Programs
2019–20 New Varieties
We have added over 300 new varieties to our 2019–20 program. Working with our breeder partners, including Dümmen Orange, Darwin Plants, Green Fuse Botanicals, Danziger, PlantHaven International, and Concept Plants, we’ve created a liner offering that is sure to meet your sales and production needs.
Hellebores
Breeding advances in Hellebores have dramatically improved this genus, both in garden performance and in the production environment. When produced from tissue culture they flower the first year, producing a high-margin, high-demand crop in a matter of months.
Skagit Horticulture is proud to partner with Heuger Trading Co. in bringing Heuger Gold Collection® Hellebores to the U.S. market. Long a favorite in Europe, the Gold Collection series upward facing, and long blooming, with numerous buds and blossoms. All varieties are evergreen, deer resistant, and drought tolerant, making them no-fuss, reliable additions to modern gardens. Skagit Horticulture is the largest producer of Gold Collection Hellebores in the U.S.
Second Season Perennials
Our Second-season Perennial Program is designed to increase your third quarter revenue and help your customers with higher retail sales. Grow smarter! Fresh liners of our top-selling varieties produce the best looking product for late summer and autumn sales.
Dianthus American Pie Series
The elegant American Pie™ Collection of Dianthus from Whetman is brand new for America, and was bred for beautifully scented blooms and outstanding
garden performance. Compact and repeat blooming, you’ll definitely want this series in your Dianthus program!
Edible Ipomoea Program
The creative folks at Concept Plants, in conjunction with Louisiana State University, bring you an innovative Ipomoea program that serves two market niches: the foliage is beautiful and works well in container gardens, and the edible tubers are a nutritional powerhouse! Finally, Sweet Potatoes that are as attractive as they are tasty!
Corydalis Porcelain Blue
Blue continues to be one of the most popular colors in the landscape, and no plant can match the electric aqua blue of Corydalis Porcelain Blue. It’s a profuse repeat bloomer that does not experience summer dormancy, masking it a favorite for growers and gardeners alike.
Carex EverColor Series
The versatile EverColor® Series is a terrific addition to your grass program. Compact enough for containers but showy enough to compete in the landscape, these Carex are compact, easy to grow, and have few pest and disease problems.
Hostas
We grow over 30 varieties of Hostas, produced from the highest quality, virus-free tissue culture on the market. Our experienced growers deliver one of the largest selections of Hostas in the US.
Sunset®/Southern Living®
Skagit Horticulture now partners with Sunset Western Garden Collection® and Southern Living® to bring you their exclusive, branded varieties available as liners. Backed by brand names millions have trusted for generations, growers will benefit from the significant marketing investment that continues to make Sunset and Southern Living recognized and trusted names across the country.