Achimenes --- The beginning of the campaign, Part IV

Achimenes 'Golden Bells' - Serge Saliba hybrid

Achimenes --- The beginning of the campaign, Part IV

 

            Nobody knows which are the best Achimenes hybrids, but we have some very good ones to start with.

 

            Achimenes species are native to Mexico and have been used to make hundreds of named hybrids.

 

            Serge Saliba, living in Romania, is a World-class hybridizer of Achimenes.  Through his dedication and love of the plants, he has created exceptional selections.

 

            I heard of his work through the Gesneriad Society and studied his plants.  It was serendipity --- a happy accident.  He was looking for a United States distributor and I finally convinced myself to try it.  We negotiated and I have the North American rights to his plants.

 

            We have many of his varieties here and expect to have saleable flowering pots this year --- 2023.

 

            We are starting with exceptional varieties, the best in the World.  Over time the best of the best will rise to the top.

 

            Will the flywheel effect carry us to commercial success?

 

            Start small, start now.