Last week, we published an article discussing some notable plant characteristics observed during the FlowerTrials. In today's continuation of the series, we focus on compact and fragrant plants, as well as those that are drought and heat-resistant. We'll highlight a few examples, and you can view all the photos and plants in our photo report.

Compact
One key characteristic often highlighted is a plant's compactness. Naturally compact plants don't require growth regulators, making them environmentally friendly and cost-effective for growers. Additionally, compact plants occupy less space, offering benefits across the supply chain. For growers, it means more plants can be cultivated per square meter, optimizing space and energy use. In transport, more plants fit on a Danish trolley, reducing costs and enhancing sustainability. For retailers and consumers, compact plants are typically sturdier, easier to display, and perfect for small living spaces or balconies. Some varieties remain compact throughout the supply chain but can grow larger in a consumer's garden.

Tablemate Gold is a genetically compact Rudbeckia from Benary with many small flowers on top of the plant

Divinity series from HEM Genetics is actually an improved Diana and among others genetically compact.

Dart is a collaboration with PanAmerican Seed and Florensis carries this series exclusively. In spring and summer, it is more compact than what is on the market. This also makes it better transportable for retailers.

Calipetite from Sakata has compact growth and requires no PGRs.

The Tropical Linde series, according to Schreurs, is a plant as you want it. Compact, large flowers, and good bud succession.

Fragrant
Fragrant varieties continue to be popular, with new introductions frequently showcasing this trait. For instance, the petunia La Signora Violet Vein from Lazzeri not only boasts a trendy color, good branching, and easy cultivation but also offers a pleasant fragrance. Similarly, the Sweet Duet series from Syngenta Flowers features double flowers that are notably fragrant.

The Mosquitaway at Agriom. The leaves of these plants strongly smell of lemon.

La Signora Violet Vein from Lazzeri.

Sweet Duet series from Syngenta Flowers, in which red and yellow are the new colors.

Parfumollis is the new fragrant Azalea from Hortinno.

Drought and heat resistance
For consumers, drought and heat resistance are crucial. Plants that can handle dry conditions, like a parched windowsill or a hot summer day, require less maintenance, stay attractive for longer, and are well-suited to both changing climates and the busy lifestyles of many plant enthusiasts.

Delosperma coo. Rock from cuttings of Schneider Young Plants is a new series that is drought-resistant.

Gaillardia SpinTop Red Sky from Dummen Orange is very heat-resistant.

Solarscape from PanAmerican Seed has a good performance and can withstand the sun. See how deep the roots grow?

Comphrena Little Truffula from Kientzler is drought-resistant.

Second from the left is High Maintain Mint, which falls into the Durabello or climate-resistant series from Hishtil.

Source: www.floraldaily.com