TPIE 2021 Cool Product Award Winners Announced
An excited group of garden retailers recently served as judges for The Garden Center Group’s Cool Products awards at TPIE 2021. Awards were given to 11 companies for 14 products.
Even if you were not at TPIE or were unable to be part of this process, you can still benefit from the details here.
Colorful Classic Canna
Colorful Classic Canna rhizomes are derived from virus-tested tissue culture. Classic Cannas thrive in all heat climates and will rebloom Spring through Fall. Their tropical, lush foliage attracts pollinators. Grown in the USA.
New Jurassic Rex Begonia
There are now 4 exciting series of Rex Begonias from the Ball Ingenuity team.
Jurassic — a new take on a classic plant!
Jurassic Dino — compact habit for 4″-6″ pots
Jurassic Jr. — 40% smaller leaves than Jurassic for less breakage
Jurassic Megalo — 10 inch pots and larger
Yucca rostrata Collection
Our collection of specimen sized Yucca rostrata (Beaked Yucca) have been containerized for our customers’ convenience. Ranging in age from 15-30 years old, these plants are slow growers capable of reaching heights of 15 feet. They are extremely drought tolerant and able to withstand temperatures below 0 degrees F.
Vriesea ‘Happy Yellow’ [P]
This Happy series of Vriesea with an extraordinary yellow branched inflorescence has a completely different look; it is a real game changer. Also available in Red and Purple. Suitable for a 3-5-inch pot.
Aglaonema ‘Mellow Yellow’
Put Mellow Yellow Aglaonema in your store, on your website, or featured on your social media channels and you’ll quickly see consumers gravitate toward this eye-catching variety. It features large, oval, dark green leaves heavily variegated in creamy yellow. The effect is artistic — no two leaves are the same, but they all grab your attention immediately. The perfect plant for brightening low-light corners, Mellow Yellow also tolerates inconsistent watering, making it as easy to care for as it is beautiful.
Aglaonema ‘Ultra Pink’
This Aglaonema really stands out in store displays, and Ultra Pink is sure to capture consumers’ hearts thanks to its bold, year-round color. Each red-pink leaf is artfully edged in a band of rich green, making it as delightful to view up close as it is from a distance.
6″ Carnivorous Garden in a Monster Box
This fascinating carnivorous garden has three killer plants in one. It comes in a plastic box that has bilingual care instructions on it. The box also has fun monster plant graphics on it to attract consumers.
Hollywood Hibiscus ‘Earth Angel’
J Berry is proud to introduce our newest tropical personality, Earth Angel to the Hollywood Hibiscus line. This heavenly starlet is a breakthrough in breeding with the most graceful and bright white blooms in the industry accented by contrasting, deep green foliage.
Minimalist Collection
Minimalist Collection includes:
Azure Collection: 8 Designs – This contemporary and alluring collection is sculpted from concrete and overlaid with Soft Touch surfaces. Marrying urban architecture design with glass and concrete, these shapely forms exude an unexpected tranquility with designs that are eye catching and unique.
Fluidity Collection: 6 Designs – Inspired by the powerful, feminine forms and flowing silhouettes seen in Zaha Hadids’ architecture, smooth ribbing in sensual patterns are combined with monochromatic colors for a refined variety of products.
Curator Collection
Curator Collection includes:
Terrestrial Collection: 8 Designs – We begin with an intriguing collection of designs inspired by the biodiversity of deserts. These unique vessels will captivate the eye with their intricate surface qualities. A combination of neutral colors paired with organic shapes and textures makes this collection a tantalizing assortment of designs that begs to be touched.
Cosmic Collection: 10 Designs – Designed to be sensitive and soothing, this collection defies typical aesthetics and experiences. From the outset, the designers re-imagined organic surfaces and curated an amalgamation of tactile designs that capture a refined yet raw beauty.
Rose Brindabella ‘Crimson Knight’
The newest Brindabella Rose ‘Crimson Knight’ brings a regal air to any garden with gorgeous deep red blooms, high petal count and classic rose fragrance. Disease-resistant Brindabella roses offer form, function and fragrance – modern shrub roses with old fashioned appeal.
Mandevilla ‘Sun Parasol Sunbeam’
Suntory Flowers introduces Sun Parasol Sunbeam — the first yellow in the Original group and in the brand as a whole. Blooms are a rich buttery yellow with a darker throat. Plants have a bushy habit that’s ideal for sunny containers and hanging baskets
Artisan Collection
Urban Jungle, A LiveTrends Company
The practice of wheel-throwing is truly a work of art, with research suggesting its roots go as far back as ancient Mesopotamia. Conceived on a pottery wheel, our Artisan Collection features a variety of terracotta forms that invite a sense of calm through its gentle curves and intentional design.
Earthenware Collection
Urban Jungle, A LiveTrends Company
Tactile, organic surfaces in rich earth tones invite warmth and charm to all spaces. Inspired by ancient pottery techniques of shaping clay by hand, our Earthenware Collection combines the beauty of raw materials with trendy foliage for a unique assortment of rustic pottery full of character.
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