what’s new sakata
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What’s New @Sakata2017 marks the year of our Ruby Anniversary.Join us in celebrating 40 years of moving forward!
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Harmony Double Scarlet
ASEED I ANEMONE
New Series!
HarmonyDoubleF1 Anemone coronaria I B
•HarmonyDoubleisthenewsisterseriestoHarmony—theTOPCHOICEformany anemone growers worldwide
•Compactplantsaretoppedwithuniquedoubleflowersmakingforloadsofcolor. Plus,HarmonyDoubleBlueprovidestruebluecolor
•Outstandinginthegardenorcontainer
•HarmonyDoubleincludesthreecolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: 19 – 20 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4",GallonsPLANT HEIGHT: 6 – 8"PLANT WIDTH: 5"COLORS / MIXES: 3 / 1
Blue White
Versatile,vivacious and abundant!
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
Blue Scarlet WhiteMix
Improved Color!
AmbassadorF1BegoniasemperflorensI B
•ImprovedPinkoffersabrightercolorandlargerflower
•Theperfectbalanceofearlinessinthepackandvigorinthegarden!
•Anearly,green-leavedseriesfeaturinglargeflowersoncompactplants
•Ambassadorincludessevencolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: Raw,PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer11–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 10 – 12"PLANT WIDTH: 10"COLORS / MIXES: 7 / 1
BSEED I BEGONIA
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Emperor Red Improved
Improved Color!
EmperorF1BegoniasemperflorensI B P
•NewRedhasanimprovedhabitandoffersthesamegreatearlinessand flowersizeastheentireEmperorseries
•Anunbeatablegardenperformerfeaturingbeautifulgreenfoliageandbrightflowers
•Emperorincludesfivecolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer11–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 14"PLANT WIDTH: 12"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1
Ambassador Pink Improved
PinkImproved
RedImproved
New Color!
CenturyCelosiaargenteaplumosaI B
•NewColor—Pink!
•Easytogrowandmaintain
•Large,abundantplumesonstronger,longerstems
•Big,greenleaves
•Centurynowincludesfivebrightcolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 85%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: SpringtoSummer9–10WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–6"PLANT HEIGHT: 12 – 16"PLANT WIDTH: 8"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1
CSEED I CELOSIA
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Century Pink
Gorgeous,fluffypinkplumesonleafygreenplantsmakeastatementinthelandscape
Pink
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
NewPinkjoinstheCenturyseries!
Improved Colors!
MicroF1CyclamenmicroI B P
•Dwarfplantslooknaturalinverysmallpots
•Anabundanceofsmallleavesandflowers
•Agreatitemforspecialmarketingprograms
CSEED I CYCLAMEN
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Micro Neon Pink Improved
New & Improved Colors!
VeranoF1CyclamenminiI B P
•Well-knownforfastandveryuniformflowering
•Moretolerantofhighertemperatures.Excellentfor summerproduction
•“Solar”denotesvarietiesthathavebeendeveloped for even warmer climates
•Excellentforlandscapeuse
Micro Orchid Improved
Micro Red Improved
Verano Deep Neon Flamed
Solar
Verano Pure White Solar
Verano Neon Pink Improved
Verano Pink with Eye
Verano Red Solar
Verano Wine Red Fuji
Verano Neon Pink Fuji
Verano Salmon Pink Fuji
Verano Wine Red Improved
MINIMUM SEED TOTAL CROP CONTAINER PLANT PLANT COLOR/ SIZE GERM FORM TIME SIZE HEIGHT WIDTH MIXES
Micro micro 85% Raw 27–28wks Packs,2.5–3.5” 6–10” 6–8” 15/1
Verano mini 85% Raw 25–27wks Packs,2.5–4” 6–10” 6–8” 28/1
Mini Winter mini 85% Raw 26–30wks Packs,4” 8–10” 6–8” 20/1
Picasso mini 85% Raw 27–29wks Packs,4” 10–12” 6–8” 8/1
Allure intm. 85% Raw 27–29wks 4–5” 10–12” 7–9” 21/1
Rembrandt intm. 85% Raw 28–30wks 4–5” 10–12” 7–9” 9/1
XL standard 85% Raw 29–31wks 4.5–6” 12–14” 8–10” 17/2
Mammoth jumbo 85% Raw 31–33wks 6–7” 14–16” 9–12” 13/2
CyclamenAt-a-Glance
NeonPinkImprovedOrchidImprovedRedImproved
DeepNeonFlamedSolarNeonPinkImprovedNeonPinkFujiPinkwithEyePureWhiteSolarRed SolarSalmonPinkFujiWineRedFujiWineRedImproved
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New & Improved Colors!
Mini WinterF1CyclamenminiI B P
•Fasterflowering
•Suitableforcooler,damperclimates
•Thrivesoutdoors,idealforwinterproduction
CSEED I CYCLAMEN
Improved Colors!
PicassoF1CyclamenminiI B P
•Fasterflowering
•Silver-leaved“sister”ofMiniWinter
•Thrivesoutdoors
•Useforyearroundproduction
New & Improved Colors!
AllureF1CyclamenintermediateI B P
•Usedextensivelyinlandscapeplantings
•Offersveryuniformandabundantflowering,verythick flowerstems,centralbloomingandextendedshelflife
•Bloomsopenlikeanexplosionofcolor!
Mini Winter Deep Neon Pink
Improved
Mini Winter Orchid Improved
Mini Winter Wine Red Fuji
Picasso Neon Pink Improved
Picasso Cream White
Improved
Picasso Wine Red Improved
Allure Dark Violet Fuji
Allure Lavender
Allure Red Improved
Allure Wine Red Fuji
Picasso Red Improved
DeepNeonPinkImprovedOrchidImprovedWineRedFuji
CreamWhiteImprovedNeonPinkImprovedRedImprovedWineRedImproved
DarkVioletFujiLavenderRedImprovedWineRedFuji
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
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New & Improved Colors!
RembrandtF1CyclamenintermediateI B P
•Offersdistinctsilveryfoliageonstrong,fullplants
•Loadedwithlong-lasting,gorgeousflowers
•Silver-leaved“sister”ofAllure
CSEED I CYCLAMEN
New & Improved Colors & Mix!
XLF1CyclamenstandardI B P
•Largeflowerswithverystrongstems
•Brightcolorswithmanyflowersperplant
•Excellentpottedcrop
Improved Color & New Mix!
MammothF1CyclamenjumboI P
•Extremelylargeblooms
•Attractivefull,roundedplantstructure
•Thick,strongflowerstems
•Moreintensecolor
Rembrandt Dark Violet Improved
Rembrandt Light Violet
Rembrandt Orchid
Rembrandt Pure White Improved
XL Red Fuji XL Red Improved XL Orchid Improved
Mammoth Dark Violet Improved
DarkVioletImprovedLightVioletOrchidPureWhiteImproved
RedFujiRedImprovedOrchidImprovedFlameMix
DarkVioletImprovedFlameMix
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Condor Pure White
FSEED I FLOWERING CABBAGE & KALE
New Series!
CondorF1 Brassica oleracea I C
•Anewanduniquelookfortheflowervase
•Stemsgrowstraight—easytocutandbunch!
•Whitecolorholdsinanylightcondition
•Flowersarepurewhitewithasoftpinkcenter
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: FalltoSpring16–17WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 25 – 30"SPACING: 4x4"COLORS / MIXES: 1 / 0
New Series!
YokohamaF1 Brassica oleracea I B
•Veryunique,extra-curlyfringedleaves
•Plantsfitperfectlyintocontainers—largeandsmall
•Slowtobolt—longerandstrongerperformanceinthegarden
•Improvedcoldtolerance
•Yokohamaincludestwopopularcolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: Fall to Winter 12 – 14 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–8"PLANT HEIGHT: 5 – 7"PLANT WIDTH: 8"COLORS / MIXES: 2 / 1
Yokohama Red and White
PureWhite
RedWhiteMix
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
New Color!
MajoretteF1GerberajamesoniiI B P
•NewPinkHaloisaveryuniquebicolor
•Veryuniforminearliness,habit,strongflowerstems
•Compactplantsareperfectforquartsorgroupedin larger containers
•Majorettenowincludesnineeye-catchingcolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 95%SEED FORM: SlickCoatCROP TIME: 14 – 16 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 6"PLANT HEIGHT: 8 – 10"PLANT WIDTH: 10 – 12"COLORS / MIXES: 8 / 1
GSEED I GERBERA
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Majorette Pink Halo
Big,beautifulpinkandwhite blooms!
PinkHalo
AWOWatRetail!
New & Improved Colors!
Rosita 2F1EustomagrandiflorumI C
•Group2/SprayDoubleFlower
•Suitableforspringandearlysummerflowering
•Loadedwithmoreusablebudsandmedium-sized,rose-shapedflowers
•Excellentvaselife
•Thickpetals,topfloweringandstrongstemsmakeforeasytransportwithout botrytisproblems
•Rosita2nowincludesthirteencolors
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoMid-Summer22–24WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 36 – 48"SPACING: 4x6"COLORS / MIXES: 13 / 0
LSEED I LISIANTHUS
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Rosita 2 Pink Flash Rosita 2 Sapphire
Rosita 2 Blue FlashRosita 2 Green Improved
GreenImprovedBlue FlashPinkFlashSapphire
Lisianthusisoneofthe trendiestflowersforfall!
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
New Color!
GrandioF1ViolaxwittrockianaI B
•Newcolor—BluewithBlotch!Well-matchedtotheentireGrandioseries
•Reliablefloweringunderveryshortdays
•Bredforeaseofgrowingintoday’sproductionsystems
•Large,showybloomscoverstrongplants
•Grandionowincludesthirteenrichcolorsandfivemixes
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: Performax,PrimaxCROP TIME: FalltoSpring10–11WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4",BasketsPLANT HEIGHT: 7"PLANT WIDTH: 5"COLORS / MIXES: 13 / 5
PSEED I PANSY
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Grandio Blue with Blotch
Deep,captivatingcolorin large blooms!
Greatgardenperformancein
beds and borders
Blue with Blotch
New Series!
CandyTopsF1AntirrhinummajusnanumpumilumI B
•Strongstemsmakeforbettershippingandretailappeal
•Anabundanceofbloomsondwarfplantsmeansconstant color.Plus,sweetfragrance!
•Ashowstopperthatplayswellwithothersinmixedcontainers
•CandyTopsincludesfivesweetcolors andamix
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: PelletedCROP TIME: SpringtoFall10–13WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4",6"PLANT HEIGHT: 7 – 8"PLANT WIDTH: 6"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1
SSEED I SNAPDRAGON
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Orange
Yellow
White
Candy Tops Red
Yellow
Rose
OrangeRedRoseWhiteYellowMix
CandyTopsdwarfsnapdragonsareuprightwithsturdystemsprovidingbetterretailandgardenappeal
Greatin4-inchpots!
New Color!
SpeedySonnetF1AntirrhinummajusnanumI B
•New,brightpinkcolor!Ashowstopperatretail
•Greatinbeds,containersandasagardencut
•Intermediategardenheight
•SpeedySonnetnowincludessixcolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: FalltoSpring11–20*Weeks(*SowingSept–Dec)CONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4"PLANT HEIGHT: 12"PLANT WIDTH: 4"COLORS / MIXES: 6 / 1
SSEED I SNAPDRAGON STOCK
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Speedy Sonnet Pink
Improved Color!
QuartetMatthiola incana I B C
•Strongstemssupportbeautifulspraysofsweetly-scentedflowers
•Requirespinchingofthefirstflowerbudtoforcesecondarybud developmentandspraystyleflowers
•Earlytobloomwithapproximately55%double flowers—withoutseedlingselection!
•Ideallysuitedforbouquets,butcanalsobeused asaspringbeddingplantinsomemarkets
•Quartetincludeselevenromanticcolors!
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: Cool13–15WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 24"SPACING: 5 X 5"COLORS / MIXES: 12 / 0
Pink
Red II
SpeedySonnet,withstrongandsturdystems,standsproudonthe
bench and in the garden
Quartet Red II
B
New Series!
MimeMatthiola incana I B P
•Abundantandfragrantbloomstoptrue-greenfoliage
•Uniformtoflower;perfectforbench-runsales
•Earlytobloomwithapproximately55%doubleflowers—withoutseedlingselection!
•Strongstemsperformwellinshippingandatretail
•Plantsofferaveryniceuprightformthatisveryshowyinthegarden
•Mimeincludesfiveeye-catchingcolorsandamix
MINIMUM GERM: 80%SEED FORM: RawCROP TIME: 10 – 12 WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: 4 – 6"PLANT HEIGHT: 15 – 18"PLANT WIDTH: 6"COLORS / MIXES: 5 / 1
SSEED I STOCK
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Mime Rose
Light Pink
Purple
Purple
Pink
So much color! So fragrant!
LightPinkPinkPurpleRedRoseMix
Red
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
New Color!
Vincent®
F1 Helianthus annuus I C
•NewChoiceDeepOrangeDMRisdownymildewresistantandreducestheriskof downy mildew damage which can occur under high humidity and 59 – 77°F conditions
•Highgerm,shortcropcycleandtightfloweringwindow
•Strongneckandupward-facingflowers.Round,overlappingflowerpetalscreatea semi-doublelook
•AllVincentvarietiesarepollenfreeandday-lengthneutralforyear-roundproduction
•Vincentnowincludesthreecheerycolors!
MINIMUM GERM: 90%SEED FORM: StandardCROP TIME: 8 – 10 WeeksSTEM LENGTH: 60 – 72"SPACING: 4 X 5"COLORS / MIXES: 3 / 0
SSEED I SUNFLOWER
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Vincent’s Choice Deep Orange DMR
Vincent’sChoiceDeepOrangeDMRis Downey Mildew resistant!
Vincent’sChoice DeepOrangeDMR
New Color!
ProfusionZinnia hybrid I B
•Newboldcolor–RED!Thefirsttrue-redzinniainitsclass. Anattractivebrightflowercolorthattrulylastsinthegarden
•Profusion’suniformityanddiseaseresistanceiswell-known andnewRedfitsrightin.Countonbench-runsales!
•Extremeheatanddroughtresistancemakesforexcellent landscapeperformanceacrossthecountry
•Profusionnowincludesninecolorsandfourmixes
MINIMUM GERM: 85%SEED FORM: Raw,Slick-coatCROP TIME: SpringtoFall10–12WeeksCONTAINER SIZE: Packs,4–6",GallonsPLANT HEIGHT: 14 – 18"PLANT WIDTH: 20 – 24"COLORS / MIXES: 9 / 4
ZSEED I ZINNIA
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Profusion Red
Thefirsttrue-redzinniain its class!
Red
ProfusionRedNamed All-AmericaSelectionsWinner!
Thisjustin! NewProfusionRedhasbeenidentifiedasa2017All-AmericaSelectionsWinner
forSuperiorGardenPerformanceintheOrnamentalSeedTrial.ThishonorunderscoresSakata’s
continued commitment to breeding innovative genetics.
New Colors!
PartyTime™
SolenostemonxhybridI B
•Greatcontrastingcolors
•Sunandshadeloving
•Compact,fullhabitwithcontrolledgrowth
•Wonderfulforindividualormixedcontainers
•PartyTimenowincludessixfestivecolors
VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HEAT ♥ HABIT
BurgundyLancer Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding
Red Bolero Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding
RubyPunch Compact 12 – 18" 12 – 18" ✓ Semi-Mounding
CVEGETATIVE I COLEUS PETUNIA
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PartyTime Ruby Punch and ColorWorks Ruby Star
Burgundy Lancer Ruby Punch
New Colors!
ColorWorks™
PetuniahybridaI B
•Well-branchedwithasemi-moundinghabit
•Earlytobloom
•Largeflowersmaintainbeautifulpatternsunderwarmconditions
•HighresistancetoPowderyMildew
•Idealforquartandbasketproduction
•TheColorWorksCollectionnowincludeseightcolors!
VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HABIT
PinkStar Medium 12 – 16" 14 – 20" Semi-Trailing
Ruby Star Medium 12 – 16" 14 – 20" Semi-Trailing
ColorWorks Pink Star ColorWorks Ruby Star
BurgundyLancerRed BoleroRubyPunch
PinkStar Ruby Star
Red Bolero
B = Bedding C =CutFlower P =PottedCrop
PVEGETATIVE I PETUNIA
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SuperCal Buttercream and Crimson Red
New Colors!
SuperCal®
PetuniahybridaI B
•New!ButtercreamandCrimsonRed–twouniquecolors
•Idealforquartandbasketproduction
•Vigorous,well-branchedplants
•Earlybloomsprovideconstantcolor
•All-weathergardenperformance.Highresistanceto PowderyMildew
•MixwithotherSuperCalforexceptionalcolorcontrast
•SuperCalnowincludesthirteensupercolors!
VARIETY VIGOR HEIGHT WIDTH HABIT
Buttercream Strong 16 – 24" 20 – 30" Semi-Upright
CrimsonRed Strong 16 – 24" 20 – 30" Semi-Upright
Crimson Red Buttercream
ButtercreamCrimsonRed
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BuildingOurLegacy:Celebrating40YearsofMovingForward
2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Sakata Seed America. A subsidiary of
SakataSeedCorporation,whichcelebratedacenturyofsuccessjustyearsago,
SakataSeedAmericaopeneditsdoorsindowntownSanFrancisco,Californiain1977.
Asmalloutfitofdedicatedemployees,SakataSeedAmericaquicklygaineda
reputationforsupplyinghighquality,innovativegeneticstocommercialgrowers,
retailersandconsumers.Today,weareproudtosaythatourstellar
reputationhascontinuedtogrowexponentially.
Sakata is world renowned for breakthrough introductions to the market such
asSunPatiens®impatiens,SuperCal®petunias,ProfusionzinniasandMajestic
GiantsIIpansies.Weareveryproudofgeneticssuchasthesethathavehelped
uscementournameinourindustry’shistory,andwecontinuetodevelop
award-winninggeneticsyearafteryear;atraditionweplanto
continueforanother40years,andbeyond…