New and beautiful varieties of carnations are constantly being developed. Two new hybrids, Green Ball and Broccoli, have fueled a renaissance for the flower among higher-end florists.
The Scabiosa 'Scoop' series features brightly colored cushion shaped flowers that are larger and have longer stems. They are available in 17 colors and are a high producing cut flower.
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Troy B. Marden
Troy is a passionate plantsman, garden writer and tour guide, leading garden tours across America and around the world. He writes regularly for some of the country’s top gardening magazines, and his blog, Gardener|Cook, has become popular with plant lovers and food lovers alike. He has been gardening since he was four years old and if it has to do with plants or gardening, he has probably grown it or done it at some point in his career!