KVBC Spring Challenge
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Garden Trials and Trade Show could not take place in early June. Nevertheless, on June 15, the KVBC has trialled the seven novelties already registered, under the name KVBC Spring Challenge.
The following six new plants have received a silver or bronze medal:
Silver
- Agapanthus ‘MP003′ (Poppin’ Purple) by Gootjes-Allplant from Heerhugowaard
- Astelia ‘A1’ (Red Shadow) byHoogeveen Plants from Hazerswoude-Dorp
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘HORE1644’ (Bella Pesche) by Lendert de Vos from Reeuwijk
- Sempervivum arachnoideum ‘Belsemcob2’ (Colorockz Arctic White) by Belgicactus, from Westerlo, België
Bronze
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘HORE140103’ (Magical Jewel) by Kolster from Boskoop
- Rhodoxis hybrida ‘Anne201406’ (Fairy Snow) by Gebr. Th & W Alkemade from Lisse
Trade Show Trial GrootGroenPlus 2019
Below an overview of innovative and distinctive cultivars that have been rewarded with golden, silver and bronze medals by the trial committee of the KVBC, during the international trade show GrootGroenPlus 2019.
Gold
- Juniperus communis ‘Lemon Carpet’
- Prunus laurocerasus ‘Zsófi’ (SOFIA)
- Pyracantha coccinea ‘Red Star’
Silver
- Buddleja davidii ‘SMNBDO’ (ROCKETSTAR ORCHID)
- Callicarpa ‘NCCX2’ (PEARLGLAM)
- Chamaecyparis pisifera ‘Paul’s Gold’
- Hydrangea paniculata ‘Frenne’ (SKYFALL)
- Juniperus scopulorum ‘Klaverjun’ (BLUE IVORY)
- Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Shine a Light’
- Thuja occidentalis ‘Thucavlo’ (TOTEM SMARAGD)
Bronze
Trade Show Trial Plantarium 2019
During Plantarium 2019, the trial committee of the KVBC again assessed new plants, a number of which were awarded a medal. Below is an overview of the novelties awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Goud – Beste Nieuwigheid Plantarium 2019
Goud
Zilver
- Astilbe ‘Mojito’
- Buddleja davidii ‘Artbud 1580’ (SUMMER TEENS MATS MAGIC RED)
- Buddleja davidii ‘SMNBDPT’ (ROCKETSTAR FLAMINGO)
- Hydrangea paniculata ‘ROU 201306’ (LITTLE FRAISE)
- Hydrangea paniculata ‘SMHPPINKA’ (PINKACHU)
- Ligustrum vulgare ‘Swift’ (STRAIGHT TALK)
- Primula vialii ‘Aliholl’ (ALISON HOLLAND)
- Rhododendron ‘Calle CP’ (CHOCO & PINK)
- Sedum takesimense ‘Nonsitnal’ (ATLANTIS)
- Weigela florida ‘Verweig 8’ (ALL SUMMER MONET)
- Weigela ‘TVP2’ (PICOBELLA ROSA)
Brons
- Ajuga reptans ‘Gold Chang’ (GOLDEN TREASURE)
- Anemone hupehensis ‘Ifansa’ (SNOW ANGEL)
- Astilbe ‘Harvandermeerrubyred’ (LOWLANDS RUBY RED)
- Cercis canadensis ‘NCCC1’ (CAROLINA SWEETHEART)
- Clematis ‘Zo14089’ (WHITE ARABELLA)
- Echinacea ‘IFECSSRA’ (SUNSEEKERS RAINBOW)
- Hydrangea arborescens ‘GRHYAR1406’ (CANDYBELLE MARSHMALLOW)
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomagrede’ (MAGICAL GREEN DELIGHT)
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Kaho’ (DOPPIO NUVOLA)
- Hydrangea paniculata ‘Rensam’ (FRAMBOISINE)
- Rhododendron ‘RLH1 11P1’ (AZALEA BLOOMCHAMPION PURPLE)
- Rudbeckia hirta ‘Bullrudi 09’ (SUNBECKIA OPHELIA)
- Rudbeckia hirta ‘Rubsol’ (STAR OF LIFE SMILEYZ)
- Salvia jamensis ‘Dyspurp’ (AMETHYST LIPS)
- Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Ha Ha Tonka’
- Skimmia japonica ‘Perosa’
- Stokesia laevis ‘Mega
- Thuja occidentalis ‘Anna van Vloten’ (ANNA’S MAGICBALL)
Trial at Garden Trials 2019
Gold – Best Novelty
Gold
Silver
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘SchrollA20’ (SPARKLING BLUE)
- Itea virginica ‘SMNIVDFC’ (SCENTLOVE)
- Spiraea nipponica ‘SMNSNFD’ (WEDDING CAKE)
Bronze
Trade Show Trials at GrootGroenPlus 2018
At the international tradeshow GrootGroenPlus 2018 in Zundert the trial committee of the KVBC has awarded 8 medals to innovative and distinctive cultivars: 1 golden, 3 silver and 4 bronze medals. Below the award-winning novelties:
Godlen novelty GrootGroenPlus 2018
- Cornus ‘Pevé Sammy’
Silver novelties GrootGroenPlus 2018
- Gaultheria procumbens ‘Slagmoer18’ (COLOR SURPRISE)
- Miscanthus sinensis ‘Boucle’
- Rhododendron ‘RLH1 8P1’ (AZALEA BLOOMCHAMPION PINK)
Bronze novelties GrootGroenPlus 2018
- Cryptomeria japonica ‘Funny’
- Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Cathedral’
- Prunus laurocerasus ‘VERSTRA’ (ELLY)
- Skimmia japonica ‘Illubolwi’ (GOLD SERIES ILLUSION)
Trade Show Trials at Plantarium 2018
During Plantarium 2018, the KVBC trial committee again assessed new plants, a number of which were awarded a medal. Below is an overview of the novelties and entrants who have been judged with a gold, silver and bronze medal.
Golden novelties Plantarium 2018
- Buddleja davidii ‘SMNBDBT’ (ROCKETSTAR INDIGO), Best Novelty
- Carex morrowii ‘Everglow’ (EVERCOLOR)
- Echinacea ‘IFECSSSAL’ (SUNSSEEKERS SALMON)
- Hydrangea arborescens ‘NCHA8’ (BELLARAGAZZA LIMETTA)
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘ROCO131801’ (ROCO BLACK KNIGHT)
Silver novelties Plantarium 2018
- Calluna vulgaris ‘Rote Janina’
- Clematis ‘Zo08160’ (SPOTLIGHT)
- Diervilla splendens ‘G2X88544’ (KODIAK ORANGE)
- Echinacea ‘Parrot’
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomareda’ (MAGICAL RED AMETHYST)
- Nepeta ‘Bokratune’ (NEPTUNE)
- Photinia fraseri ‘BR2011’ (CHICO)
- Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Hoogi045’ (FLAMINGO)
Bronze novelties Plantarium 2018
Trade Show Trials during Garden Trials 2018
The KVBC trial committee assessed many different new plants during the Garden Trials and Trade trade fair, which took place for the first time this year. 12 of them received a medal. Under Novelties they can all be viewed. Below is the overview of the novelties that have been awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Gold
Silver
- Aronia melanocarpa ‘UCONNAM165’ (REVONTULI MOUND)
- Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hore0046’ (REMBRANDT VIBRANT VERDE)
- Hydrangea ‘USHYD0405’ (RUNAWAY BRIDE SNOW WHITE)
- Rehmannia ‘Crouching Tiger’
- Viburnum ‘NCVX1’ (SHINY DANCER)
Bronze