Fleuroselect unveils new gold medal winners

Fleuroselect has presented the latest Gold Medal winners. Each of these breeding breakthroughs obtained an outstanding score in innovation, beauty, and garden performance in the Fleuroselect annual trial, and convinced the judges to award the coveted Gold Medal.

These new winners have been announced during a livestream on 14th January.

Dahlia pinnata, Black Forest Ruby, Takii Europe
Dahlias have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to their stunning variety, impressive flower shapes, and captivating colors. Fully in line with the current movement, Takii Europe introduces Black Forest Ruby, a dazzling Dahlia from seed. This breeding breakthrough displays stunning single to double flowers that radiate in all shades of red, ranging from scarlet to wine, and contrast beautifully with the dark pinnata leaves.

Black Forest Ruby is an excellent choice for a combo container and thrives in sunny beds. Growers will find that this new Dahlia is easy to produce and results in highly uniform plants. Retailers will marvel over the flower-leaf color combination.

Salvia splendens, Estella Coral, Van Hemert & Co.
One of the current gardening trends is the shift towards less formality, aiming for a more naturalistic look with a milder color palette. The latest Salvia splendens Estella Coral from Van Hemert & Co fully fits within this movement and is a breeding breakthrough in many ways. This plant innovation shows a fully new habit compared to the known splendens types. Estella Coral is bigger, bushier, and well-branched and therefore suitable for wildlife-inspired gardening, large patio containers, or landscaping where vigor is required.

In addition to its innovative plant shape, also the flower color is completely new in this bushy salvia type from seed. Estella Coral's large, rose flower spikes bloom all season long, providing splendid color and texture in the garden. Growers and gardeners will be delighted to discover that Estella Coral flowers one week earlier compared to the standard splendens varieties. Grown or planted in a sunny spot and well-drained soil, Estella Coral will produce heaps of flowers and attract several types of pollinators.