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Retailer’s \"JeremyChoice Awards Announced at Farwest<\/span><\/h3>\n

MADISON, OH<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(September 25, 2014)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0UpShoot is pleased to announce two winners of The Garden Center Group\u00a0Retailer’s Choice Awards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0named at the\u00a0Farwest Trade Show<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0include plants represented by UpShoot and featured in the\u00a0New Varieties Showcase.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Lo-Hugger\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0American Cranberry<\/a>
Vaccinum macrocarpon<\/em>\u00a0\u2018Lohzam\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Danny<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Ken<\/a><\/p>\n

Lo-Hugger was also prominently displayed in the\u00a0Fisher Farms<\/a>,\u00a0Van Essen Nursery<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0UpShoot<\/a>\u00a0booths. Fisher Farms cleverly highlighted the fruit loaded groundcover underneath a columnar apple which caught the attention of retailer judges led by\u00a0Danny Summers<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Managing Directo<\/em>r\u00a0and\u00a0Sid Raisch<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0On-Site Business Strategies Consultant<\/em>\u00a0of The Garden Center Group.<\/p>\n

“Lo-Hugger’s versatility where it can be used in many applications in containers, hanging baskets mixed edible containers and more makes it unique in the marketplace.” said Ken McVicker from Van Essen Nursery. “From a production standpoint, we like Lo-Hugger because it’s a fast grower which allows us tomake retail-ready size plants relatively quickly.”<\/p>\n

Capture the Edible Trend!<\/strong><\/span>
Lo-Hugger boasts small red fruit lasting deep into winter. Dark green evergreen foliage changes to shades of reddish burgundy in the fall providing winter color.\u00a0 it is a fast growing groundcover reaching approximately 4-6\u201d in height. Zone 4 hardy.<\/p>\n

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Marleys Pink\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0Japanese Snowbell
Styrax japonica \u2018JLWeeping\u2019<\/em>\u00a0US PP 23,755 P3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Marleys<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Marleys<\/a><\/p>\n

A true\u00a0show stopper in the\u00a0New Variety Showcase<\/a>\u00a0as well as\u00a0JLPN<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0UpShoot<\/a>\u00a0booths. Both large and small specimen trees garnered extra attention because they were actually blooming! Attendees couldn’t get enough of smelling the few blooms to capture its’ sweet cotton candy scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We were thrilled\u00a0to see how well our new selection was received at the Farwest show. Winning the Garden Center Group award was a true compliment to the exciting future of this fantastic cultivar.” John Lewis of JLPN commented. “Retailers and wholesalers alike, are looking forward to getting this selection on their list and we are proud to introduce it to the market.”<\/p>\n

Pretty in Pink<\/strong><\/span>
The magic of this tree is its’ profuse blooming characteristic in spring. Flowers are light pink featuring a sweet fragrance of cotton candy that attracts beneficial pollinators. This versatile tree is stunning in centerpiece containers, small urban landscapes or as a specimen.<\/p>\n

Marleys Pink has leaves that are larger in length and width, darker green, and glossier than most cultivars of Japaneses Snowbell. Fall color is bright lemon-yellow. The tree displays good pest and disease resistance. Mature size:\u00a0 8-10\u2019 H x\u00a0 4-5\u2019 w. Zone 5.<\/p>\n

Note:\u00a0Since its debut at Farwest, the trademark has been updated to reflect the new trademark of Marleys Pink\u2122<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Retailer’s Choice Award Winners<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


\"Today's<\/a><\/strong>The Garden Center Group<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0presented a total of twelve Retailers\u2019 Choice Awards at the\u00a0Farwest Tradeshow<\/strong><\/a>. For a complete list of winners visit\u00a0Today\u2019s Garden Center<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0magazine.<\/div>\n
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New Virtual Catalog and Media Kit<\/strong><\/span>
\"Rain<\/a><\/strong><\/span>Marley’s Pink<\/strong>\u2122<\/strong>\u00a0Japanese Snowbell<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0graces the cover of the\u00a0UpShoot 2014-15 new plant introduction catalog<\/a>\u00a0which is one component of the new\u00a0UpShoot Online Media Kit<\/strong><\/a>. Besides the two virtual catalogs – boasting links to cultural details (click on large photos) and photo albums (click on small photos) –\u00a0 garden writers will appreciate the\u00a0Story Ideas<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0featuring six new plant introductions and three gardening-related products.<\/p>\n
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About UpShoot<\/strong><\/span>
\"Jim<\/a>UpShoot, LLC\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0is a boutique horticulture marketing firm\u00a0offering expert sales, marketing and licensing of new plant introductions to North America, Canada, Europe and Australia.\u00a0 UpShoot provides a wide range of services including new plant research and development, writing plant patents, trademarks and licensing agreements for growers and breeders, marketing services and gardening-related products to licensed growers, retailers and consumers.\u00a0For more information, contact Maria Zampini, President at 440-812-3249 or\u00a0maria@upshoothort.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Garden Center Group<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\"The<\/a>The Garden Center Group (The Group) is your resource for solutions to operational issues facing your company. This is not another “buying group” revolving around selling you more goods, but a company that focuses on business solutions designed to help you increase sales, improve operations and retain more profit. By consolidating garden centers who agree to work together towards a common goal, The Group is able to provide a host of professional products and services most centers would not be able to access on their own. For more information, please contact\u00a0Danny Summers<\/a>,Managing Directo<\/em>r at 678-761-7145 or\u00a0info@thegardencentergroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo credits:<\/strong>
Top photo: Jeremy Buress and Lynn Caton from\u00a0Fisher Farms<\/a>\u00a0kneeling with Lo-Hugger American Cranberry<\/em>
Photos courtesy of Dawn Hummel, John Lewis, Maria Zampini and Curt Kipp,\u00a0OAN Staff Photographer<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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