TPIE attendees select ‘Pretty Deep Red’ as the 2013 Favorite New Flowering Plant

‘Pretty Deep Red’ won the Favorite New Flowering Plant award based on popular vote by Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition attendees in January.

The plant, a Sun Parasol mandevilla variety, was among three from Suntory Flowers that were well-received at TPIE in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. ‘Pretty Deep Pink’ and ‘Red Emperor’ were also show favorites.

Flower size is the same as the original Sun Parasol mandevillas, but foliage is glossy, thinner and more vining, according to a press release from Suntory.

“As a result, these plants offer superior branching, dense growth and the highest flower count,” the release stated. “New ‘Pretty Deep Red’ and ‘Pretty Deep Pink’ represent the next generation of genetics in this series, which was limited to Pretty Pink and Pretty Crimson.”

Suntory Flowers published a 12-page booklet that shares the story behind the breeding and shows the advantages of each Sun Parasol group – Original, Giant, Pretty and Garden Crimson, which was introduced last year as the first bedding plant mandevilla. The “Secrets of Sun Parasol” booklet shares marketing programs, branded pots and digital resources under YESS! – Your Easy Suntory Solution.

For more information about Sun Parasol, visit www.sunparasol.net.