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Excellence in
                          geranium






 GRIFFIN GAZETTE

                                                                      breeding
 VOL. 39 • ISSUE 2  |  2022






































                   By Matthew Blanchard, Product Manager, Syngenta Flowers
                   Syngenta Flowers is a market leader in breeding and supply of vegetative geraniums. In 2008, breeder Mitch Hanes
                   introduced the first interspecific geranium to the industry—Calliope  Large Dark Red. It took Mitch fifteen years of
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                   hard work to develop this award-winning variety. This breeding breakthrough combined the best traits of different
                   Pelargonium species and was the catalyst for revolutionizing the geranium market.

                   Today, the Calliope brand is a top seller at retailers around North America and consumers come back each year
                   to purchase their favorite geraniums. For the gardener, Calliope  means intense flower colors, continuous flowering
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                   all summer long, and excellent garden performance. These traits would not be possible without the science of
                   interspecific breeding.

                   Over the last 15 years, breeders Mitch Hanes and Ronald Snijder have bred several more interspecific geranium
                   series and further expanded the possibilities of the market. From small pots to large pots, Syngenta offers a
                   wide range of geraniums to meet every grower and landscapers need. Read the following pages to learn more
                   about the best interspecific geraniums from Syngenta Flowers and how they can be used in your programs.
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                                                                                     Image: Calliope Cascade Violet
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