GLOBAL PLANT NEWS
Easy-care colour foliage
Oakover
For the fifth year running FitzGerald Nurseries ex-
small gardens is a trend the public like and want
grafting
hibited at IPM Essen as part of the company’s Long
more of. They sell this plant as a rooted cutting,
term export development strategy. As a direct link
thereby making growing possible for gardeners in
to 5 years at IPM, they now export 90% of plant
more northern climates. Sweet Potato also looks set
production to 18 countries from their Kilkenny base.
in Essen!
to be one of their best selling plants in 2010 and
Events such as this and Salon du Vegetal have creat-
2011.
www.fitzgerald-nurseries.com
ed exposure of their unique product As part of their on-going drive into Europe,
range to a wider customer base. IPM Oakover Nurseries recently made their debut
2010 was a great success for Fitzgerald at the IPM Essen Trade in Germany. This spe-
Nurseries who saw a higher level of cus- cialist range of plant material drew much
tomer than at any event they have interest as part of the CHA (Commercial
previously shown at. Over the last 5 Horticultural Association) UK promotional
years FitzGerald Nurseries has become area. In the past year Oakover Nurseries have
known for the focus on special varieties developed their commitment to a broader pro-
and in particular colour foliage plants for file by promoting themselves beyond the U.K.
the patio and small garden. They are ex- shores. As with IPM Essen, their presence at
tending this in 2010 with a high demand the autumn 2009 Groot-Groen trade fair in
shown for easy-care container plants. Zundert, Holland also provided an opportunity
The feedback at IPM was that the move- to expand and develop sales of their more un-
ment towards easy-care colour foliage usual species of liners and specimen stock into
plants for balcony, patio, terrace and the wider European market. The specialist
range of Money Puzzle Trees also drew much
interest at both events. Commenting on their
increased profile during 2009 year, General
Website re-launch!
Manager Brian Fraser said “ The continued
weakness of Sterling has realised steady growth
from new clients in Europe and looks likely to
Plugs and Liner specialists Seiont Nurseries have re- cent attendance at IPM Essen as part of the CHA
continue in 2010. Specimen plant material con-
launched their new Website! You can now view or area is a significant move on the part of this
tinues to show good growth as with Rootball
download their Full Colour catalogue and also the Caernarfon based nursery. With an annual produc-
stock in general. Our reputation for quality plus
current availability list for the new season. The site tion of 850,000 liners and 400,000 plugs they are a
our ideal location has been further been en-
will be up-dated regularly with news, new variety in- major player in 2010.
hanced by the improved media coverage over
troductions and details of industry trade shows they Tel : 01286 672113.
the past few months. This has allowed us to
are attending across the U.K. and Europe. Their re-
www.seiontnurseries.com
highlight both trends in the nursery sector and
also to inform our UK cliental that there are
now several opportunities to see us at the gen-
90% of stand space sold!
uine plant focused trade events. “
Tel: 01233 713016.
The HTA National Plant Show was promoted at IPM ever number of UK exhibitors.
www.oakovernurseries.co.uk
Essen in January with a view to attracting overseas With only five months to go until the HTA National
visitors to the show which takes place on 29th-30th Plant Show over 90% of the stand space is now filled
June 2010 at Stoneleigh Park. The HTA National with 78 UK companies being represented. The latest
Plant Show stand formed part of the UK pavilion at sign ups include: West Kington Nurseries, Green
the IPM Essen which this year featured the highest Line Plants, Ball Colegrave, Coblands Nurseries and
David G Ross. HTA Director of Business
Development Tim Briercliffe said, “With such strong
interest from plant suppliers and growers the HTA
National Plant Show really will provide a cost effec-
tive opportunity for plant buyers to evaluate
suppliers, plan future ranges, source products and
spot future trends. He added ‘Our presence at IPM
Essen helped us convey that message to an interna-
tional market. It is the one place for overseas buyers
to view the best of British plants all under one roof
at a time when the plants are looking their best.” For
further information see
www.nationalplantshow.co.uk or contact
events@the-hta.org.uk
Stunning Cordyline species
easy to use and perfect for low-maintenance home plant-
ing or for commercial use in office landscapes, council
planting and public settings. It can tolerate a range of
Anthony Tesselaar International has introduced a stun-
well drained soils, pots or planters and will survive light
ning, hybrid Cordyline species - ‘Festival Grass’. It has a
to moderate frost – performing best in full sun.
beautiful cascading burgundy foliage which is ideal for
When mature, Festival Grass spreads 120cm with a small
perennial gardens. offers strong contrast in rock or peb-
basal clump of around 45cm and never grows more than
ble gardens and looks incredibly striking when used
60cm to 100cm in height. It’s the first Cordyline not to
singularly in a large patio pot, or mixed in with a patio
form a single, main trunk. It therefore makes the plan-
pot garden. An enormously versatile plant, Festival
ning and maintenance of border, pebble garden or large
Grass matures with colourful deep burgundy leaves up
open landscape simple. Cordyline species are indigenous
to 1m in length and flowers in late Spring. Large multi-
to Australia, New Zealand and the Western Pacific.
branched panicles bear hundreds of eye-catching
fragrant pale lilac flowers. This stunning Cordyline is
www.tesselaar.com
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