New varieties to debut at IPM 2025

With the new year fast approaching, plant lovers and green industry professionals are gearing up for January's highly anticipated International Plant Fair (IPM). Plantipp is hoping to make a big impression among the standout exhibitors with its collection of novelties.

Plantipp has announced plans to showcase nearly 20 new introductions at IPM.

New clematis varieties
Plantipp will showcase four new clematis varieties at this year's IPM, three of which are creations by breeder Raymond J. Evison. Clematis Elpis ('EviGsy154') features lush red blooms (10-12 cm) with yellow anthers and vibrant, long-lasting colors. It flowers prolifically from May to July and reblooms in September, complemented by green foliage. Clematis Bridgewater ('EviGsy155') charms with soft pink, star-shaped blooms (12-14 cm) and red anthers. It flowers densely along stems from May to July and again in September. Clematis Baroness Fookes ('EviGsy156'), a standout from the 2014 Guernsey Breeding Programme, blooms compactly and abundantly. Its ruffled purple-blue flowers (12-14 cm) have a darker stripe and red anthers set against rich green foliage. For cut flower enthusiasts, Clematis Amazing Kansas by Marginpar offers soft pink blooms with lilac-striped backs. With sturdy stems and decorative buds, each stem holds four flowers, making it a stunning addition to floral arrangements.

Clematis Baroness Fookes

Exotic introductions
Cordyline australis Magic Star ('TUS020'PBR), available at van der Peijl Tuinplanten, showcases vibrant green leaves with creamy edges that fade into pink and red tones near the trunk, retaining its unique colors year-round. Compact and upright, it reaches up to 75 cm, making it perfect for pots, terraces, or Mediterranean gardens. Another stunning addition to the jungle-terrace or garden is Musa sikkimensis Ever Red ('Lou 1'PBR), available at Streng Growers, Hoogeveen Plants, and van der Peijl Tuinplanten. Ever Red is a stunning tropical plant with maroon-striped green leaves that grow quickly, adding a bold, exotic touch to any space. Dietes bicolor Milky Way ('DBV001'PBR), available as young plants at Fitzgerald Nurseries, captivates with variegated foliage, clumping growth, and yellow blooms in warm climates, offering striking contrast and visual interest to gardens.Plantipp will also proudly present Sempervivum Chick Charms Giants 'Copper Canyon', available at Diderk Heinje Baumschul-Pflanzen-Handel: a hardy succulent that transitions from copper-red edges with a jade center in spring to ruby and vivid copper tones in summer, ideal for low-maintenance landscapes. Graptoveria 'Starfire' PBR is a new hybrid for 2025, with unique leaves that shift from grey-green to pink, depending on the season. This heat-tolerant variety thrives with minimal care.

Chick Charms Giants 'Copper Canyon'

Vivid and colorful
Syringa meyeri Little Rosie ('Anny200816'PBR), available at Boomkwekerij Out, is set to captivate visitors with vivid dark pink, fragrant flowers and a compact habit. Its darker leaves and short branches create a neat, compact form, making it perfect for smaller gardens, pots, or containers. The dark pink foliage shines through summer and autumn, especially when paired with its cherry-pink spring blooms. Viburnum tinus 'Rock 'n Rolla' is ready to roll, and offers year-round interest with its glossy evergreen leaves, copper-red young shoots, pink flower buds in winter, and large white flower clusters in spring. In summer, it surprises with dark purple berries, making it a striking focal point for beds, borders, or wildlife-friendly gardens. Rhododendron Encore Autumn Prince ('Roblezg'PBR), available at van der Peijl Tuinplanten and Jochems van Opstal, delights with fuchsia flowers in spring and again in autumn, complemented by rich, glossy green foliage. Compact and hardy, it thrives in both hot and cold climates, reaching 100 cm in height and width.

Viburnum Rock 'n Rolla

Easy-going hedging- and garden plants
Ligustrum lucidum Green Screen ('Bokrascreen'PBR), available at Behrens Jungpflanzen, boasts a dense, upright growth habit and glossy green leaves, perfect for creating a vibrant, natural screen. Its stunning spring bronze shoots and red-toned branches offer striking visual contrast throughout the seasons. Another great hedging or garden plant is Prunus laurocerasus Otto Supreme ('GRPL08'PBR), available at Wansinck Boomkwekerij and SV Tuinplanten - a very strong prunus with a dense, ascending habit. This shrub has a beautiful, uniform growth habit and a strong root system. In addition, Otto Supreme is a fast grower and not susceptible to diseases. Cryptomeria japonica 'Toad' PBR, available at Boomkamp Boomkwekerijen, is a resilient, low-maintenance conifer with a dwarf, ball-shaped form that requires no pruning to maintain its shape. It is an easy choice for gardeners seeking simplicity. Picea Little Nordic, by Hoogeveen Plants, is a fast-growing, compact Christmas tree that matures to just 1 meter in height. Its elegant, upright form makes it perfect for both indoor and outdoor holiday displays.

Picea Little Nordic

Compact flowers for smaller gardens
Cornus kousa Flower Tower ('ZuilB1'PBR), available at Diderk Heinje Baumschul-Pflanzen-Handel, features an upright, columnar growth and exuberant flowering in May-June, followed by scarlet red foliage in autumn. Reaching 4m tall and 1m wide, it's perfect for smaller gardens and requires no pruning. Hardy to -18ºC, it thrives in sun or semi-shade in rich, permeable soil. Hibiscus syriacus Flower Tower Ruby ('Gandini van Aart Ruby'PBR) also has a narrow, columnar form, making it ideal for smaller spaces. Its dark pink-red, half-filled flowers with red hearts bloom continuously from late July to early October, attracting bees and butterflies. It's a stunning addition to any garden, balcony, or terrace.

Hibiscus syriacus Flower Tower Ruby