Syngenta Flowers ’ Petunia Itsy Bitsy Mix is the People ’s Choice accolade of Gardens By The Bay in Singapore and will be featured in Flower Dome in 2024 .
participant of the ‘ From Seed to Bloom behind - the - conniption ’ turn , which was organise on November 25 and 26 , 2023 , casted their votes among more than 110 cultivar of the annual Breeder Cultivar Trial this twelvemonth .
Itsy Bitsy ™ Mix is a combining of two strong Syngenta Flowers genetics : Itsy ( Magenta and White ) and Shortcake Blueberry . Itsy is a small - flower Petunia and is screw for its power to form a cover of people of color . Shortcake Blueberry is a Petunia with a unique color pattern and work well in humble pot combination but also in the garden .
Mr. Michael van Baekel , Head of Marketing Syngenta Flowers APAC : “ Winning a multitude ’s choice accolade is like the icing on the cake . We already recognize that Itsy was a bang in European and American markets , but to see this starring performance in Singapore under tropical circumstances really put a smiling on my face . This is also a huge complement to our technical expert and the squad of Gardens by the Bay , who worked successfully together in creating such an amazing result . ”
Breeder Cultivar TrialThe Breeder Cultivar Trial is an annual effect organized by the Gardens by the Bay in their Research Glasshouse in Singapore . Due to its first-class technical staff , this visitation is known as a very well - equipped office to host a mankind - leading trial platform in tropic climates .
The constitution in the main uses the trial to choose the best genetics for a spot in their Flower Dome ( cool down conservatory ) or in the out-of-door landscape figure . Since 2021 , they opened up the tribulation to showcase innovative genetic science and to equip the hearing with proficient knowledge about the late flowering plant varieties that flourish in both temperate mood ( indoor ) and sunny tropical climates ( outdoor ) and grow techniques .
Mr. Ivan Pozdnyakov , Technical Lead Syngenta Flowers APAC : “ The circumstances of Singapore are really a stress test for varieties . The combining of a hot mood and periodic grievous rain asks a mountain from any variety . This is why the trial is so interesting for the industry . You want your variety show to tolerate the heat and animate quickly from heavy tropical shower . We get wind our Itsy to revive within two days . ”
Syngenta Flowers introduce several highlights from its mixture at the visitation : Rio Mandevilla , vegetational Petunias Dekko ( large flower ) and Itsy ( small bloom ) , Gerbera Cartwheel from germ , and some inspiring combination of genetic science in a undivided pot or hanging field goal .
Mr. Pozdnyakov gave a public lecture about the opportunities for mellow - calibre cuttings and the phytosanitary requirement for a successful craw cycle . He spoke about struggle all risks regarding hygiene and correct harvest direction . Besides that , he highlighted Syngenta Flowers ’ market opportunity in gamy - quality cuttings and its increasingly stronger offer of source varieties and their benefits .
gamy - quality plant productionThe technical squad of Gardens by the Bay , led by Dr. Paul Fischer and Ms. Carly Anderson , produced the selection of quite a little and bedding plants from participating reproduction companies in homework for the event . They managed to make a stunning flower display under take exception tropical circumstance .
Ms. Carly Anderson , Researcher at Gardens by the Bay : “ At the 2023 Breeder Cultivar Trials at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore , we were delighted to host more than 100 growers and industry member representing 7 countries : Singapore , Thailand , Vietnam , Indonesia , Malaysia , the US , and Australia . The issue sport an extensive display and evaluation of over 100 plant varieties source from 4 stock breeder , propose visitors a comprehensive coup d’oeil into divers unfolding industrial plant available from each breeder .
This gathering bear particular signification for Southeast Asia , an progressively influential market . Our industry day provide a worthful chance for agriculturalist across the region to observe and value how various varieties thrive within our distinct and varied growing environments . ”
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