National Green Centre - Jan. 8-9, 2012 - Kansas City (Overland Park Convention Center)

National Green Centre - Kansas City (Overland Park Convention Center) Presented by the Western Nursery & Landscape Association

 

The 2011 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show

50 of the trendiest new plants appeared on the runway - double the anticipated number of inaugural entries.  To reserve your spot for the 2012 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show, email Sarah at exhibits@nationalgreencentre.org or check out the entry information here.

Dr. Michael Dirr and his wife, Bonnie hosted the Sweet Melissa Fashion Show: the trendiest new plants in horticulture (thanks to American Nurseryman).  The fashion show showcased new plants as you've never seen them before - being carried down the runway by beautiful (and some handsome) models with lights, music - the whole "shebang!"  Dirr's Tree and Shrub Finder App for iPhone was also featured on the runway.  Following the fashion show, attendees were able to bid on the spectacular new plants in the Sweet Melissa Silent Auction.  The fashion show and silent auction benefited the Sweet Melissa Fund that helps lung transplant patients and their families. Thanks to R.W. Rogers Company for supplying the tables for the silent auction.

2011 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show entries Included:












 

 

 

 

  • Merlot Red Bud / grown by Honey Creek Nursery / developed by Dr. Dennis Werner, NCSU / introduced by PlantHaven








  • Ruby Falls Red Bud / grown by Honey Creek Nursery / developed by Dr. Dennis Werner, NCSU / introduced by PlantHaven












  • Scarlet Collonade Oak / grown by Cedar Valley Nurseries / developed by Willet Wandell / introduced by Discov-Tree Partners



 

 




  • City Slicker River Birch / grown by Cedar Valley Nurseries / developed by Dr. Carl Whitcomb / introduced by Lacebark, Inc.



























  • Aeryn Trident Maple / grown by Cedar Valley Nurseries / developed by Southern Selections / introduced by Moon's Tree Farm, Inc.











  • Eternal GoldTM Juniper / LCN Selections / introduced by Novalis Plants That Work










  • Encore Azalea Autumn LilacTM/ grown by the Encore Azalea licensed grower group / developed by Robert "Buddy" Lee / introduced by Plant Development Services, Inc. 













  • FlirtTM Nandina, from the Southern Living Plant Collection / grown by the Southern Living Plant Collection licensed grower group / developed by Magnolia Gardens Nursery / introduced by Plant Development Services, Inc.








  • JubilationTM Gardenia / from the Southern Living Plant Collection / grown by the Southern Living Plant Collection licensed grower group / developed by Robert "Buddy" Lee / introduced by Plant Development Services, Inc.













  • Early BirdTM Crapemyrtles from the Southern Living Plant Collection / grown by the Southern Living Plant Collection licensed grower group / developed by John Davy / introduced by Plant Development Services, Inc.












  • October MagicTM Inspiration Camellia / from the Southern Living Plant Collection / grown by the Southern Living Plant Collection licensed grower group / developed by Bobby Green / introduced by Plant Development Services, Inc.













































  • Phlox Candy StoreTM Cotton Candy / Phlox Candy StoreTM series / grown by Novalis Network Growers / developed by Peter Kolster / introduced by Novalis Plants that Work

















































































































  • Dirr's Tree and Shrub Finder App for iPhone






















  • Bahama Pink SkyTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut







  • Kokomo SunsetTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut








  • Aruba RedTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut







  • Jamaica SunriseTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut







  • Montego MelonTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut







  • Caribbean CoralTM Enjoy 24/7TM Daylily / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. / developed by Dr. Ted L. Petit / introduced by Garden Debut







  • Orange Rocket Barberry / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and PlantHaven Shrub Members / developed by Michal Andrusiv / introduced by PlantHaven










  • Golden Rocket Barberry / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and PlantHaven Shrub Members / developed by Michal Andrusiv / introduced by PlantHaven









  • Invincibelle Spirit Hydrangea / grown by Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. / developed by Dr. Tom Ranney, NCSU / introduced by Proven Winners ColorChoice






















  • Bloom-A-ThonTM Red Azalea / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and Spring Meadow Nursery / developed by Bob and Lisa Head / introduced by Proven WinnersTM ColorChoiceTM Shrubs 






  • Bloom-A-ThonTM White Azalea / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and Spring Meadow Nursery / developed by Bob and Lisa Head / introduced by Proven WinnersTM ColorChoiceTM Shrubs 






  • Bloom-A-ThonTM Pink Double Azalea / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and Spring Meadow Nursery / developed by Bob and Lisa Head / introduced by Proven WinnersTM ColorChoiceTM Shrubs 






  • Bloom-A-ThonTM Lavender Azalea / grown by Greenleaf Nursery Co. and Spring Meadow Nursery / developed by Bob and Lisa Head / introduced by Proven WinnersTM ColorChoiceTM Shrubs







To enter your new plant in the 2012 Sweet Melissa Fashion Show, email Sarah at exhibits@nationalgreencentre.org.  Limited to the first 50 entries.




 

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