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1. MOXIE!™
A compact interspecific geranium series bred for space-
efficient production in small pots. The vigor is like Tango™
zonal geraniums, but Moxie! includes both medium green and
dark green varieties. Moxie! is best grown in small to medium
size pots. Top sellers: Dark Red, Deep Rose Mega Splash,
Pink, and Pink Splash. (Shown in Dark Red) 1
Fessler Nursery, Woodburn, OR, Week 34, 2020
2. PRETTY LITTLE™
This compact series may be small, but it does not disappoint
with the number of flowers, earliness, and branching. Often the
first to finish, Pretty Little is perfect for branded programs or in
jumbo packs and quart pots. This series includes one bicolor
variety—Pink Splash.
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3. CALLIOPE MEDIUM
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Lucas Greenhouses, Monroeville, NJ, August 2021
The top-selling geranium series from Syngenta, Calliope Medium
has mid-size vigor and is perfect for medium-sized pots and core
geranium programs. Intense flower colors create an impact in the
garden all-season long. Branded point of purchase materials are
available to help consumers find the #1 geranium series on the
market. Top-selling colors are Dark Red, Crimson Flame, Pink
Flame, Rose Mega Splash, and White. (Shown in Dark Red)
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4. CALLIOPE LARGE
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Lucas Greenhouses, Monroeville, NJ, August 2021
An industry-first innovation, Calliope Large has a vigorous,
mounded habit and is still a popular choice for growing
beautiful hanging baskets and large premium pots. There
are many color options available, including unique bicolors.
Technical tips on how to grow Calliope and other geraniums
can be found in Syngenta’s Grower Success Guide. Top
sellers: Dark Red, Orange Splash, Pink, Rose Mega Splash,
and Salmon. ( Shown in Rose Mega Splash)
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5. CALLIOPE CASCADE
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Fessler Nursery, Woodburn, OR, Week 34, 2020
This new series for 2023 is the industry’s first cascading
interspecific geranium. Calliope Cascade has large, intense
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colored semi-double flowers, excellent heat tolerance, and a
vigorous spreading habit. This series is perfect for growing in
premium hanging baskets, large pots, or landscape plantings.
Compared to Calliope Large, Calliope Cascade spills more in
hanging baskets and covers more ground in landscape beds. The
series includes one color—Violet and more varieties are coming.
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Costa Season Premiere, Miami, FL, April 2022
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