SWEET CAROLINE Ipomoea batatas - Proven Winners

®ILLUSION Ipomoea batatasLANDSCAPE8-10"SWEET CAROLINE Ipomoea batatasLANDSCAPE6-8"The Sweet Potato Vine has become a gardener’s favourite because of the variety it adds in colour and form. Proven Winnersoffers two exceptional series of Sweet Potato Vines: Illusion, which we introduced in 2010, and Sweet Caroline, along-time consumer favourite in three different series that now have the power of the Proven Winners brand behind them.ILLUSION ® Ipomoea batatasThe texture of Illusion is unique in the industry, with very compact, dense,lacy, dissected foliage. Plus, its controlled growth habit means itwon’t overpower the garden. Illusions are ideal for small potproduction, summer gallons, and mixed containers.They are showy plants that will behavethemselves on the retail bench.Growing Tipsfor ILLUSION ® andSweet Caroline■Needs 200-250 ppm fertilizerfor optimal growth.■Keep air circulation up andfoliage dry. Prolonged wetfoliage may lead to bacterialleaf spotting.■Use 2500 ppm of B-9 tomaintain shape on 4.5".Additional Culture Informationfor ILLUSION ® and Sweet CarolinepH/EC: 6.0 - 6.5/ .6 - .9Rooting OutTemperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 65-72ºHolding Temperature: 50-60º outdoorsWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Spring to Summer Finish.Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon, 5-7;for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outsideNotes:For Illusions, no pinch is necessary. For Sweet Carolinevarieties, pinch once, 2 weeks after liner planting. PGRsare not necessary.AWARD WINNERILLUSION ® Ipomoea batatas53 AwardsIncluding: Top Performer, Oklahoma State; Leader of the Pack,North Carolina State; Outstanding Rating, Disney TrialsTop SellerTop SellerILLUSION ® Emerald Lace‘NCORNSP012EMLC’ USPP21744 Can4162Ipomoea batatasILLUSION ® Midnight Lace‘NCORNSP011MNLC’ USPP21743 Can4161Ipomoea batatasILLUSION® Garnet Lace‘NCORNSP013GNLC’ USPPAF CanPBRAFIpomoea batatasSweetSweet Carolines are now Proven Winners. With 9 beautiful varieties in 3 distinct series,this already popular plant has gained even greater notoriety with the Proven Winnersname behind it. All are heat and humidity tolerant and grow vigorously acrossthe U.S. and Canada, although the farther south you go the faster SweetCarolines grow. The Sweet Caroline series is the least compact buthas the widest colour palette and finger-shaped leaves.AWARD WINNERSWEET CAROLINE Ipomoea batatas72 AwardsIncluding: Leader of the Pack,North Carolina State; PrairieStar, Kansas State; BestVarieties, Penn StateSweet Caroline RavenIpomoea batatasUSPP17483 Can2976‘Sweet Caroline Red’ Ipomoea batatasCompatible to grow with:Snow Princess ® Supertunia ® Superbena ®‘NCORNSP015SCPI’ USPPAF CanPBRAFCaroline Bewitched‘NCORNSP014BWPI’ USPPAF CanPBRAFIpomoea batatasTop SellerP. Allen SmithPlatinum CollectionTop Seller7071

SWEET CAROLINEIpomoea batatasTop 50P. Allen SmithPlatinum Collection‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’ Ipomoea batatas USPP18673 Can2903 ‘Sweet Caroline Light Green’ Ipomoea batatas USPP15028 Can2975 ‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Purple’ Ipomoea batatasProven Winners Ipomoea Comparison ChartCompacthabit – BranchingSeriesVariety Distinguishing Breeding Colorsnamenames characteristics goalin linerelative relative to FloweringLeaf‘Sweet Caroline Bronze’Ipomoea batatas to others otherstypeUSPP15437 Can2973USPP18573 Can2902PGRrequirementsTop SellerIllusion ®Sweet CarolineBewitchedEmerald LaceGarnet LaceMidnight LaceBewitchedDissected foliagefor new texture;compact habitCompactmounding butnot trailing habit;more uprightinitially; serratedleaf marginSame as SweetCarolinesOne-off forupright planthabit andserrated leafLight green,purplePurpleCompacthabitMostcompacthabitHighLowNo – rarely,when understressOccasionallyunder shortdays, lowlightDissectedSerratedmarginUsuallynotneededNotneededCaroline Sweetheart Light Green’Sweet CarolineSweetheartLight GreenPurpleRedEnhancedbranching overSweet Carolineseries; differenttexture with heartshapedleavesSame as SweetCarolinesLight green,purple,redModeratelycompacthabitLowmediumNoEntire,cordateMay beneeded forholdingplants andsmall potsizes‘Sweet‘Sweet Caroline Sweetheart Red’USPP19013 Can2904Ipomoea batatasSweet CarolineBronzeGreen YellowLight GreenRavenRedEnhancedbranching andreduced stemelongation overfree varietiesIpomoea batatas USPP18572 Can2901 73Bred for reducedinternode size,better branchingand reducedstorage rootformation;novel colorsDark green,light green,variegateddark green,purple,bronze,redTrailinghabitMediumNo. Bronze,Purple andoccasionallyRed whenunderstressDeeplylobedMay beneeded forholdingplants andsmall potsizes72

LUSCIOUS®Lantana camaraLANDSCAPEThis series adds vibrancy, flower power, and exceptional performance to the continuous blooming that Lantanas are knownfor. The impressive quartet will win you over with their bright colors and heat and drought tolerance. These exceptionallyvigorous growers are butterfly and hummingbird magnets and require no deadheading. Day-length neutral.Growing Tips for LUSCIOUS ® Lantana■■■■■Needs 200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth.High light in production is essential.Warm and slightly dry conditions after transplantingspeeds root in and growth.Use caution with Florel® , as it can cause leaf drop and leaf curl.For best results, northern growers may want to order firstshipments in mid-spring when temperatures and light levelsrise. Cold and wet conditions can double crop time.Additional Notes for LUSCIOUS ® Grape LantanaLuscious Grape is a true trailing variety. This mayrequire an additional pinch to fill out 4-5” containers.Crop time will be about 2 weeks longer thanothers in the series and can be shortenedby increasing the number of liners per pot.LUSCIOUS ® BERRY BLEND ‘LAN 876’ USPPAF CanPBRAFLantana camaraThis new variety joins Citrus Blend as one of the largest in the Lusciousline-up. A vibrant pink and yellow bloomer, it grows tall and wide, fillingcontainers and landscapes with bright flowers even in the toughest heatof the season. Perfect for 4.25 Grande and 1.0 Royale containers.New this year.LUSCIOUS ® ‘**’ USPPAF CanPBRAFPiña Colada Lantana camaraThis new addition to the Luscious series is sure to quickly become afavourite, with its masses of white flowers with yellow centers and itsrich, dark green foliage. A vigorous grower that is ideal for 4.25Grande and 1.0 Royale containers. New this year.NEW® ColadaAdditional Culture Information for LUSCIOUS ® LantanaSuperbells ® Diamond Frost ® Illusion ®pH/EC: 5.8 - 6.2/ .60 - 1.50LUSCIOUS PiñaLantana camaraRooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 70-75ºLuscious Comparison ChartHolding Temperature: 50-60º outdoorsVariety Name Vigou Habit Height In CombosWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish.Berry Blend High Upright 24-36" Yes, with vigorousStandard Plants Per Pot.companionsFinish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon, 5-7;Citrus Blend High Upright 24-30" Yes, with vigorousfor 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12companionsSpring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outsideGrape Medium Trailing 10-14" Yes, with anyNotes:Pinch at liner planting and pinch to shape as needed.Lemonade Medium Mounding 24-30" Yes, with anyPGRs should not be needed. Winter flowering occursin Sunbelt states.Piña Colada Low UprightGlobe12-26" Due to habit, mix withtrailing plantsTropical Fruit Low Mounding 8-24" Yes, with anyAWARD WINNERLUSCIOUS ® Lantana41 AwardsIncluding: Top Performer, Michigan State; Leader of the Pack,North Carolina State; Top Pick, Missouri Botanic Garden;Outstanding Rating, Disney TrialsCompatible to grow with:P. Allen SmithPlatinum CollectionNEWLUSCIOUS ® ‘BERRY BLEND’ Lantana camara7475

LUCIA and LAGUNA Lobelia hybrids LANDSCAPE8-12"®Laguna are hanging basket favorites that also perform well in landscapes and mixed containers. If you want a compact,weather-resistant, heat-tolerant plant that retains its shape and colour all season, this is it.LAGUNA Compact Blue with Eye‘ ‘Lobetis’ USPP16112 Can1975Lobelia hybridTop 50LAGUNA Heavenly Lilac’LOPLIPW08’ US21127 CanPBRAFLobelia hybridLUCIA ® Dark Blue Lobelia erinus‘USLOB0901’ USPP21791 CanPBRAFLUCIA ® Lavender Blush Lobelia erinus‘USLOB13’ USPP21813 CanPBRAFCompatibleGrowing Tips for LUCIA ® and LAGUNA ■Preventive fungicides are recommended at transplant.■Grow cool with good air circulation once established.■Requires high light in production and higher light and longer days to flower early.■Needs 150-200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth.Additional Culture Information for LUCIA ® and LAGUNA pH/EC: 5.8 - 6.2 / .6 - .9Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 65-72ºHolding Temperature: 40-50º outdoorsWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish. Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon, 5-7; for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outsideNotes:For pots 6" and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. For hanging baskets and potslarger than 6", soft pinch at planting and trim around pot just prior to hanging.5-10 ppm Sumagic ® spray is effective, if needed.AWARD WINNERSLAGUNA Lobelia38 AwardsIncluding: Best of the Best, University of Georgia; Best of Species,Penn State; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina StateLUCIA ® Lobelia11 AwardsIncluding: Gold Medal, University of Illinois MasterGardeners; Top Performer, Longwood GardensTop 50P. Allen SmithPlatinum Collectionto grow with:LAGUNA Sky Blue‘ ’Loboudtis’ USPP15526 Can2304Lobelia hybridSuperbells ® Diascia GoldDust LAGUNA White‘ ‘Loubtrawi’ USPP18216 Can3030Lobelia hybridTop 507879

NEWBLUSHING PRINCESS andFROSTY KNIGHT Lobularia hybrids 6-12"BLUSHING PRINCESS ‘**’ USPPAF CanPBRAFLobularia hybridAn exceptional lavender-toned version of Snow Princess ® ,the fragrant flowers of Blushing Princess openwhite and turn to a lavender-silver inabout a day. Brighter light willincrease the lavender flowercolour. Production water use ismedium-high. New this year.LANDSCAPEFROSTY KNIGHT ‘**’ USPPAF CanPBRAFLobularia hybridWith 50% of the vigour and 60% of the flower coverage of Snow Princess ® ,Frosty Knight is a great choice in combination with other medium-vigourplants. Its performance in the heat and its sweet fragrance equals SnowPrincess ® . It features continuous masses of white flowers but also boastswhite-striped variegation of its foliage. Ideal for 4.25 Grande and 1.0Royale containers, hanging baskets, and combos. New this year.How We Help You Boost SalesA Newly Updated,Consumer-FriendlyWebsiteWe’ve improved our website so that the5 million gardeners who visit us everyyear can get quick information about ProvenWinners and our independent garden centrepartners. Local information now appearsprominently on the home page, so visitorscan easily see how to get to the two closestcertified retailers in their area. We make itsimple for them to find out where theycan go to buy Proven Winners.NEWNEWFROSTY KNIGHT Lobularia hybridBLUSHING PRINCESS Lobularia hybridNOTE: Blushing Princessopens white and turns toa Lavender-silver in abouta day. Brighter light willincrease the lavenderflower colour.Comparison ChartCompatible to grow with:Sweet Caroline Supertunia ® Superbena ®Variety nameVigou Colo Foliage In CombosSnow Princess ® High White Dark green Only with the most vigorouscompanion plantsFrosty Knight Blushing Princess High WhitelavenderMediumlowWhiteMediumgreenVariegatedcream &greenWith vigorouscompanion plantsWith moderately vigorouscompanion plants, Frosty Knightplays well with others. Is astandout monoculture container.Take Action:Make sure your location information is correctby checking the online listing for your gardencentre. And if you want to appear at the topof the local retailer list for your area,complete our iGarden Certified program.It’s free, easy, and helps your staff beprepared for the season.8081

SNOW PRINCESS®Lobularia hybridLANDSCAPE4-6"If there’s one plant that should be on everyone’s list, it’s Snow Princess, a unique breakthrough in the genus for heat toleranceand extended season performance. This sterile Lobularia is extremely vigorous, and because it puts no energy into settingseed it has an incredibly long bloom time. In fact, Snow Princess displays mounds of fragrant white blooms from Aprilthrough November. Creates a great hanging basket or window box and is a perfect filler in combination.How We Help You Boost SalesTelevision AdvertisingGrowing Tips for SNOW PRINCESS ® , BLUSHING PRINCESS ,and FROSTY KNIGHT ■Requires high light in production.■Don’t grow over plants that are sensitive topetal drop as these varieties can shed.■Grow cool for best results, but growing toocold can cause purpling of the foliage.■Very fast and vigorous grower.Additional Culture Information for SNOW PRINCESS ® ,BLUSHING PRINCESS , and FROSTY KNIGHT pH/EC: 6.0 - 6.5 / .6 - .9Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 55-65ºHolding Temperature: 50-60º outdoorsWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish.Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 3-5; for 6”/gallon, 5-7;for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outsideNotes:Liners should be pinched when received; give a second pinch 2 weeksafter transplant. 3-5 ppm of Sumagic ® will help control growth.Blushing Princess: Colour is enhanced with brighter light and coolertemperatures. Growers in low light or warm houses can expect some fadingof colour intensity, but plants darken quickly once on the retail bench.If you are used to growing Snow Princess and needing PGRs to controlgrowth, reduce your PGR use 50% for Blushing Princess, and grow yourfirst crops of Frosty Knight with no PGR.Top 50P. Allen SmithPlatinum CollectionGardeners look to media outlets andtrusted experts, like P. Allen Smith, forthe newest plants and advice on how togrow them. We make sure that consumershave easy access to this informationby establishing broad televisionadvertising targeted to the country’sgardening public. We generate morethan 200 million impressions via ourtelevision campaigns.AWARD WINNERSSNOW PRINCESS ® Lobularia57 AwardsIncluding: Superior Rating, Colorado State; Excellent Rating,Boerner Botanical Garden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Plant of theMonth, Dallas Arboretum; Outstanding Rating, Disney TrialsCompatible to grow with:Sweet Caroline Supertunia ® Superbena ®SNOW PRINCESS ® Lobularia hybridINLBUSNOPR’ USPP21594 CanPBRAFRaspberry ParfaitSNOW PRINCESS ® Lobularia hybrid withSUPERTUNIA ® Raspberry Blast Petunia hybridTake Action:Don’t miss out on sales opportunities!To best capitalize on this exposure, be sureyou have our national combination andingredients on hand, as well as theP. Allen Smith Platinum Collectionplants on your benches.8283

GOLDDUSTMecardoniaLANDSCAPE1-3"AUGUSTA Blue Skies Nierembergia hybrid®8-12"This true yellow Mecardonia flowers 6 weeks earlierthan others. GoldDust’s blooms are significantly smallerbut far more plentiful than other Mecardonia. Thisbeauty loves the heat.Growing Tips for GOLDDUST ■■■■Requires high light for production.Needs 150-200 ppm fertilizer for optimal growth.Pinch twice. First at liner planting and then 4-5 weeks later.Proper water management is critical.Additional Culture Information for GOLDDUST pH/EC: 5.8 - 6.2/.6 - .9Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 70-75°Holding Temperature: 70-75° outdoorsWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Spring through Summer Finish.Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Time in Weeks: For 4-5", 4-6; for 6"/Gallon, 5-7;for 8", 7-9; for 10-12", 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Do not finish outsideNotes:No pinch necessary. For hangingbaskets and pots larger than6", trim around pot edgejust prior to hanging.GOLDDUST Mecardonia’USmeca8205’ USPPAF CanPBRAFP. Allen SmithPlatinum CollectionIf you think of Nierembergia as Mont Blanc and Purple Robe, Augusta Blue Skieswill surprise you. Not only does it have large, beautiful, blue flowers but it hasmagnificent foliage to match. The lush evergreen leaves give body to the plant toback up the tremendous blooms. Plus, it has exceptional heat tolerance and willhold its blooms from mid-May all the way through summer and into multiplefall frosts. Though it is slow to start, heat and light will create a beautifulbrancher and prolific bloomer.Growing Tips for AUGUSTA ® Blue Skies■Requires high light in production.■ Pinch 1 week after transplant; a second pinch may be needed.■5 ppm Sumagic® is effective in controling growth and leveling the pot.Additional Culture Information for AUGUSTA ® Blue SkiespH/EC: 6.0 - 6.5 / .6 - .9Growing Temperature: 65-72º/55-65ºHolding Temperature: 50-60º outdoorsWater Requirements: Dry to ModeratePlanting and Timing: Late Spring through Fall Finish.Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 7-8;for 6”/gallon, 8-10;for 8”, 8-10;for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Second to go outside.Note:This is an 8-week crop from transplant.AUGUSTA ® Blue Skies‘USNRB1201’ USPP21662 CanPBRAFNierembergia hybridAWARD WINNERAUGUSTA ® Blue Skies15 AwardsIncluding: Excellent Rating, Boerner Botanical Garden,Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Outstanding Rating, DisneyTrials; Leader of the Pack, North Carolina StateAWARD WINNERGOLDDUST Mecardonia8 AwardsIncluding: Excellent Rating, Disney Trials;Top Performer, University of Wisconsin;Gardener’s Choice, University of FloridaSuperbells ® Lobelia Babylon ® actually has over wintered the last 2 years in our zone 8 trial garden. Tough as nails in full“Now here’s a plant that really surprised me! Delicate golden flowers through the hottestCompatible to grow with:summer on record in Texas. Whether planted in the ground as a groundcover or as a basketor container plant, this plant wasn’t only ‘dusted’ but covered in gold flowers all season. Itsun or light shade, and even drought tolerant enough to hold up to being planted in astrawberry jar. It won our FlameProof Plant Award in 2011 easily!”Jimmy Turner, Dallas Arboretum84 85

SUNSATIA Nemesia hybrids6-10"®This is the series that epitomizes the art and science of plant breeding. Very showy and dramatic in borders, hanging baskets,and containers. All varieties have an attractive, trailing habit and are ideal for early spring. Sunsatia are exceptionally coldtolerant and incredibly colorful.Growing Tipsfor SUNSATIA ®■Grow dry.■Preventive fungicidesare recommended attransplant.■High light required atproduction.■Air circulation, properwater management,and good soil porosityare critical.■Use well-drainedmedia only.Top 50Additional Culture Information for SUNSATIA ®pH/EC: 5.5 - 5.8 / .6 - .9Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 55-65ºHolding Temperature: 40-50º outdoorsWater Requirements: Dry to ModeratePlanting and Timing: Early Spring through Fall Finish.Standard Plants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon, 5-7;for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: Last to go outsideNotes:For pots 6” and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. Forhanging baskets and pots larger than 6”, soft pinch atplanting with additional pinches as needed. Sumagic ® at5-10 ppm is effective at controlling growth if needed. Coldtemperatures will also control growth. Sensitive to pythium,phytopthera, and thelaviopsis. Rhapsody and other copper-basedfungicides are effective as a preventative application.SUNSATIA ® Lemon‘Intraigoldtwo’ USPPAF CanPBRAFNemesia hybridSUNSATIA ® Raspberry‘Inuprasp’ USPP17978 Can2883Nemesia hybridSUNSATIA ® Mango‘Inupyel’ USPP17541 Can2147Nemesia hybridAWARD WINNERSUNSATIA ® Nemesia5 AwardsIncluding: Excellent Rating, Disney TrialsCompatible to grow with:Superbells ® Lobelia Supertunia ® MinisSUNSATIA ® Cranberry‘Intrairedtwo’ USPPAF CanPBRAFNemesia hybrid86SUNSATIA ® Coconut‘Intraiwhitwo” USPPAF CanPBRAFNemesia hybrid87

INNOCENCE Nemesia fruticans hybrids®LANDSCAPE8-12"Many early-spring programs owe their success to Nemesia.But their value as mid-season crops is just as important.Frost-tolerant and easy to grow, these Snapdragon-likebeauties also sport well-branched stems andattractive, medium green foliage.Growing Tips for Nemesia■Preventive fungicides are recommended at transplant.■Florel® at 500 ppm is effective at increasing branching.■Sumagic® at 5 ppm and cold temperatures areeffective at controlling growth.Additional Culture Information for NemesiapH/EC: 5.5 - 5.8 / .6 - .9Rooting Out Temperature: 65-72ºGrowing Temperature: 55-65ºHolding Temperature: 40-50º outdoorsWater Requirements: Moderate to MoistPlanting and Timing: Early Spring throughFall Finish. StandardPlants Per Pot.Finish Times in Weeks: For 4-5”, 4-6; for 6”/gallon, 5-7;for 8”, 7-9; for 10-12”, 10-12Spring Outdoor Finish: First to go outsideTop 50BluebirdNemesia fruticansWhy I Believein Proven Winners…“The QUALITY OF THE PLANTSensures that our customers can trustour recommendations.”“We grow large moss baskets and usePROVEN WINNERSEXCLUSIVELY because they areexcellent for our application.”“We can count on them toPERFORM BEAUTIFULLYin our dry and arid conditions.”hybrid ’Hubbird’ USPP12014 Can1634 89Notes:For pots 6” and smaller, pinch at transplanting only. Forhanging baskets and pots larger than 6”, soft pinch atplanting with additional pinches as needed.Compact Pink INNOCENCE ®Nemesia fruticans hybrid ‘FleuripiUSPP16851Nemesia HeightsBluebird 10-12"Compact INNOCENCE ® 8-10"Compact Pink INNOCENCE ® 10-12"Opal INNOCENCE ® 12-16"AWARD WINNERSBluebird Nemesia3 AwardsIncluding: Top Performer, Michigan StateINNOCENCE ® Nemesia22 AwardsIncluding: Superior Rating, Penn State;Top Performer, Ohio StateTop SellerP. Allen SmithPlatinum CollectionJennifer SchrauwenCreekside GreenhousesKamloops, British ColumbiaCompatible to grow with:Superbells ® Diamond Frost ® DiasciasOpal INNOCENCE ®‘Fleurame’ USPP17035 CanPBRAFNemesia fruticans hybridCompact INNOCENCE ®Nemesia fruticans‘Tiktoc’ USPP10977 Can1639hybridNothing Sells Faster ®((PTo read (P more from Jennifer and others, visitwww.provenwinners.com/Ibelieve.88L 6 [