Blue Ribbon Winners
Breeders ‘MOON RIVER’ ROSE
Esmeralda Farms “This is not a wishy-washy lavender,” said Alders, who has tested ‘Moon River’ at his company. “I know it holds its shape well for 15 days — no fears of it blowing open or falling apart.” Jacques thought fl orists could use it with antique colors, which are in fashion, and that they would appreciate that it has no thorns. Ekberg would love to use it in a fall design for an unexpected look. “It would pair beautifully with greens and browns,” she said.
‘CONTESSA PEARL’ CHRYSANTHEMUM
Icon Selections Jacques admired the detailed coloring, which includes white, lavender, and dark pink stripes. “It’s a very textured look that appears almost like it’s been hand painted.” Alders saw a very marketable color, ideal for sympathy work, which appeared hardy for shipping.
‘FONDA DARK’ CHRYSANTHEMUM
Icon Selections With a huge head size and tight petal formation, ‘Fonda Dark’ could stand in for a dahlia, Alders said. Jacques praised its visual interest. “The top is compact, while the bottom is more free fl owing,” she said. “It resembles a fi rework. It’s very intriguing.” The magenta color would work well in summer and fall arrangements, she thought.
‘SUNNY LADY’
Cut Alstroemeria ‘SUNNY LADY’
Continental Flowers “This is no ordinary yellow,” said Palenzuela. “It’s lemony with green stripes. It feels like it has a story and is the perfect choice for a customer who needs a little cheer.” Bilke said she’d reach for ‘Sunny Lady’ throughout the year and would especially like to see it with terracotta roses, dahlias, and antique hydrangeas for a fun fall design.
Cut Bulbs ‘RIO LIGHT BLUE
‘MOON RIVER’ HYBRID’ DELPHINIUM
Equiflor-Rio Roses “This variety speaks to your imagination,” said Palenzuela, pointing out the delphinium’s ombré eff ect, from cobalt to powder blue to white with blue tints, and how blooms open at diff erent points. “It becomes more interesting as time progresses.” Bilke would love to use ‘Rio Light Blue Hybrid’ in wedding work, both for linear designs and corsages and boutonnieres. She also could see it as an everyday fl ower at her shop. “We design a lot in blue and white pottery, and customers often like blue fl owers in those arrangements,” she said.
‘RIO LIGHT BLUE HYBRID’
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