The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers , Inc. ( ASCFG ) has selected motley of cut flowers in four categories — Bulb , Fresh , leafage , and Woody — as its Cut Flowers of the Year for 2023 .
Varieties are constitute based on their ease of civilization , productiveness , and marketability . Many of them are noted as top performers in the ASCFG ’s Cut Flower Trials program . The ASCFG ’s nearly 3000 members vote for their choices free-base on their experience grow and trade each mintage or cultivar .
This twelvemonth ’s winners are :
Fresh Cut FlowerLisianthus ‘ Voyage 2 Champagne’The Voyage series offers immense , ruffled blossom of blushy gilded pink . One geographical zone 6 agriculturalist reported stem at least 24 inches long grow in a tunnel . The prime are ideal for wedding bouquets . comment from ASCFG members included , " This variety performed wonders in the field of battle and in bouquets . The color was a joyfulness to work out with , and folks adore them . " and " ' Voyage 2 Champagne ' is consistently awful with its ruffled bloom and superb stem length and metier . It looks howling in every context with its amorous diversity of hue . “This lisianthus provides a complete color choice for late summer or early fall floral designs .
Woody Cut FlowerHydrangea ' Pinky Winky '
One of several first-class Hydrangea paniculata varieties , ' Pinky Winky ' features two - shade flower heads with both ashen and pink florets if harvested before all florets turn pink . plant are adaptable and long-lived from zone 3 to 8 . Cut them back heavily after harvest is complete to encourage long , non - branchy theme . Cut flower agriculturist bonk the body structure of these blooms , which furnish gorgeous rosiness , whether used fresh or dried .
Bulb Cut FlowerDouble Tulip ' Dream Touch '
Long , strong shank and a unique , moody flower colouring combination make this a pet of both growers and florist . The variety has a retentive postharvest life . Some tulips are challenge to design with , but the more rigid stems of ' Dream Touch ' are perfect for bouquets . One ASCFG member note , " Tulips are at the top of my list for shortened flower , and ' Dream Touch ' is sensational . " Others remarked that the green striping on the purple petals create a singular color combining . Bulbs are consistently productive .
foliation Cut FlowerEucalyptus Silver Dollar
Eucalyptus is in high need as a strong suit cut , and ' Silver Dollar ' fits the placard with its highly long stems that are well-to-do to work with in bouquets and wedding party designs . client spout about its unique silvern colour . It ’s more fragrant than most eucalyptus , making it the most democratic to sell retail . Aromatherapy , anyone ? This variety is experience for overwintering in plastic tunnel in Zone 6 , making it easy to maturate and extremely miserable - upkeep . It is also disease and pest - resistant and can last as long as two hebdomad postharvest . One grower note , " ' Silver Dollar ' did awe-inspiring on our Colorado farm , lasting through to Thanksgiving without any eccentric of shelter . "
For more information : Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers , Inc.www.ascfg.org
