Variety Notebook

Osteospermum 3D
The 3D series from Selecta stays open all day and night for high-impact retail displays of color and all-hours gardener enjoyment. A great cool-season crop choice, with no special culture needed. Its double, button-like blooms come in Pink, Purple and Silver.
For more: Selecta, (800) 879-2255; www.selectanorthamerica.com.

Coleus Colorblaze Velvet Mocha
Colorblaze Velvet Mocha coleus brings distinct color and texture to the Colorblaze series from Proven Winners. The rich mocha brown leaf tones are a great accent to pair with bright reds, bold yellows and dark purples in combination containers. Velvet Mocha’s strong upright habit allows it to be versatile for growers and consumers, while still being easy to grow all season.
For more: Proven Winners, (877) 865-5818; www.provenwinners.com.

Pansy Dynamite Blue Jeans
Dynamite Blue Jeans from Sakata Ornamentals is a large-flowered, compact pansy with strong color contrasting flowers that face upwards. This vigorous grower reaches 6 inches tall and 8 inches wide. Flower power is superior under the short day length and cold temperature conditions of winter and early spring.
For more: Sakata Ornamentals, (408) 778-7758; www.sakataornamentals.com.