The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers has named ‘Amethyst Coral Berry,’ ‘Katz Cherry Blossom’ and ‘Super Green’ its 2013 Cut Flowers of the Year.
'Amethyst,' a Proven Winners shrub, was recognized for its “masses of hot pink berries, which ripen into the fall,” and the fact that it is “relatively easy to cultivate as a flower crop, with fruiting stems as long as 60 inches,” according to a news release from Proven Winners.
‘Amethyst Coral Berry’ (right) was the top cut in the woody stem category.
'Katz Cherry Blossom,' (left) from a series named for PanAmerican Seed product manager Philip Katz, took the crown in the fresh category, and was noted for "its uniform flowers and consistent stem length." In addition, "its improved heat tolerance and fast crop time compared to traditional column stocks allow it to be grown earlier and later in the season and by growers who are not usually able to produce it in warmer climates," according to information on the ASCFG website.
The bulb cut prize went to Ranunculus ‘Super Green' (bottom left), and it was highlighted for its green inner petals that are mixed with the typical bold, colorful petals of the ranunculus.
For more information, visit http://www.ascfg.org.