Hydrangeas 2022 Assortment
Bred for exceptional shelf life, extending value for end consumer Hydrangeas These amazing balls of color, ranging from subtle pink, bright blue and crisp white, have exceptionally strong stems which make them easy to ship. These series have a long shelf life and will be sure to have great sell- through in the retail market. Who doesn’t love hydrangeas?
The HiBreeding story begins with two of Europe’s most prestigious and respected Hydrangea growers Sjaak van Schie and The Mastergrowers. With a combined passion and drive for perfection the HiBreeding company was created with a simple goal to breed the best Hydrangea genetics in the market. HiBreeding’s approach to creating these genetics is a relentless focus on grower success. All HiBreeding varieties are selected for strong branching, superior disease resistance, and long shelf lives ensuring the value of HiBreeding genetics extends well past their time in the greenhouse.
HI ™ Horizon Pink
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HI ™ Crystal •
HI ™ Horizon •
HI Crystal is a robust white mophead variety notable for its dense branching, strong stems and tough flowers. HI Crystal is ideal for small to mid- sized containers and has exceptional keeping ability.
HI Horizon raises the bar for the true blue or pink medium vigor class. HI Horizon brings all the benefits of HiBreeding with its strong stems and sturdy flowers. HI Horizon is the perfect addition to the HiBreeding collection and complements the best-selling HI Fire, HI River and HI White Sun varieties.
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VIGOR
Medium
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
REBLOOMING
No
VIGOR
Medium
HI ™ Horizon Pink 70099419
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
HI ™ Crystal White 70089914
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
HI ™ Horizon Blue 70099419
REBLOOMING
Yes
HI ™ Fire •
HI Fire has a fantastic red color paired with a fast cultivation time. Ease of early production makes it ideally suited for Valentine’s Day programs. Its compact habit also makes it suitable for a wide range of container sizes. HI Fire pairs up nicely with the best- selling HI River and is even more dramatic when grown as a purple.
HI ™ Mountain • HI Mountain ups the game in vigor and impact. • Its strong stems and medium to high vigor make ideally suited for larger containers.
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Soft blue or pink blooms are perfect for spring programs and will continue to hold up for the end consumer and its excellent keeping quality.
VIGOR
Compact
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
VIGOR
Large
HI ™ Fire Red 70089916
REBLOOMING
Yes
FORCING TIME
10 Weeks
HI ™ Mountain Blue 70089913
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
HI ™ Mountain Pink 70089913
REBLOOMING
No
HI ™ Fire Purple 70089916
HI ™ Flame •
HI ™ River •
HI Flame is a medium to large vigor red or purple variety ideal for a range of container sizes.
HI River is the workhorse of the HiBreeding collection and is a sure bet when grown as either a blue or pink. Its compact to medium habit, robust branching and fast cultivation time make it ideal for core bench run programs. Pair HI River with HI Fire and HI White Sun for the ultimate 4.5”–10” program.
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HI Flame carries a unique blue eye when grown as purple creating retail wow. Its vigor profile complements other larger varieties, such as HI Mountain for the ultimate mid-vigor collection.
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VIGOR
Medium – Large
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
VIGOR
Compact
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
HI ™ River Blue 70089912
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
HI ™ River Pink 70089912
REBLOOMING
Yes
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
HI ™ Flame Purple 70099431
HI ™ Flame Red 70099431
REBLOOMING
Yes
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HI ™ Shadow •
HI Shadow brings a unique twist with its dark foliage and striking black stems.
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HI Shadow has a novel color when treated with aluminum, giving it a distinct purple-blue hue.
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Its medium to vigorous upright habit makes it ideal for mid-to-large sized containers.
VIGOR
Medium
FORCING TIME
10 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
HI ™ Shadow Pink 70099420
REBLOOMING
No
HI ™ Shadow Purple-Blue 70099420
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HI ™ Sky •
HI Sky is a robust pink or blue variety notable for its exceptional stem strength, requiring no support even in larger containers. HI Sky has a distinct eye that opens white and ages to blue for a truly unique look at retail. This medium vigor variety also has exceptional keeping quality ensuring long-term consumer success. VIGOR Medium FORCING TIME 11 Weeks IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE 6.5”–12” REBLOOMING Yes
HI ™ Sugar Pink 70089918
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HI ™ White Sun 70099410
HI ™ Sugar •
HI ™ White Sun • HI White Sun is a compact reblooming variety with striking white blooms paired with dark foliage. •
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HI Sugar brings sweet, sweet color in a vigorous package ideal for large containers. • Its fast cultivation time makes it an ideal and unique option for Valentine’s Day programs. • HI Sugar is best grown as a pink-only variety.
HI White Sun pairs beautifully with HiBreeding’s other compact genetics working in a range of small to mid-sized containers.
HI ™ Sky Blue 70099421
VIGOR
Large
VIGOR
Compact
FORCING TIME
8 Weeks
FORCING TIME
9 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
HI ™ Sky Pink 70099421
REBLOOMING
No
REBLOOMING
Yes
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Benjamin ™ •
Benjamin is a compact easy branching variety that quickly fills out the pot. Benjamin has exceptionally strong stems and reliable flowering.
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Only recommended for blue.
VIGOR
Compact
FORCING TIME
11 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
Benjamin ™ Blue 70102443
REBLOOMING
No
Topaz Sky ® Blue
Goodness ™ Light Pink 70102367
Galilee ™ Blue 70102366
Glory ™ White 70102439
Galilee ™ •
Glory ™ •
Goodness ™ •
Galilee is the perfect blue for large containers.
Glory is a pure white that does not turn back to green as it ages. Glory is a compact variety that works well in smaller pots.
Goodness has a double-ringed lace cap.
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Its reliable even blue color is forgiving and easy to achieve.
VIGOR
Compact-Medium
FORCING TIME
12 Weeks
VIGOR
VIGOR
Large
Compact
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
Noted for their distinctly premium habits and upscale presentation at retail, Hana Bay Hydrangeas represent the best that indoor floral producers can offer. Available in a wide range of types and colors, growers can rely on Hana Bay Hydrangeas for consistently large blooms of bold, non-fading colors on strong robust plants. Many Hana Bay varieties, like White Robe ™ , Topaz Sky ® and Indigo Nights ™ are ideal for large container programs and pair beautifully with value-added packaging. Exclusively offered by Syngenta Flowers, professional growers can count on the quality of Hana Bay hydrangeas, and retail impact the brand is known for.
FORCING TIME
FORCING TIME
13 Weeks
10 Weeks
REBLOOMING
No
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
4.5”–10”
REBLOOMING
REBLOOMING
No
No
Indigo Nights ™ Blue 70102167
Indigo Nights ™ • Strong stems and large vigor makes Indigo Nights suited for larger containers. • Its deep blue or purple blooms are the perfect addition to any fall program.
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Hana Bay Collection’s best deep blue.
VIGOR
Large
New Promise ® Pink
FORCING TIME
13 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
REBLOOMING
No
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Merritt White ™ • Compact habit with fast and reliable flowering is sure to be a favorite for small to medium-sized containers. • Merritt White is a white flowering version of Merritt Supreme.
Rebecca ™ •
Merritt White ™ 70102462
Medium vigor and easy branching easily fills small to medium sized containers.
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Rebecca is a medium rose pink or blue lacecap variety.
VIGOR
Compact
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Its double-ringed flowers can fill in and hide the pollen under the right conditions.
FORCING TIME
10 – 11 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
VIGOR
Medium
REBLOOMING
No
Rebecca ™ Rose Pink 70102369
FORCING TIME
12 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
REBLOOMING
No
Rebecca ™ Medium Blue 70102369
Nebula ™ •
Nebula ™ Blue 70102123
Royal Plum ™ • Royal Plum is a medium vigor variety with a unique purple color. • Royal Plum is easy for the grower with strong stems, reliable flowering with high- level of disease resistance.
Medium vigor and free branching make it perfect for 6.5” container programs. Its reliable flowering with no blind shoots make it ideal for an entire pink/blue program.
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Hana Bay’s secret weapon on mass market hydrangea.
Royal Plum ™ Purple 70102438
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Royal Plum is ideal for medium- sized containers and its long shelf life extends consumer value.
VIGOR
Medium
Royal Plum ™ Pink 70102438
FORCING TIME
12 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
VIGOR
Medium
Nebula ™ Pink 70102123
REBLOOMING
No
FORCING TIME
12 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
5.5”–10”
REBLOOMING
No
New Promise ® • New Promise is a compact variety that is suited for smaller containers. • New Promise is a hot pink and has dark glossy green leaves on a well-branched plant.
Topaz Sky ® • Reliable medium blue flowers are sure to appeal. •
Topaz Sky ® Blue 70102315
Topaz Sky brings vigorous growth and strong stems that are ideal for large containers but can stretch if crowded.
VIGOR
Compact
New Promise ® Pink 70102444
FORCING TIME
12 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
4.5”–10”
VIGOR
Large
REBLOOMING
No
FORCING TIME
14 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
REBLOOMING
No
New Wine ™ Imp. • New Wine Imp. boasts rich, red wine blooms, a rare color in the world of hydrangeas. • Improved post-harvest and disease resistance over New Wine. • A fantastic fall color and resistant to edge burn.
White Robe ™ • Pure white burn resistant flowers turn emerald green with age. • Its robust vigor and large flower heads make White Robe a perfect for large container programs.
White Robe ™ White 70102370
VIGOR
VIGOR
Large
Medium
New Wine ™ Imp. Dark Purple 70102168
FORCING TIME
FORCING TIME
14 Weeks
12 Weeks
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
IDEAL CONTAINER SIZE
6.5”–12”
5.5”–10”
New Wine ™ Imp. Red 70102168
REBLOOMING
REBLOOMING
No
No
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Foundation ID
Recommended Container Size (inch)
Forcing Time
Variety Name
Breeder
Color
Vigor
Reblooming
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Blue/Purple
Large
6.5–12
13 weeks
70102167 Indigo Nights ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Pink/Blue
Medium
5.5–10
12 weeks
70102123
Nebula ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Dark Purple Medium
5.5–10
12 weeks
70102168 New Wine ™ Imp.
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Hana Bay Flowers ®
Blue
Compact
4.5–10
11 weeks
70102443
Benjamin ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Purple/Pink Medium
5.5–10
12 weeks
70102438 Royal Plum ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Blue
Large
6.5–12
13 weeks
70102366
Galilee ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
White
Compact
4.5–10
10 weeks
70102439
Glory ™
Light Pink/ Light Blue
Compact/ Medium
Hana Bay Flowers ®
4.5–10
12 weeks
70102367 Goodness ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Hot Pink
Compact
4.5–10
12 weeks
70102444 New Promise ®
Rose Pink/ Medium Blue Medium
Hana Bay Flowers ®
5.5–10
12 weeks
70102369
Rebecca ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Blue
Large
6.5–12
14 weeks
70102315 Topaz Sky ®
10–11 weeks
Hana Bay Flowers ®
White
Compact
4.5–10
70102462 Merritt White ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
White
Large
6.5–12
14 weeks
70102370 White Robe ™
Hana Bay Flowers ®
Blue
Medium
5.5–8.5
12 weeks
70111061
True Blue ™
HiBreeding
White
Medium
5.5–10
9 weeks
HI ™ Crystal
70089914
HiBreeding
White
Compact
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4.5–10
9 weeks
70099410 HI ™ White Sun
HiBreeding
Blue/Pink
Medium
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5.5–10
9 weeks
70099419 HI ™ Horizon
HiBreeding
Blue/Pink
Medium
6.5–12
11 weeks
HI ™ Sky
70099421
HiBreeding
Blue/Pink
Medium
5.5–10
10 weeks
70099420 HI ™ Shadow
Red/Dark Purple
Medium/ Large
HiBreeding
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5.5–10
9 weeks
HI ™ Flame
70099431
HiBreeding
Pink/Blue
Compact
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4.5–10
9 weeks
HI ™ River
70089912
Light Pink/ Light Blue
HiBreeding
Large
6.5–12
10 weeks
70089913 HI ™ Mountain
HiBreeding
Red/Purple Compact
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4.5–10
9 weeks
HI ™ Fire
70089916
HiBreeding
Pink
Large
6.5–12
8 weeks
HI ™ Sugar
70089918
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Building a better Hydrangea
Producing high-quality flowering hydrangea requires a thoughtful process from cutting to finish. Follow these critical steps to maximize the potential of Hydrangeas.
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Example 6” Mother’s Day Crop
Use a large plug such as a 72 or 50 cell.
Use a large plug such as a 72 or 50 cell.
Cool plants for a minimum of 1000 hours before forcing
Cool plants for a minimum of 1000 hours before forcing
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Weeks 5 to 15
Weeks 15 to 24
Week 28
Weeks 5 to 15
Weeks 15 to 24
Week 28
Weeks 42 to 7
Weeks 42 to 7
Weeks 29 to 41
Weeks 29 to 41
Weeks 7 to 19
Weeks 7 to 19
Propagation
Cooling
Forcing
Potting & Growing On
Building Buds
Final Pinch
Propagation
Cooling
Forcing
Potting & Growing On
Building Buds
Final Pinch
Apply Aluminum
Apply Aluminum
Dormant Plants Quality genetics are best when paired with high quality dormant plants.
Weeks 32 to 39
Weeks 32 to 39
Apply 8x at an EC of 2.5ms Maintain pH of 4.0 .
Apply 8x at an EC of 2.5ms Maintain pH of 4.0
Typical 6” dormant plant with superior branching of genetics.
Ordering Information
All of our varieties are available as unrooted cuttings and dormant plants. For ordering, availability and pricing, contact your preferred broker sales representative.
To order dormant plants, contact Creekside Greenhouses for availability.
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BACK PHOTO: HI ™ Horizon Blue
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