With more than 50 years’ experience breeding Primula, Sakata is a true specialist. In particular in the mid-early segment, where the classic Danova brand has been a benchmark for quality and reliability for several decades. Extensive research and trialling are the backbone of this success, and recent breeding developments enable Sakata to take their Primula assortment to the next level.
The introduction of the new mid-early Danique series, hot on the heels of the recently introduced early Dania series, offers a new standard in these Primula segments.
Dania is an attractive, uniform series with less cold requirement than other leading series, making it ideal for the early market flowering November – February. Natural compactness means that less PGR’s are required, an important sustainable attribute in today’s environment. Superior seed quality gives excellent seeding vigour, resulting in strong, compact plants with nicely shaped flowers in bright colours. Ideal for pack and 9-10,5 cm pots, the showy flowers and real eye-catchers at retail. Dania series is available in 8 colours.
Danique inherits the excellent genetic qualities of the Danova series and raises the bar to a new quality standard. Genetic compactness and less PGR requirement are key attributes of this series, programmable from December – February and therefore perfectly tailored to the mid-early segment. Designed to meet future market requirements, Danique genetics have excellent characteristics across all features, including seed quality and seedling vigour. The brightly coloured flowers, available in 9 colours, are beautifully shaped, on a compact but strong plant. Ideal for pack and 9-10,5 cm pots. Danique series is available in 9 colours.
Open Days Primula 17 & 18 January
The new Dania and Danique series are displayed at a trial at WD Smith Nurseries, located at Grange Nurseries Wickford SS11 7QU. Sakata organises this Primula trial to show the public these new Primula series with the qualities of uniformity, large flowers and compactness.
All growers and retailers are welcome to visit the trials at the Open Day on 17 & 18 January from 9:30 till dusk to see the series by themselves. Visiting the Open Days also gives a great opportunity for networking and talking to the supplier and product specialist of Sakata for cultural advice.
For more information, inspiration and cultural advice, visit www.sakataornamentals.eu