Petunias | Ok, petunias are ALWAYS popular. But this year saw many exciting new introductions that are absolutely worth mentioning. 'Bee's Knees' from Ball FloraPlant is a standalone variety that is truly rewriting what a yellow petunia should look like. The flowers present an intensely saturated yellow color above deep dark green foliage. It has excellent garden performance and will look outstanding in hanging baskets. DuraBloom is Dümmen Orange's first interspecific series of petunias. They used a wild species with an aggressive root system that is resistant to heat and drought. It boasts thick petals that are resistant to rain. This blend of strength in and above the ground creates a durable landscape plant. It can be started early Dümmen Orange (left) and Danziger (below) have each added skytype petunias to their assortment. Dümmen Orange introduced the Surprise Sparkle series, and Danziger is adding Splash Dance. Both series feature speckled white patterns on vivid flowers that create a dazzling presentation. FlashForward is a new spreading milliflora series from Syngenta Flowers and is an upgrade to Picobella Cascade. It offers miniature flowers on early-flowering and tidy plants that hold up well in shipping. They do not overgrow and are good playmates with other plants. Suntory has had great success with its 'Surfinia Heartbeat' and is adding a new color, 'Surfinia Purple Heart'. Each white flower features a pattern of five purple hearts. It provides a charming presentation in baskets and containers, and is perfect for spring and summer holiday promotions. GREENHOUSE PRODUCT NEWS 15