Variety Notebook

Gypsophila Pearls
Selecta Cut Flowers launched a gypsophila brand called Pearls. The idea behind the brand was to bring together its top performers with a superior vase life under the umbrella of one brand. Pearls currently has three varieties: Ginga, Blossom and Celebration. Each variety has different habits.
For more: www.selectacutflowers.com.

Echinacea × 'Snow Cone'
Intrinsic Perennial Gardens Inc. introduced Echinacea × 'Snow Cone.' This hybrid has Echinacea tennessensis as one of its parents, giving the plant better longevity and hardiness in the garden. Bright-white petals surround chartreuse cones and grow 24 inches tall and wide. Light-green foliage skirts the entire bushy plant, which starts blooming in late June and continues into September.
For more: www.intrinsicperennialgardens.com.

Colocasia 'Black Coral'
Colocasia 'Black Coral,' part of the Royal Hawaiian series from Plant Haven, features deep-black glossy foliage with electric blue veins. This series has been bred to be sturdy garden performers and container specimens. If planted in the ground, 'Black Coral' will reach a mature height of around 4 feet, making a glorious statement in the garden. It continues to branch as it matures, making a wonderful compact habit with shiny leaves. This series is not invasive.
For more: www.royalhawaiiancolocasias.com.