The annual cyclamen trials of Morel in the Netherlands are in full swing . At a novel location , at Plantenkwekerij P Mostert in ’s Gravenzande , they are showing experimental , pre - introductions , new mixture , and existing and improved varieties on more than 2.000m2 . The doors afford on October 25th and will rest open till November 10 . FloralDaily paid a visit where Morel ’s Eric Forschelen walk us through the colored varieties .
John Mostert , owner of kwekerij P. Mostert and Eric Forschelen
These trials have multiple goals , Forschelen explain . " We expend these trials to see how our France - bred varieties execute in the northerly European climate . In the two days before the opening of the trials , we examine everything with our breeding and sales squad . This gave us an perceptivity into which varieties we would like to carry on or quit . Additionally , the tryout enable us to get reactions from cultivator and the market place . On October 25 , we welcomed the first visitor . "
In hebdomad 29 , the plugs were ship from their reproduction installation in France so that they would be ready for this result . But which varieties did they bring ? Forschelen showed us some highlights .
New mini serial - Macaron ® The young serial is a mini serial , namely Macaron ® - yes , that deliciously decadent Gallic cookie . allot to Forschelen , these series have a lot of similarities to that afters : " I always jest that : Macaron comes in more than 1000 flavors , but they all attend likewise . That ’s also with this is a mini - series . We have many unlike colors , but the size and flowering are the same . Next year , several growers will start out producing the series on a small scale . "
Scented cyclamen - Absolu ® de MorelAnd when following your nose , you will get Absolu de Morel . It is said to be one of the first scented cyclamen varieties and was introduced last year . So far , the growers and trade are very positivistic about this salmagundi . " When introduce a fresh variety , it is always important that the market starts reorder . And they are doing so , All the growers who spring up it for the first time , will grow it again and are even increasing the numbers . "
Sterile Cyclamen purpurascens – PETIT MOULIN ® Petit Moulin is another high spot . exceptional about this dual flowering variety is that it has no stamen , making it a sterile variety , imply that it will maintain its flowers for a tenacious metre . " We once did a competitor within our team in France about who could keep the bloom on the plant the most days . We reach 120 day . On average , the flowers remain on the plant life for 100 days . "
The Morel team .
Standalone - Bisous ® Bisous is a standalone change . " It is a mixture that does not fit our serial , but we found it so special that we usher in it . And it is especially popular in the UK . The original combining of flamed flowers with silverish foliage is what makes it so extra . "
Mini Crispino ® Mini Crispino is another special range with a different appearance due to the fringed flowers . " For this series , we see that they are particularly valued in the Eastern European countries . "
Mini Abanico ® Also , expansion of serial publication are presented , like Mini Abanico . " We had only Magenta available . But now three new colors have been added , namely Violet , Salmon red and blood-red . "
Double - chant flower - Indiaka ® And of course Indiaka . It is a variety that has been on the market for several years now . Special is the two - tone flower which gets the best color dispersion when it is planted in week 25 . " When it is planted too ahead of time , the blanched part will be too lowly , and when planted too belatedly , it will be too big . " According to Forschelen , the demand increased significantly for this variety . " As the color is so different , it stands out and therefore attracts the eye of the consumer . To boost the demand , we endure a consumer crusade in Germany and Scandinavia last year and with success as the market place see an increase in requirement . "
Standalone - Tuxedo ® Another standalone motley is Tuxedo . The sour flowers with silver leaves are what micturate this variety so exceptional . Michael Perry , also known as Mr. Plant Geek , named this diversity .
Peat - free cultivationAs peat - free production is becoming progressively demanded , particularly in the UK , they also showed a trial with peat - free grown cyclamen . In the picture , you see the regular cultivation with peat ; on the left peat - free cultivation with the same food used as in the normal cultivation and on the right peat - free finish with 50 % extra food used . " As you may see , when growing cycamen peat - barren , it is necessary to use more nutrients . Otherwise , the works stay too small . With the additional 50 % nutrients , we do not see a difference between regular and peet - innocent culture .
And of course of action , there were more varieties on display , like the pre - introduction Curly ® Red exp . :
Eager to shoot the breeze these trials?Please contact Eric Forschelen on +31 6 30 22 08 02 .
trial in Frejus , FranceCan’t make it to these trials ? No worry , from November 13 - 17 , they will also organize trials at their facility in Frejus in France .
For more information : S.A.S. MOREL DiffusionHéloïse Morel , Research & CommunicationEmail : [ email protected]2565 , Rue de Montourey83600 FréjusFrancewww.cyclamen.com
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