Happy New Year |
“Happy New Year” to one and all from the PlantHaven Team. Looking at Chinese astrology, 2011 is the year of the Rabbit. Here at PlantHaven we whole heartily agree, but we would say, it’s the year of the “Bunny”, particularly 'Burgundy Bunny'. This colorful little grass from Walla Walla Nurseries up in Oregon is receiving some high praise indeed from our licensees. Christa from Walters Gardens has kindly sent us the attached image. Christa says: “I love this plant. It very much impressed me this season, so I spent a lot of time photographing it”.
If you have nice cool autumn days this could be just the plant for you. Check it out in the year of the “Bunny”.
There is availability from Emerald Coast, GET, James Greenhouses, Pleasant View Gardens, Stonehouse, Van Essen, Walla Walla, Walters.
Pennisetum 'Burgundy Bunny'
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2011 Year of the Rabbit
Pennisetum 'Burgundy Bunny'
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Color Therapy |
In December the Pantone company revealed the color of the year for 2011 as Pantone 18-2120 Honeysuckle. The bold spirit of Honeysuckle will infuse you and lift you up to carry you through the year. It’s courageous, confident, dynamic reddish pink will inspire you with verve and vigor. Just what we all need to jump start 2011!!
Pantone Color of the Year - Honeysuckle
We have some fabulous plants in this confident and dynamic color. Check out the new image of Salvia Wendy’s Wish from our Local Santa Barbara Photographer Mark Nagel. You’ll get to see lot’s more of Mark’s arty new images over the coming months.
Also don’t forget the wonderful new Dianthus Scent First Sugar Plum. The first plants will be showcased here in the USA at the California Spring Trials later in March. Robert and Jeanette report this selection was selling like hot cakes in Australia on their recent visit. |
Salvia 'Wendy's Wish'
Dianthus 'Sugar Plum'
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New Full Time Team Member |
We are pleased to announce that Keith Manbeck has joined our team on a full time basis as of the first of the year. Keith has managed the PlantHaven Shrub Program for the last 12 months for PlantHaven. His additional responsibilities now include managing all of PlantHaven’s woody plant projects including both trees and shrubs. This is an expanded role for Keith who is a former President of The Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association. Keith serves our industry as a Member of the Board of Trustees of The Horticultural Research Institute, a branch of ANLA.
Keith looks forward to assisting you with all of your PlantHaven needs and requests. Email: keith.manbeck@planthaven.com |
Welcome Keith Manbeck
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New Years Travels |
January 2011 has seen the PlantHaven Plants Team in full travel mode again. Keith is just back from MANTS.
Maureen and Geoff have just flown out ready for the IPM Show in Essen Germany January 24th – 28th.
Robert fly’s out next week for the TPIE show January 20th.
We are all really looking forward to meeting up with you here in the USA and around the world.
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Airplane
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MANTS (Mid Atlantic Trade Show) 2011 Highlights |
Keith has just returned from MANTS, where he had a great time catching up with lots of our PlantHaven friends old and new. Keith reports the aisles were full of people and there was a real “buzz” in the air. It’s always exciting to see our plants displayed in your booths. We certainly do appreciate the effort you put into showcasing the plants. It was really cool to see Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow so well represented at the show as well as all the new Shrub Program Berberis.
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Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’
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Spring Trials 2011 |
It’s pretty scary to think the California Spring Trials are now only 12 weeks away!!! This year our PlantHaven Spring Trials are a real Dianthus “Extravaganza”.
PlantHaven will be showcasing “Whetman Pinks New USA Program: 2011 and Beyond”. During the trials you will be able to view all 8 series and the individual 34 selections which make up the groupings, grown out as side by side comparison. The highlights will include four brand new selections for Spring Trials 2011 as well as The Whetman Team running five dedicated workshops for USA growers. This is your opportunity to talk directly with the Breeder and Growing Team from Whetmans Pinks UK.
Please email Denise who is currently taking appointments denise.frey@planthaven.com We actively encourage you to book in and come and review all 34 Selections at your leisure. |
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Good Eats |
This month’s good eats are brought to you by Robert and Jeanette and it is more like good Drinks. On their recent return visit to New Zealand Cloudy Bay Vineyard was top of the list of favorite spots.
The good news is if you can’t quite make it to New Zealand check it out at your local store. Their Cloudy Bay SauvignonBlanc is simply delicious!!! Perfect with summer salads and seafood, mmm mmm.
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Travel Highlights New Zealand and Australia |
Jeanette and Robert headed back to New Zealand and Australia for a bus-mans holiday in early December. They reported it was great to catch up with friends and colleagues. One of the particular highlights of the visit was visiting Eden Garden Centre in Sydney Australia.
The ultimate in modern southern hemisphere lifestyle living. It was also great to see so many PlantHaven crops on display, including: Abelia ‘Kaleidoscope’, Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’, Euphorbia ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and Dianthus ‘Sugar Plum’. Take a couple of minutes to view Eden’s inspirational website.
Happy New Year to one and all until next month have a fantastic January
Kind regards
Geoff, Maureen & The PlantHaven Team |
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