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Back2Basics: Propagation Techniques for Perennials
Sunday, July 16 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Do perennials make you nervous? Does propagating them terrify you? Rooting perennials from cuttings or tissue culture can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. Though it does differ from annuals in some ways, perennial propagation is not difficult or scary. This session will cover practical information to teach you what works, what doesn’t, and how to set yourself up for success. From media and moisture to lighting and hormones, high-tech or low-tech, this session is packed with useful information for growers from novice to expert. The goal of this session is to instill some confidence using practical and easy to implement tips for propagating perennials.

                



    Christopher Fifo, Product Representative from Darwin Perennials® and Kieft Seed™ at Ball Horticultural  
    Christopher Fifo is the perennial products representative for both Darwin Perennials and Kieft Seed. All things perennial. This is a natural role for him considering his background. Chris comes to Darwin and Kieft with 30 years of experience working with Swift Greenhouses in Iowa as Senior Grower and Technical Services advisor. Chris has focused his entire career specifically on perennial production: seed and vegetative, young plant and finished.

    In 2018 Chris joined the Ball Horticulture team to share his knowledge, excitement and experience with perennials with you, and to promote new and exciting perennials coming from breeding programs. His goal in his role is to help you be successful with perennials, especially new and improved varieties, and to avoid many of the pitfalls he has experienced in his time in production.



    Darwin Perennials .... Bare Root, Liners, Unrooted Cuttings.  
    Darwin Perennials supplies North American growers with superior genetics for the ever-expanding perennial market. Product forms include unrooted cuttings, seed, bare root and young plants sold through grower partners and suppliers. Darwin Perennials is devoted to your success in the ever-expanding perennial market. Backed by unbeatable service from Ball Horticultural Company, Darwin Perennials’ superior genetics delivered in a variety of product forms by a reliable network come together to propel your profit margins.



    Perennials With Staying Power™  
    Our perennials are selected for their longevity in the marketplace and in the garden. We’re sure you’ll appreciate their SELLING power, too. We call this Perennials With Staying Power™ and they include exclusive Darwin items – the latest right alongside your favorites. At Darwin Perennials®, supply is just as important as genetics. Our farm, Darwin Colombia, promises reliable supply of high-quality unrooted cuttings. You can also count on our list of well-known young plant suppliers licensed to carry Darwin Perennials to help meet your Darwin genetics needs week in and week out.
    Darwin Colombia  
    Our farm features more varieties, unsurpassed product quality and more innovation than ever before. Darwin Colombia is the Darwin Perennials production farm near Bogotá. Our team in Colombia brings you a comprehensive offering of vegetative perennials, including an extensive portfolio of the best genetics from Darwin Perennials, Walters Gardens, Florensis, Must Have Perennials, and leading breeders from around the world.

    Address:     622 Town Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185
    Email:    krotella@ballhort.com
    Contact:  
    Phone:    630-231-3600   FAX:  630-562-7990

                 


    Lavender Primavera with Karl Batschke - Darwin Digital Days  

    Explore Sombrero Vegetative Echinacea with Chris Fifo - Darwin Digital Days  

    Salvia with Karl Batschke - Darwin Digital Days  

    Perennials With Staying Power

    Our perennials are selected for their longevity in the marketplace and in the garden. We’re sure you’ll appreciate their SELLING power, too. We call this Perennials With Staying Power and they include exclusive Darwin items – the latest right alongside your favorites.

    At Darwin Perennials, supply is just as important as genetics. Our newest farm, Darwin Colombia, promises reliable supply of high-quality unrooted cuttings. You can also count on our list of well-known young plant suppliers licensed to carry Darwin Perennials to help meet your Darwin genetics needs week in and week out.

    Darwin Colombia

    Our farm features more varieties, unsurpassed product quality and more innovation than ever before. Darwin Colombia is the Darwin Perennials production farm near Bogotá. Our team in Colombia brings you a comprehensive offering of vegetative perennials, including an extensive portfolio of the best genetics from Darwin Perennials, Walters Gardens, Florensis, Must Have Perennials, and leading breeders from around the world.


               

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