors throughout the summer. Tall growing,
even during wet, rainy periods. Available in a multitude of colors and mixes to match any garden design or outdoor decor.
vigorously branching plants fill large spaces in the garden with high-impact color.
Calliope ® Large Geranium Southeast Summer Intense Color That Lasts ™ .
Large vigorous habit and intense color stands out in the landscape. Class-leading garden performance and tolerance to hot summer conditions.
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Table of Contents
FotoFinish ® Pink
Table of Contents
Welcome.....................................................1 Product Quality...........................................2 Specialty Cut Flowers Program. ................6 Landscape Solutions Program...................8 Digital Tools Available Online................... 10 Seed Annuals Begonia..................................................... 15 Begonia Interspecific................................ 16 Calendula..................................................23 Celosia......................................................23 Cleome. .................................................... 24 Cosmos. ................................................... 25 Cuphea..................................................... 25 Cyclamen..................................................26 Dahlia........................................................ 28 Dianthus....................................................29 English Daisy / Bellis. ...............................30 Gazania..................................................... 31 Geranium..................................................35 Geranium Ivy. ........................................... 41 Gerbera.....................................................42 Hibiscus....................................................46 Impatiens.................................................. 47 Impatiens New Guinea.............................55 Marigold African.......................................56 Marigold French. ......................................58 Marigold Interspecific...............................59 Mimulus. ...................................................60 Nicotiana................................................... 61 Osteospermum.........................................62 Pansy........................................................63 Pansy Spreading. ..................................... 71 Penstemon................................................ 73 Pentas....................................................... 74 Petunia...................................................... 76
Petunia grandiflora. ..................................77 Petunia milliflora. ......................................80 Petunia multiflora ..................................... 81 Petunia Spreading....................................83 Petunia Spreading grandiflora..................84 Petunia Spreading milliflora......................85 Phlox.........................................................86 Primula...................................................... 87 Ranunculus...............................................88 Salvia. .......................................................90 Schizanthus.............................................. 91 Snapdragon..............................................92 Snapdragon Dwarf...................................95 Sunflower.................................................. 97 Torenia.................................................... 101 Verbena................................................... 102 Vinca....................................................... 106 Viola........................................................ 114 Wallflower. .............................................. 118 Zinnia...................................................... 120 Kwik Kombos ™ About Kwik Kombos ™ ............................. 125 Early Season........................................... 126 Mid Season............................................. 132 Late Season............................................ 140 At-a-Glance............................................ 144 Vegetative Annuals Angelonia................................................ 149 Argyranthemum...................................... 150 Bacopa. .................................................. 150 Begonia .................................................. 151 Bidens..................................................... 152 Calibrachoa. ........................................... 154
Calocephalus..........................................230 Curry Plant..............................................230 Dahlia...................................................... 158 Diascia.................................................... 166 Dipladenia............................................... 167 Dorotheanthus........................................230 Euphorbia. .............................................. 168 Geranium................................................ 169 Geranium Interspecific........................... 170 Geranium Ivy. ......................................... 184 Geranium Zonal...................................... 186 Heliotrope............................................... 194 Impatiens................................................ 194 Impatiens Interspecific New Guinea...... 196 Impatiens New Guinea........................... 198 Ipomoea..................................................200 Lantana................................................... 201 Licorice Plant.......................................... 231 Lobelia....................................................208 Lysimachia.............................................. 231 Osteospermum....................................... 210 Pentas..................................................... 211 Petunia.................................................... 213 Salvia. .....................................................222 Scaevola.................................................223 Swedish Ivy, Variegated......................... 231 Verbena................................................... 224 Vinca....................................................... 228 Resources Awards & Recognition............................234 Wholesale Broker List. ...........................236 Root ‘n’ Sells. .........................................238 Drops & Substitutions. ........................... 240 2022–2024 Week Calendar. ................... 242
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Seed Annuals
PANSY SPREADING Freefall ™ . ............................... 71 Freefall ™ XL........................... 72 PENSTEMON Arabesque ® ........................... 73 Partybells ™ ............................ 73 PENTAS BeeBright ™ ............................ 74 Beehive ™ ............................... 75 HoneyCluster ™ ...................... 74 PETUNIA GRANDIFLORA Duvet ™ ................................... 77 Frost ™ .................................... 78 Prism ™ ................................... 78 TriTunia ™ ................................ 79 PETUNIA MILLIFLORA Picobella ™ ............................. 80 PETUNIA MULTIFLORA Damask ™ ............................... 81 Hurrah ™ ................................. 82 PETUNIA SPREADING FotoFinish ® ............................ 83 PETUNIA SPREADING GRANDIFLORA Skybox ™ ................................ 84 PETUNIA SPREADING MILLIFLORA FlashForward ™ ...................... 85 PHLOX Popstars ™ .............................. 86 PRIMULA Libre ™ .................................... 87 Primera ™ . .............................. 87 RANUNCULUS Maché ™ ................................. 88 Magic ™ .................................. 89 SALVIA Mojave ™ . ............................... 90 Sentry ™ .................................. 91 Sizzler ™ . ................................ 91 Victoria ™ ................................ 90
SCHIZANTHUS Atlantis ™ ............................... 91 SNAPDRAGON Liberty ™ Classic. ................... 92 Madame Butterfly ™ . .............. 92 Snaptastic ™ ........................... 94 SNAPDRAGON DWARF Snaptini ™ ............................... 95 SUNFLOWER Sunfinity ® . ............................. 97 TORENIA Hi-Lite ™ . .............................. 101 VERBENA Obsession ™ ......................... 102 Obsession ™ Cascade.......... 103 Tuscany ® ............................. 104 VINCA Blockbuster ™ ....................... 111 Cora ® Cascade XDR........... 108 Cora ® Classic...................... 110 Cora ® XDR. ......................... 107 SunStorm ® .......................... 112 VIOLA Deltini ™ ................................ 114 Endurio ® .............................. 115 Penny ™ ................................ 116 Tiger Eye ™ ........................... 118 WALLFLOWER Sugar Rush ™ ....................... 118 ZINNIA Magellan ™ . .......................... 122 Short Stuff ™ ......................... 123 Swizzle ™ .............................. 124 Uproar ™ ............................... 124 Zowie! ™ . .............................. 124 Zydeco ™ .............................. 120
BEGONIA Bada Bing ® /Bada Boom ® ...... 20 Bossa Nova ™ . ....................... 22 Eureka ™ ................................. 21 Topspin ™ . .............................. 21 BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC Bionic ™ .................................. 18 Bowler ™ ................................. 19 Tophat ™ ................................. 16 CALENDULA Costa ™ . ................................. 23 CELOSIA Bright Sparks ™ ...................... 23 CLEOME Sparkler ™ 2.0......................... 24 COSMOS Apollo ™ .................................. 25 CUPHEA Sriracha ™ ............................... 25 CYCLAMEN At-a-Glance. ......................... 26 DAHLIA Fresco ™ ................................. 28 Harlequin ™ ............................. 28 DIANTHUS Diabunda ® ............................. 30 Super Parfait ™ ....................... 29 Venti Parfait ™ ......................... 29 ENGLISH DAISY / BELLIS Bam Bam ™ ............................ 30 GAZANIA Big Kiss ™ ............................... 33 Frosty Kiss ™ .......................... 32 Gazoo ™ . ................................ 34 Kiss ™ ..................................... 31 GERANIUM BullsEye ™ .............................. 36 Maverick ™ . ............................ 37 Multibloom ™ .......................... 38 Quantum ™ ............................. 38 Pinto ™ Premium. ................... 39 Ringo 2000 ™ .......................... 40
GERANIUM IVY Reach Out ™ ........................... 41 Tornado ™ ............................... 41 GERBERA Bengal ™ ................................. 43 Cartwheel ® ............................ 44 Elephant ™ .............................. 44 Jaguar ™ ................................. 45 HIBISCUS Honeymoon ™ . ....................... 46 IMPATIENS Accent ™ Premium. ................ 48 Accent ™ ................................. 49 Athena ™ ................................. 49 Imara ® XDR .......................... 50 Xtreme ™ ................................. 54 IMPATIENS NEW GUINEA Florific ® .................................. 55 MARIGOLD AFRICAN Antigua ™ ................................ 56 Big Top ™ ................................ 56 Inca II ™ . ................................. 57 Perfection ™ ............................ 57 MARIGOLD FRENCH Alumia ™ ................................. 58 Happy ™ . ................................ 58 MARIGOLD INTERSPECIFIC Endurance ™ ........................... 59 Zenith ™ .................................. 60 MIMULUS Magic ™ .................................. 60 NICOTIANA Perfume ™ . ............................. 61 Saratoga ™ . ............................ 61 OSTEOSPERMUM Asti ™ ...................................... 62 PANSY Colossus ™ ............................. 64 Delta ™ .................................... 68 Delta ™ Premium. ................... 66 Delta ™ Speedy. ..................... 69 Select.................................... 70
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Vegetative Annuals
ANGELONIA Carita ™ . ............................... 149 Carita ™ Cascade................. 149 ARGYRANTHEMUM Sassy ® ................................. 150 BACOPA Calypso ™ ............................. 150 BEGONIA Florencio ™ ........................... 151 Grace ™ ................................ 152 BIDENS Brazen ™ ............................... 153 Mexican Gold ™ .................... 152 CALOCEPHALUS Whimsy ™ ............................. 230 CALIBRACHOA Cabrio ™ ............................... 154 Callie ® . ............................... 156 CURRY PLANT Curry Plant.......................... 230 DAHLIA Café Au Lait. ....................... 164 Dahlegria ® ........................... 159 Grandalia ™ . ......................... 160 Happy Days ™ . ..................... 162 Karma. ................................ 165 Moon Lady.......................... 164 Sincerity.............................. 163
DIASCIA Darla ® .................................. 166 DIPLADENIA Madinia ® .............................. 167 Madinia ® Maximo................ 168 DOROTHEANTHUS Mezoo ™ ............................... 230 EUPHORBIA Euphoric ™ ............................ 168 GERANIUM INTERSPECIFIC Caldera ™ . ............................ 170 Caliente ® ............................. 171 Calliope ® Cascade.............. 174 Calliope ® Large................... 176 Calliope ® Medium............... 178 Mantra ™ ............................... 180 Mojo ™ .................................. 181 Moxie! ™ ............................... 182 Pretty Little ™ ........................ 183 GERANIUM IVY Cascade.............................. 184 Ivy League ™ ......................... 185 GERANIUM ZONAL Americana ® ......................... 186 Novelty Collection............... 188 Rocky Mountain ™ ................ 190 Tango ™ ................................ 192 HELIOTROPE Scentropia ™ ......................... 194
IMPATIENS Silhouette ® .......................... 194 IMPATIENS INTERSPECIFIC NEW GUINEA Spectra ™ . ............................ 196 IMPATIENS NEW GUINEA Sonic ® ................................. 198 Super Sonic ® ....................... 199 IPOMOEA Sidekick ™ . ........................... 200 LANTANA Bandana ® ............................ 202 Bandito ™ . ............................ 203 Bandolero ™ . ........................ 204 Bandolista ™ ......................... 205 Hot Blooded ® ...................... 206 Landscape Bandana ® ......... 207 LICORICE PLANT Licorice Plant...................... 231 LOBELIA Techno ® ............................... 208 Techno ® Upright.................. 209 LYSIMACHIA Goldii................................... 231 OSTEOSPERMUM Tradewinds ® ........................ 210
PENTAS Starcluster ™ ......................... 211 Starcluster ™ Cascade. ........ 212 PETUNIA Dekko ™ ................................ 214 Fun House ™ . ....................... 215 Itsy ™ . ................................... 216 Sanguna ® ............................ 218 Sanguna ® Mega.................. 220 Sanguna ® Patio................... 221 Shortcake ™ .......................... 222 SALVIA Velocity ™ . ............................ 222 SCAEVOLA Bombay ® ............................. 223 SWEDISH IVY, VARIEGATED Swedish Ivy......................... 231 VERBENA Lanai ® .................................. 224 Lanai ® Compact.................. 226 Lanai ® Upright..................... 227 Magelana ® ........................... 228 VINCA Nirvana ® Cascade............... 228
New Variety
Sun
Drought Tolerant
All-Star Variety
Heat Lover
Shade
Award Winner
Utility Patent
Improved Variety
Sterile
Cut Flower
Pollinator Friendly
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New Varieties
SEED BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC Bionic ™ .................................. 18 PENTAS Beehive ™ ............................... 75
VEGETATIVE
PANSY Select.................................... 70 ZINNIA Zydeco ™ .............................. 120
LANTANA Bandolista ™ ......................... 205 GERANIUM INTERSPECIFIC Calliope ® Cascade.............. 174 Mantra ™ ............................... 180
PENTAS Starcluster ™ Cascade.......... 212 PETUNIA Sanguna ® Mega.................. 220
SEED
VEGETATIVE
GAZANIA Kiss ™ ..................................... 31 – Golden Flame – Red – White Flame – White Imp. IMPATIENS Athena ™ ................................. 49 – Appleblossom Imp. OSTEOSPERMUM Asti ™ ...................................... 62 – White Imp. PANSY SPREADING Delta ™ Premium. ................... 66 – Pure Orange Imp. – Pure White Imp. – Yellow with Red Wing PANSY SPREADING Freefall ™ XL. .......................... 72 – Blue Picotee Shades
RANUNCULUS Maché ™ ................................. 88 – Chocolate TORENIA Hi-Lite ™ . .............................. 101 – Blue Beacon VINCA Blockbuster ™ ....................... 111 – Blue Cora ® Cascade XDR........... 108 – Punch – White Imp. Cora ® XDR........................... 107 – Magenta Halo Imp. VIOLA Endurio ® .............................. 115 – Blue Face – Pure Violet Imp.
BIDENS Brazen ™ .............................. 153 – Happy Sun – Red Flare CALIBRACHOA Cabrio ™ .............................. 154 – Eclipse Light Rose Callie ® . ............................... 156 – Hot Pink – Hot Pink Spark DAHLIA Karma. ................................ 165 – Amora Bright Scarlet – Blue Lagoon – Cabernet GERANIUM INTERSPECIFIC Caldera ™ . ........................... 170 – Lavender Glow Calliope ® Medium .............. 178 – Bright Rose – Rose Mega Splash Imp. – Salmon Mojo ™ .................................. 181 – Magenta LANTANA Bandana ® ............................ 202 – Black Cherry – Rose Imp. – White Imp. Bandito ™ . ............................ 203 – Gold Bandolero ™ . ........................ 204 – Lychee – White Imp.
LOBELIA Techno ® ............................... 208 – Lilac Imp. PETUNIA Fun House ™ . ....................... 215 – Amethyst Sunshine – Papaya – Peach Melba Sanguna ® ............................ 218 – Coral Sanguna ® Mega.................. 220 – Pink Vein – Purple Vein Sanguna ® Patio................... 221 – Melon Morn – Radiant Violet Shortcake ™ .......................... 222 – Raspberry
KWIK KOMBOS ™
COMBINATION Kwik Kombos ™ .................................................................... 126–148 – Bandana ® Lava Flow ™ Mix Imp.
– Bandana ® Lemon Meringue ™ Mix Imp. – Bandana ® Strawberry Daiquiri ™ Mix Imp. – Bandana ® Tequila Sunrise ™ Mix Imp. – Beach Breeze ™ Mix
– Dekko ™ Dare Devil ™ Mix – Island in the Sun ™ Mix – Itsy Bitsy ™ Mix – Lemon Chiffon ™ Mix – Love Potion ™ Mix Imp.
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Sunfinity ® Yellow Dark Center
Seed Annuals
Zydeco ™ Cherry
BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC
Tophat ™ Begonia
Consistently deliver beautiful plants at retail through to the garden with easy and efficient production. Syngenta Flowers offers a Begonia for every application. The assortment ranges from compact green and bronze leaf Begonia semperflorens types, for high-density production Begonia No compromise required!
in packs, up to vigorous interspecific varieties, for premium patio, hanging basket, and landscape planting. Across all types, Syngenta Begonias excel in offering the grower ease and efficiency of production without compromising best-in-class garden and patio performance for the end user.
VIGOR CLASS*
LEAF TYPE
TIMING*
COMPACT
MEDIUM LARGE
VIGOROUS SPREADING
BRONZE GREEN
SEMPERFLORENS Bada Bing ®
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Early
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Bada Boom ®
Early
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Eureka ™
Mid
•
Topspin ™
Early
INTERSPECIFIC Bionic ™
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•
Late
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Bowler ™
Mid
•
Tophat ™
Early
BOLIVIENSIS (INTERSPECIFIC) Bossa Nova ™
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Late
* Vigor and Timing are measured within class or type.
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BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC
BEGON I A I NTERSPEC I F I C F1 Begon i a × hyb r i da Tophat ™
The biggest blooms and fastest finish put Tophat ahead of the pack. • Finishes at least one week earlier than the leading competitors. • Largest blooms in its class—up to 20% larger than BIG ® and Megawatt ™ . • Bred for versatility, Tophat is easy to finish in 306-packs up to large patio containers. • A pure white, perfectly matched to the rest of the series, brightens shady spots and offers expanded opportunities for uniform mixes.
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Part Sun
DIMENSIONS 20–24” W x 16–20” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Pelleted
Tophat ™ Rose Bicolor
Tophat ™ Pink 70054554
Tophat ™ Rose Bicolor 70076221
Tophat ™ Scarlet Imp. 70076218
Tophat ™ White 70067189
Tophat ™ Scarlet Imp.
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Point of Purchase Materials
Poster
Cart Banner
#TopHatBegonia Show us Your Largest Blooms!
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Pack Handle
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Tophat ™ Scarlet
Unlike the competition, Tophat Begonia is an excellent item for 306 packs! Syngenta Flowers has trialed alternative options for PGR applications in 306 Pack trays to control vegetative growth of Tophat without affecting flower size or severely stunting plants. Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) for Tophat ™ Begonia in 306 Packs
• Tophat Begonias were grown in 306 Pack Trays and treated with 1 of 6 PGR treatments (a control with no PGRs was also included) and flower size measurements taken 2 weeks later. Plants were then potted up into 2.5 qt. pots to see how long it took to grow out of the PGRs and recover flower size; measurements were taken every 2 weeks. Plants were evaluated until 8 weeks post-PGR. How We Did it No PGRs ( left ) vs. 0.25 ppm Bonzi ® Drench ( right ) Tophat ™ Pink Begonia TECH TIP Once plugs have established in the finish container, B-Nine ® spray at 2,500 to 5,000 ppm is recommended to control stem elongation without reducing flower size in 1 quart or larger-sized containers. Cool finishing temperatures and high DLI maximize flower size and help control excessive leaf expansion.
Tech Tips Online! Check out our recommendations and other tech tips online. They are tailored to help growers achieve maximum germination and premium young plant quality, with Tophat ™ Begonias.
The Results
Tophat ™ White 2 Weeks after PGR treatment, 306 Pack
• 0.25 ppm Bonzi ® plant growth regulator (PGR) drench is recommended as plants will recover flower size by 4 weeks post-PGR and the consumer will still experience the extra large blooms. • Bonzi spray treatments (5−10 ppm) significantly reduced flower size, but ad good vegetative growth control. These treatments will provide lasting control for challenging retail environments. • Most plants grew out of the flower-size reducing PGRs completely by 4 weeks post-PGR, except the 1 ppm PGR drench which took 8 weeks. Although not unmarketable, this treatment negatively affects the consumer experience and is not recommended.
2,500 ppm B-9 Spray
1,250 ppm B-9 + 750 ppm Cycocel Spray
10 ppm Bonzi Spray
5 ppm Bonzi Spray
0.25 ppm Bonzi Drench
1 ppm Bonzi Drench
Control
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0%
17%
17%
0%
14%
4%
% reduction in flower size from the control
Source: Gilroy, CA August 2018
Tophat ™ White 4 Weeks after PGR treatment, 2.5 qt.
Recommended
2,500 ppm B-9 Spray
1,250 ppm B-9 + 750 ppm Cycocel Spray
Control
5 ppm Bonzi Spray
10 ppm Bonzi Spray
0.25 ppm Bonzi Drench
1 ppm Bonzi Drench
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0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 12% % reduction in flower size from the control
Source: Gilroy, CA August 2018
Performance assessments are based upon results or analysis of public information, field observations and/or internal Syngenta evaluations. All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.
© 2019 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your state or local Extension Service to ensure registration status. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents, Utility Patents, and/or Plant Breeders’ Rights and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. The trademarks or service marks displayed or otherwise used herein are the property of a Syngenta Group Company. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SFL 2131A 07-2019
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BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC
BEGON I A I NTERSPEC I F I C F1 Begon i a × hyb r i da Bionic ™ A powerful solution for both landscape and containers! • Distinguished by an exceptionally well branched and symmetrical plant habit that offers a superior pot and garden fill. • Excels in sun or shade and loves the heat, providing season-long color, even in challenging environments. • Well matched bronze and green leaf varieties are easy to program to create uniform container and landscape displays. • Expands garden application options with self-cleaning, extra large flowers and a more vigorous plant habit than Tophat ™ .
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Full Sun DIMENSIONS 24–28” W x 20–24” H HABIT Upright FORMS Pelleted
Bionic ™ Bronze Leaf Rose
Bionic ™ Bronze Leaf Red 70109415
Bionic ™ Bronze Leaf Rose 70109447
Bionic ™ Green Leaf Pink 70109448
Bionic ™ Green Leaf Red 70109416
Behind the Breeding
When developing the Bionic series we were focused on genetics that would compliment our unique Tophat series. Our goal was to offer the market something truly differentiated in an already crowded class of interspecific Begonias. We are confident that we achieved that goal with our new Bionic series!
Mike Murgiano ____ HEAD OF PRODUCT MANAGEMENT Chicago, Illinois, USA
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BEGONIA INTERSPECIFIC
BEGON I A I NTERSPEC I F I C F1 Begon i a × hyb r i da Bowler ™
Contrasting flowers and foliage will bowl you over. • Vigorous, bronze leaf Begonia with large flowers and a unique, branched and mounding habit. • Ideally suited for hanging basket production, yet versatile enough to also work in large packs. • Chocolate-bronze foliage contrasts beautifully with large, bright white flowers.
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Full Sun DIMENSIONS 20–24” W x 12–18” H
HABIT Mounding FORMS Pelleted
NOTE: Up to 3% of Bowler plant populations may exhibit green leaves. Although leaf color is different, these plants still match the series for flower size, timing, and plant vigor.
Bowler ™ Bronze Leaf White 70080130
Bowler ™ Bronze Leaf White
Striking dark chocolate-bronze foliage contrasts beautifully with large, bright white flowers. Check out Bowler ™
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BEGONIA
BEGON I A F1 Begon i a s empe r f l o r ens Bada Bing ® / Bada Boom ®
Matching, early flowering, green and bronze leaf varieties; Perfect for main season sales. • Very early flowering with a narrow bloom window for quick turns and bench-run production. • Compact, well-branched plants ideally sized for high-density growing in packs and small pots. • Strong germination and seedling vigor to optimize production from sow to finish.
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Part Sun
DIMENSIONS 6–8” W x 8–10” H
HABIT Mounding
FORMS Raw, Pelleted
Bada Boom ® Mix
Bada Bing ® Pink Imp. 70107353
Bada Bing ® Rose 70018249
Bada Bing ® Rose Bicolor 70018269
Bada Bing ® Scarlet 70071001
Bada Bing ® White 70040712
Bada Boom ® Pink 70018245
Bada Boom ® Rose 70040718
Bada Boom ® Rose Bicolor 70018271
Bada Boom ® Scarlet 70018246
Bada Boom ® White 70018259
Bada Bing ® Mix 70018267
Bada Boom ® Mix 70018268
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BEGONIA
BEGON I A F1 Begon i a s empe r f l o r ens Eureka ™
Strike it big with built-in heat tolerance for mid to late season sales. • Exhibits strong plant vigor and branching for fast container fill and outstanding landscape performance. • A free-flowering beauty in the garden that delivers season-long color. • Full assortment of well-matched green and dark bronze leaved varieties that hold their foliage color in the heat.
Eureka ™ Bronze Leaf Pink 70001153
Eureka ™ Bronze Leaf Rose 70001156
Eureka ™ Bronze Leaf Scarlet Imp. 70018276
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Part Sun
DIMENSIONS 7–9” W x 9–12” H
HABIT Mounding
FORMS Pelleted
Eureka ™ Bronze Leaf White 70001155
Eureka ™ Green Leaf Pink 70001157
Eureka ™ Green Leaf Rose 70001160
Eureka ™ Green Leaf White
Eureka ™ Green Leaf Scarlet 70003236
Eureka ™ Green Leaf White 70001166
BEGON I A F1 Begon i a s empe r f l o r ens Topspin ™
Cool finishing temperatures won’t slow this Begonia down! • Can be finished successfully alongside other annual bedding plant crops at temperatures as low as 58 °F (14 °C). • Save up to 14% on production costs with earlier flowering and faster finish times under any production environment. • Excels at retail and in the garden with outstanding branching and large, premium flowers.
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Part Sun
DIMENSIONS 8–10” W x 8–10” H
HABIT Mounding
FORMS Pelleted
Topspin ™ Mix
Topspin ™ Pink 70054592
Topspin ™ Rose 70058992
Topspin ™ Scarlet 70054594
Topspin ™ White 70048975
Topspin ™ Mix 70069588
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BEGONIA
BEGON I A F1 Begon i a bo l i v i ens i s Bossa Nova ™
Bring the carnival to your containers! • Brilliant blooms in a full range of colors offer a perfect seed alternative to vegetative varieties. • Fills multiple container sizes with an abundance of color due to the well-branched habit and short internodes. • Excels in a variety of climates and conditions including heat, sun, and shade.
EXPOSURE Full Shade–Full Sun DIMENSIONS 16–20” W x 12–16” H HABIT Mounding, Trailing FORMS Pelleted
Bossa Nova ™ Night Fever Papaya
Bossa Nova ™ Night Fever Papaya 70087660
Bossa Nova ™ Night Fever Rosso 70103437
Bossa Nova ™ Orange 70060442
Bossa Nova ™ Pink Glow 70091946
Bossa Nova ™ Pure White 70069946
Bossa Nova ™ Red 70060443
Bossa Nova ™ Rose 70060444
Bossa Nova ™ Yellow Imp. 70097933
Bossa Nova ™ Mix 70091945
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CALENDULA
CA L ENDUL A C a l endu l a o f f i c i na l i s Costa ™
A cheerful addition to your cool weather assortment. • Dwarf and compact, with excellent basal branching. • A sweetly scented, perfect accompaniment to autumn and spring pansy and viola programs. • Makes full and efficient packs and small pots.
EXPOSURE Part Sun–Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 10–12” W x 10–12” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Raw
Costa ™ Mix 70092111
Costa ™ Light Yellow 70092110
Costa ™ Orange 70092112
Costa ™ Yellow 70092113
CELOS I A Ce l o s i a p l umo s a Bright Sparks ™
Blazing garden performance. • Boasts large plumes of brilliant color on an ultra-branched, intermediate plant. • Excels in quarts, gallons, and larger upgraded planters. • This superior landscape Celosia resists color fade along with greater repeat flowering.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 10–12” W x 11–13” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Raw
Bright Sparks ™ Mix 70092244
Bright Sparks ™ Bright Yellow 70092246
Bright Sparks ™ Burgundy 70092247
Bright Sparks ™ Scarlet Shades 70103107
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CLEOME
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Purple
C L EOME F1 C l eome ha s s l e r i ana ( s p i no s a ) Sparkler ™ 2.0
Brawn and beauty for season-extending programs. • F1 hybrid vigor and uniformity offer easy production and superior landscape performance. • Heat-loving annual holds up to summer stress and provides reliable height and structure to landscape beds. • More compact habit allows for larger-scale production in smaller formats.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 24–36” W x 36–44” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Raw
• Improved with richer, eye-catching color, and better branching for quick repeat flowering. • No priming required, improving seed quality and uniformity of young plant stands.
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Blush 70059757
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Lavender 70059771
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Purple 70059776
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Rose 70059762
Sparkler ™ 2.0 White 70059754
Sparkler ™ 2.0 Mix 70105466
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COSMOS
COSMOS Co smo s b i p i nna t u s Apollo ™
Performance fit for an Olympian. • Naturally compact plants robustly fill the container for quick and efficient production. • Well-formed, large flowers build a rich canopy of color for best-in-class garden performance. • Longer flowering window allows for easy growing and extended sales in a greater variety of formats. • Includes the unique bicolor Lovesong.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 20–24” W x 18–26” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Raw
Apollo ™ Mix
Apollo ™ Carmine 70092117
Apollo ™ Lovesong 70092118
Apollo ™ Pink 70092116
Apollo ™ White 70092115
Apollo ™ Mix 70092114
CUPHE A F1 Cuphea l l avea Sriracha ™
Spice up your summer programs. • A premium heat and drought-tolerant variety that offers season-extending opportunities for summer sales. • Compact, well-branched plants come in four vibrant colors that are very well matched for uniform production. • Easy to program and a faster, cost-effective alternative to specialty vegetative varieties.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 12–14” W x 14–18” H
HABIT Upright
FORMS Raw
Sriracha ™ Rose
Sriracha ™ Lavender Bicolor 70058804
Sriracha ™ Pink 70036329
Sriracha ™ Rose 70036330
Sriracha ™ Violet 70036333
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CYCLAMEN
Laser ™ Synchro Cyclamen
Cyclamen A legacy of innovation: Driven by excellence.
Starting with the introduction of the first F1 hybrid Cyclamen to the market almost 50 years ago, Syngenta Flowers continues a long tradition of innovation in this important global product. Growers and retailers can now choose from one of the broadest Cyclamen assortments in the market, offering
different plant, flower, and leaf types, adapted to their specific seasonal and production needs. At Syngenta Flowers, we understand the highly technical requirements growers have for Cyclamen; but we’ll also never forget the beauty of each plant that drives consumer demand for this timeless crop.
STANDARD
INTERMEDIATE
MINI
R A I N I ER ™
S I ERR A ™ SY NCHRO
L A SER ™ SY NCHRO
W I NFA L L ®
SOLID & BICOLOR FLOWERS
SNOWR I DG E ™ MA X I
SNOWR I DG E ™ M I D I
MER I TA ™
P I CO L A ™
FR I L L ER ®
FRINGED FLOWERS
MA XOR A FR I NG ED ™
ROCO L I N A ™
NOVELTY FLOWERS
F L EUR EN VOGUE ™
S I LVER LEAVES
W I N T ER I C E ™
S I LV ER A DO ™
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Cyclamen At-a-Glance
STANDARD CYCLAMEN L A RG E B LOOMS A ND V I GOROU S P L A N T S
INTERMEDIATE CYCLAMEN MED I UM B LOOMS A ND M I D - S I Z ED P L A N T S
MINIATURE CYCLAMEN M I N I B LOOMS A ND COMPAC T P L A N T S
MER I TA ™ • Compact, mounded plant holds longer • Early and free flowering • Includes unique SHINE Bicolors L ASER ™ SYNCHRO • Earliest flowering intermediate • Highly programmable • Perfect for landscape applications
P I COL A ™ • Micro type for miniature pots • Very compact and round shape • Includes unique SHINE Bicolors
S I ERR A ™ SYNCHRO • Early, uniform flowering • Programable production • High-quality plants and flowers SNOWR I DGE ™ MA X I • Bicolor blooms with strong weather tolerance • Can be programmed with Sierra ™ Synchro R A I N I ER ™ • Vigorous pot fill • Easy to grow under low light and temperatures • Large, high-quality flowers
SNOWR I DGE ™ M I D I • Bicolor blooms with strong weather tolerance • Can be programmed with Laser ™ Synchro
W I NFA L L ® • Botrytis tolerant • Early flowering under low light and temperatures • Versatile for pot or landscape use
FR I L L ER ® • Novelty fringed flowers • Very early flowering
ROCOL I NA ™ • Unique fringed flower shape • Very free flowering • Efficient, mid-size plants
MA XOR A FR I NGED ™ • Uniformly high flower quality • Well-branched plants F L EUR EN VOGUE ™ • Novelty umbrella-shaped flowers • High-quality, vigorous plants
W I NT ER I CE ™ • Striking foliage and flower contrast • Ideal for holiday sales • High-quality, vigorous plants
S I LV ER ADO ™ • Petite, contrasting silver leaves • Very early flowering • Perfect for holiday gift giving or landscape use
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DAHLIA
DAHL I A Dah l i a × hyb r i da Fresco ™
• A compact garden Dahlia, loaded with fully double blooms. • Uniform in height, habit, and timing. • Brilliantly colored mixture.
EXPOSURE Full Sun DIMENSIONS 7–9” W x 10–12” H HABIT Upright FORMS Raw, Coated
Fresco ™ Mix 70001039
DAHL I A Dah l i a × hyb r i da Harlequin ™
• Whimsical, semi-double bicolor mixture is sure to delight at retail and in the garden. • Early to bloom, uniform, and well-branched habit.
EXPOSURE Full Sun DIMENSIONS 7–9” W x 12–14” H HABIT Upright FORMS Raw, Coated
Harlequin ™ Mix 70001040
Harlequin ™ Mix
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DIANTHUS
D I ANTHUS F1 D i an t hu s ch i nens i s Super Parfait ™
Showstopping blooms. • Large, showy bicolor flowers drive early spring retail traffic. • Economical to produce—adaptable to high-density production and requires minimal heating inputs. • Well branched and vigorous growing in the garden for season-extending color.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 8–10” W x 6–8” H
HABIT Mounding
FORMS Raw, Pelleted
Super Parfait ™ Red Peppermint
Super Parfait ™ Raspberry 70002705
Super Parfait ™ Red Peppermint 70019271
Super Parfait ™ Strawberry 70002706
Super Parfait ™ Mix 70019285
D I ANTHUS F1 D i an t hu s ch i nens i s Venti Parfait ™
Indulge in big color. • The next generation of Super Parfait ™ Dianthus, with mega-sized, showy blooms on compact and well-branched plants. • Greater plant vigor easily fills retail-ready containers and provides extended garden color. • Bold bicolors add class and vibrancy to the series.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 8–10” W x 8–10” H
HABIT Mounding
FORMS Raw, Pelleted
Venti Parfait ™ Crimson Eye
Venti Parfait ™ Blueberry Eye 70064366
Venti Parfait ™ Crimson 70038525
Venti Parfait ™ Crimson Eye 70027330
Venti Parfait ™ Strawberry Shades 70064365
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DIANTHUS
D I ANTHUS F1 D i an t hu s × ba r ba t u s Diabunda ®
A bounty of bicolors. • A compact Sweet William type that is programmable with uniform habits and timing for easy, efficient production in packs or in pots. • Faster and easier to flower for early-spring and fall sales compared to traditional Dianthus barbatus . • Striking colors, including bicolors, make these familiar flowers a hit at retail.
EXPOSURE Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 8–10” W x 8–10” H
HABIT Mounding, Upright
FORMS Pelleted
Diabunda ® Purple Picotee
Diabunda ® Pink Pearl 70019221
Diabunda ® Purple 70019213
Diabunda ® Purple Picotee 70019219
Diabunda ® Red 70019212
Diabunda ® Red Picotee 70019218
Diabunda ® Rose 70019220
Diabunda ® Mix 70006748
ENGL I SH DA I SY / BEL L I S Be l l i s pe r enn i s Bam Bam ™
• Distinctive, fully double flowers on non-stretching stems. • Compact plants with clean foliage are perfect for packs and small pots. • 100% annual flowering with no vernalization needed—ideal for both autumn and spring production. • Unique addition to your cool climate assortment.
EXPOSURE Part Sun–Full Sun
DIMENSIONS 6–8” W x 4–6” H
Bam Bam ™ Rose Imp.
HABIT Upright
FORMS Pelleted
Bam Bam ™ Red 70092107
Bam Bam ™ Rose Imp. 70098070
Bam Bam ™ Mix 70092109
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GAZANIA
G A Z AN I A F1 Ga zan i a r i gens Kiss ™
Kiss the sun. • Compact, well-branched plants with green foliage work perfectly in large packs or 1 qt. containers. • Uniform flowering with multiple large and brightly colored blooms held on short, sturdy stems. • Heat and drought tolerant plants provide reliable garden performance even under stressful conditions.
EXPOSURE Full Sun DIMENSIONS 8–10” W x 8–10” H HABIT Mounding FORMS Raw
Kiss ™ Yellow Flame
Kiss ™ Golden Flame 70019446
Kiss ™ Orange 70007963
Kiss ™ Red 70077323
Kiss ™ Rose 70007964
Kiss ™ White Flame 70077324
Kiss ™ White Imp. 70077319
Kiss ™ Yellow 70041326
Kiss ™ Yellow Flame 70003658
Kiss ™ Flame Mix 70019462
Kiss ™ Mix 70002733
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