Sakata Ornamentals New Variety Brochure 2020-2021

It’s in our nature.

20-t2o-0 2021

INTRODUCING New Varieties FROM SAKATA

20-t2o-0 2021

Innovation

It’s in our nature.

Quality.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Calipetite®

Reliability.

Service.

We never rest on our laurels. For over 42 years, we have sought out innovative ways to provide the ultimate Sakata experience. We guarantee that our brand-new venture, Sakata Solutions® Premium Baltic Substrate, will deliver the same quality, reliability and service to your growing needs.

Lets Bloom Together!

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VEGETATIVE

At Sakata, we eagerly await the opportunity to present our customers with the newest additions to our high-quality product line year after year. In the pages that follow, you will find 46 new and improved varieties – including three brand new series – all specifically developed and brought to market to exceed your expectations.

Each of our new introductions has been rigorously trialed and refined with you at the forefront of our minds. With a strong focus on uniformity, timing, profitability and on-trend colors, our newest additions ensure endless production and garden success!

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New Varieties FROM SAKATA 3

SunPatiens

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SuperCal®

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SEED

Harmony Double

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Ping Pong

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Majorette

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Majestic Giants II

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Grandio

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Spring Grandio

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Princessa

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Danessa

11

Supernova

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Virtuosa

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CUT FLOWER

Bonita

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Chief

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Champion II

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Candle

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Condor

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Echo

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Voyage II

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Sakata Solutions®

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Our Team

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Notes

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VEGETATIVE

CALIPETITE

Improved Color!

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CALIBRACHOA

Mini plants offer mighty impact at retail!

• BEDDING

• Improved vigor to better match the series • Naturally compact habit requires no PGRs • Day length neutral; does not require supplemental lighting • Series includes six colors

GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

COMPACT HABIT

RETAIL APPEAL

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

TIMING

Very Early

PLANT SIZE

6 - 12"h x 8 - 14"w

HABIT

Mounding

QUARTS OK

Yes

COLOR/MIXES

6/1

YELLOW

3

VEGETATIVE

SUNPATIENS

2 New Colors!

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Compact

IMPATIENS

The trusted name for sun-loving impatiens!

• BEDDING

• One annual, countless options • Flourishing blooms in both sun and shade, spring through fall • Over 11 years of proven market performance • Compact habit works well in high-density production • SunPatiens Compact includes 17 colors

PGR NO PGR REQUIRED

SUN & SHADE

GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

VIGOR

Medium

TIMING

Early

PLANT SIZE

16 - 30"h x 14 - 20"w

HEAT

Yes

HABIT

Upright

306 PROD.

Yes

Connect!

SUNPATIENS

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SUNPATIENS

COMPACT ROSE GLOW

COMPACT HOT PINK

VEGETATIVE

SUPERCAL

New Colors!

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PETUNIA

All-weather performers that can stand up to cold or heat

• BEDDING

• Early blooming, pH tolerance and suitability for cold-frame / low-energy production • Exceptional performance under all types of weather, from high heat to unexpected late frosts to rainy-wet cycles. Strong rain recovery!

• High resistance to Powdery Mildew • SuperCal includes 15 colors

RAIN RECOVERY

HEAT & COLD TOLERANT

GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

VIGOR

Medium

TIMING

Very Early

PLANT SIZE

10 - 14"h x 12 - 16"w

HEAT

Yes

HABIT

Semi-Upright

Connect!

SUPERCALPETUNIA SUPERCALPETUNIA

SUPERCAL ROSE

SUPERCAL ROYAL RED

5

SEED

HARMONY DOUBLE ANEMONE

The top choice for anemone growers worldwide

• BEDDING

• New Pink is a bright and vibrant addition to the series!

• Tidy, compact habit with an abundance of petals • Early flowering matched to series • Series includes four colors

New Color!

GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

COMPACT HABIT

GREAT FOR HOLIDAYS

SPECIFICATIONS

GOMPHRENA

Explodes with color in mass plantings and containers

Improved Color!

COMPACT HABIT

• BEDDING

• Purple Improved has a more compact habit with stronger stems!

• Strong stem with many branches, even under warmer and humid conditions • Series includes three colors

EASY TO GROW

UNIFORMITY

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Raw

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

19 - 20 Weeks

CROP TIME

10 - 12 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

4", Gallon

CONTAINER SIZE

Gallon

PLANT SIZE

6 - 8"h x 5"w

PLANT SIZE

16 - 20"h x 8 - 10"w

COLOR/MIXES

4/1

COLOR/MIXES

3/1

PINK

6

PIN G PONG

PURPLE IMP

SEED

Improved Colors!

MAJORETTE

GERBERA JAMESONII BEDDING POTTED CROP

A higher rate of uniformity than any other Gerbera series for flowering and plant habit

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• Pink Halo Improved and Yellow Dark Eye Improved are earlier to flower, matching the series • Highest number of flowers at first flower and continues flowering • Series includes seven colors

UNIFORMITY

RETAIL APPEAL

GREAT FOR CONTAINERS

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Slick Coat

CROP TIME

14 - 16 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

4 - 6"

PLANT SIZE

8 - 10"h x 10 - 12"w

COLOR/MIXES

7/1

PINK HALO IMP

YELLOW DARK EYE IMP

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SEED

MAJESTIC GIANTS II PANSY

Preferred choice for fall & spring markets & longer shelf life at retail

Improved Colors!

• BEDDING

G R A N DIO PANSY

• With larger flowers and a shorter peduncle, Clear White Improved better matches the series • White with Blotch Improved is the perfect combination of habit, flower size and earliness • Consistent flowering under very short days

Bred for ease of growing in today’s production systems New & Improved Colors!

• BEDDING

• Deep Blue with Blotch Improved is a rich, deep blue with large flowers • New Beacon Rose is a unique color for pansies and a fresh addition to the series, matching in earliness and habit • Series includes 13 colors

• Series includes 16 colors

LARGE FLOWERS

RETAIL APPEAL

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

EASY TO GROW

UNIFORMITY

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Primax

SEED FORM

Primax

CROP TIME

Fall to Spring

CROP TIME

Fall to Spring

11 - 12 Weeks

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MIXES AVAILABLE

10 - 11 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

Packs, 4", Basket

CONTAINER SIZE

Packs, 4", Basket

PLANT SIZE

8"h x 6"w

PLANT SIZE

7"h x 5"w

COLOR/MIXES

16/4

COLOR/MIXES

13/5

CLEAR WHITE IMP

WHITE W/ BLOTCH IMP

BEACON ROSE

DEEP BLUE W/BLOTCH IMP

New & Improved Colors and a Mix!

SEED

SPRING GRANDIO PANSY

Specifically bred for early spring production

• BEDDING

• Deep Blue with Blotch Improved brings you a larger flower and deeper, richer color • New Beacon Rose is a unique, fresh addition to the series, matching in earliness and habit • A striking blend of colors, the new Star Spangled Mix includes Clear Rose, True Blue and White with Rose Blotch • Series includes 13 colors

EARLY BLOOMING

UNIFORMITY

GREAT FOR LANDSCAPE

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS SEED FORM

Primax

CROP TIME

Fall to Spring 10 – 11 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

4", Baskets

PLANT SIZE

7"h x 5"w

COLOR/MIXES

13/3

DEEP BLUE W/ BLOTCH IMP

BEACON ROSE

STAR SPANGLED MIX

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SEED

PRINCESSA

NewS

SERIE PRIMULA ACAULIS BEDDING POTTED CROP

New Princessa has large blooms, nearly twice the size of a regular acaulis

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• Early blooming, 5+ days earlier than standard acaulis • Ideal for mass of color plantings in large containers, baskets, mixed containers and landscapes • High heat tolerance with less flower abortion under warm conditions • Requires no cold treatment for flower initiation • Series includes six colors

LARGE FLOWERS

EARLY BLOOMING

HEAT TOLERANT

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

Winter to Spring 21 Weeks

BLUE

10

GOLDEN

PINK

CONTAINER SIZE

4 - 6"

PLANT SIZE

6"h x 8"w

COLOR/MIXES

6/1

ROSE

SCARLET

WHITE

SEED

DANESSA

S U PE R N OVA

PRIMULA ACAULIS BEDDING POTTED CROP

PRIMULA POLYANTHA BEDDING POTTED CROP

Bred for uniform plant habit, color, flower size and quality

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• New Yellow joins the Danessa series with same earliness to match • Requires no cold treatment for flower initiation

Good for sales as a bedding plant or in containers

• Series includes 10 colors

New Color!

UNIFORMITY

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New Color!

EARLY BLOOMING

COMPACT HABIT

SPECIFICATIONS

UNIFORMITY

• New Orange matches the series perfectly – uniform earliness and habit • Fall flowering for fall sales when potted early; spring flowering when potted later and grown cold • Series includes 11 colors

RETAIL APPEAL

GREAT FOR LANDSCAPE

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Raw

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

Winter to Spring

CROP TIME

Winter to Spring

18 - 19 Weeks

21 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

4 - 5"

CONTAINER SIZE

4 - 5"

PLANT SIZE

4"h x 6"w

PLANT SIZE

7"h x 6"w

COLOR/MIXES

10/1

COLOR/MIXES

11/1

YELLOW

ORANGE

11

SEED

VIRTUOSA

NewS

SERIE VINCA

Compact and uniform habit with good basal branching in pots

UNIFORMITY

• BEDDING

• Overlapping strong petals with round flower shape • Performs well in the garden, even under extreme conditions – warm and humid to cool with low light • Series includes eight colors

COLD TOLERANT

HEAT TOLERANT

MIXES AVAILABLE

SPECIFICATIONS

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CRANBERRY

DEEP RED

LAVENDER

POLKA DOT

DEEP PURPLE

PUNCH

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

8-11 Weeks

CONTAINER SIZE

Packs, 4 - 6"

PLANT SIZE

12 - 14"h x 12 - 16"w

COLOR/MIXES

8/1 (mix not shown)

ROSE

WHITE

CUT FLOWER

CHIEF

B O NITA ASTER

• CUT FLOWER

Beautiful, fully double pompom flowers

New Color!

ON TREND

• New Shell Pink is an on-trend, light pink color that deepens as the flower matures • Blooms are held at a perfect angle for maximum impact • Fusarium tolerant • Series includes seven colors

CELOSIA

Chief produces large, uniform, globe-shaped flower heads

Improved Color!

LARGE FLOWERS

DOUBLE FLOWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

HEAT TOLERANT

• CUT FLOWER • Fire Improved is hot!

Brighter, bolder color and more uniform flower shape • Improved uniformity across earliness, flower shape and size, habit and stem length • Can be direct sown in the cut flower bed or field and is very well suited for production in areas with high temperatures • Series includes six colors

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Raw

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

15 Weeks

CROP TIME

Spring to Summer

STEM LENGTH

30 - 36"

SPACING

4" x 5"

STEM LENGTH

24"

COLOR/MIXES

7/1

SPACING

4" x 4"

COLOR/MIXES

6/1

SHELL PINK

12 - 13 Weeks

FIRE IMP

13

CUT FLOWER

CHAMPION II

NewS

SERIE CAMPANULA

New Champion II boasts superb uniformity and large flower size!

• CUT FLOWER

• Great plug performance • Uniform and shorter flowering window; quicker cycle for growers • Uniform plant height with upward-facing flowers making for better transportation • Rose is an attractive and trendy flower color!

• Series includes four colors

FAST PLANT CYCLE

LARGE FLOWERS

HIGH PLUG PERFORMANCE

UNIFORM PLANT HEIGHT

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Pelleted

CROP TIME

Winter to Spring 18 Weeks

DEEP BLUE

14

STEM LENGTH

36 – 40"

SPACING

5" x 5"

COLOR/MIXES

4/0

LILAC

PINK

ROSE

CUT FLOWER

CANDLE DELPHINIUM

Suitable for tunnel, greenhouse and field production

Improved Color!

HIGH PLUG PERFORMANCE

• CUT FLOWER

• Vibrant White Shades Improved offers better plug performance and more uniform, earlier flowering • Suited for winter production and flowers with a minimum of 10 hours of daylength • Series includes three colors

EARLY BLOOMING

UNIFORMITY

SPECIFICATIONS

CONDOR FLOWERING CABBAGE CUT FLOWER

Eye catching, on-trend look for arrangements

New Colors!

• New Red and White are earlier to flower and taller than leading competing variety • Ideally shaped, small head on a strong and straight stem – easy to cut and bunch!

• Series includes three colors

ON TREND

EARLY BLOOMING

STRONG STEMS

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Raw

SEED FORM

Raw

CROP TIME

Fall to Spring

CROP TIME

Summer to Fall

16 - 18 Weeks

16 - 17 Weeks

STEM LENGTH

48 - 60"

STEM LENGTH

25 - 30"

SPACING

8" x 8"

SPACING

4" x 4"

COLOR/MIXES

3/0

COLOR/MIXES

3/0

WHITE SHADES IMP

RED

WHITE

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CUT FLOWER

E CH O LISIANTHUS

The world’s first 100% all double, largeflowered lisianthus cut flower

Improved Color!

STRONG STEMS

VOYA G E I I

• CUT FLOWER

• Pure White Improved has large flowers on improved habit, more top flowering • Group 1 / Standard Double Flower – Spray type • Series includes eight colors

DOUBLE FLOWERS

LARGE FLOWERS

SPECIFICATIONS

LISIANTHUS

Large, fringed, • Voyage II White Improved has longer, gorgeous more sturdy stems flowers with strong petals • Same true white color withstand the and earliness, matches series perfectly rigors of • Group 2 / Double Flowers shipping

Improved Color!

ON TREND

• Series includes eight colors

DOUBLE FLOWERS

LONG VASE LIFE

SPECIFICATIONS

SEED FORM

Pelleted

SEED FORM

Pelleted

CROP TIME

Winter to Spring

CROP TIME

Spring to Mid-Summer

22 - 24 Weeks

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• CUT FLOWER

22 – 24 Weeks

STEM LENGTH

36 - 48"

STEM LENGTH

24 – 36"

SPACING

4" x 6"

SPACING

4“ x 6"

COLOR/MIXES

8/0

COLOR/MIXES

8/0

PURE WHITE IMP

WHITE IMP

SAKATA SOLUTIONS

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PREMIUM BALTIC SUBSTRATE With 42 years of trusted customer service, reliability and innovation, Sakata now brings you Sakata Solutions®. Introducing high quality, premium Baltic substrate for all your growing needs.

• Five perfected blends • Endless customizable options

The solution to your growing needs!

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OUR TEAM SALES & MARKETI NG JOE CIMINO

GREG GABRELS

JAMIE KITZ

BRAD SMITH

Senior Sales Manager

Key Account Sales Manager

Key Account Sales Manager

Retail Category Manager

408.778.7758

331.248.0140

408.782.5341

408.710.4927

jcimino@sakata.com

ggabrels@sakata.com

jkitz@sakata.com

bsmith@sakata.com

YOSHI HAMADA

MARK SEGUIN

ALICIA SUITS

Cut Flower Sales

Global Marketing Manager:

Senior Marketing Manager

PD Manager

Cuttings

408.782.5391

408.710.4281

408.722.1318

asuits@sakata.com

yhamada@sakata.com

mseguin@sakata.com

C U S TO M E R SE R VIC E

PROGRAMS & PRODUCTS

CARLA BAWDON

BOB CROFT

KEN HARR

Customer Service Manager

Technical Support Specialist

Product Technical Manager

408.782.5347

Trials Coordinator

408.763.1319

cbawdon@sakata.com

616.443.3121

kharr@sakata.com

bcroft@sakata.com

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NOTES

YELLOW

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SAKATA ORNAMENTALS P.O. Box 880 Morgan Hill, CA 95038 408.778.7758 Flowers@Sakata.com SakataOrnamentals.com

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