The case for only one Achimenes

Achimenes 'Blue Swan' grown outside by Barb, July 2023

 

The case for promoting only one Achimenes for commercial production.

 

Achimenes is a new, different category of flowering houseplant that can go outside.

 

Can it have any chance of success if there is only one variety to pick from?

 

Most plant introductions have a series of colors to choose from.

 

If ‘Blue Swan’ is judged to be the best variety due to the most important characteristic:  Heat Tolerance, will it be enough to establish Achimenes?

 

It has a sturdy upright habit with large blue flowers.

 

Production schedules are still being worked out.  By starting plants in the Winter, flowering can begin mid-May in time for Spring/Summer growing.  If ‘Blue Swan’ can be grown well, then other colors can be added in 2-3 years.

 

Marketing is often winner-take-all, so start with the very best variety, brought to you by the leading Achimenes developer, Gary’s Gesneriad Farm LLC,

 

Selected 10 years ago, ‘Blue Swan’ has proven itself in practical testing.

 

‘Blue Swan’ --- The one to have, if you’re only having one.