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Lamprocapnos spectabilis ‘Cupid’ uspp#32043 EUpbr

Posted in New Plants, Perennials, Plant Portfolio

Lamprocapnos (Dicentra) ‘Cupid’ is a New for 2020! This sweet new to the 2020 marketplace, bleeding heart has the most adorable soft shade of pink like cotton candy. Having the classic heart shapes with a little bit of white and yellow for accent on the tips! Then, the cut leafed foliage is a lovely mint

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PGA Innova Bred, Howard Bentley and Steve Eggelston

Posted in Breeders, Plant Portfolio

The team at PGA InnovBred  are renowned for their innovative, targeted breeding programs, launching many new ornamental varieties onto the Australian market over the past 20 years. With extensive horticultural careers combining more than 50 years experience, both Howard Bentley and Steve Eggleton consistently push the boundaries in ornamental horticulture. They travel the world sourcing

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Mr. Frank Benson

Posted in Breeders, Plant Portfolio

Meet the Breeder, Mr. Frank Benson: Frank Benson’s love of science developed at a young age. After completing his Bachelor of Science qualification, Frank found himself drawn towards the world of micropropagation. Opening his own business in 1986, Frank used not only his knowledge and skills but also his drive and passion, to create what

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Mr. Manfred Westphal, of Germany

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Mr. Manfred Westphal is a very important hybridizer and grower of clematis in Germany. Pride of Place Plants Inc. is very pleased and proud to work with his fabulous Clematis creations! Manfred Westphal’s company in Prisdorf, Germany has been steadily expanded in the last 20 years and produces more than 100,000 clematis in over 400

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Mr. Barry Fretwell

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Barry Fretwell is one of Britain’s leading clematis growers and hybridizer’s. He has likely raised more new quality hybrids than any other breeder since the early 1900’s! Barry has also helped the gardeners by writing excellent books such as “Clematis as Companion Plants” what a great idea, and “A Comprehensive Guide to Clematis”., they are

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