These are all so called bud-bloomers, that bud up as normal but the flowers do not open resulting in a long "flowering" time from late summer to early winter. The buds can resist severe weather in the late autumn and even endure frost as low as -10°C without damage.
All varieties are protected through the German or EU Plant Breeders' Rights. They are produced and distributed by licenced nurseries. The plants of these varieties exhibit the trademark Gardengirls® and the variety name.
The Gardengirls® are available in September and October in almost every florist and garden centre.
The many good qualities these varieties have make them especially suitable for autumnal decoration in tubs, bowls and window-boxes.
Some of the best varieties with photos are described below:
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'Alicia'
has white buds from September until November. The buds are larger than normal and combined with the light-green foliage, the buds seem to glow even brighter. The habit is compact and erect. |
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'Melanie'
also has white buds from September until November but the habit is more open and spreading. The delicate buds contrast well against the green foliage. |
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'Helena'
Bright white and big buds like the variety 'Alicia'. The buds develop a little bit later than the variety 'Alicia', but 'Helena' is longer pretty than 'Alicia'. |
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'Klaudine'
pure compact white bud bloomer. The plant grows a little more upright than 'Melanie'. Long flowering period until late in December. |
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'Madonna'
- New in 2007 - Noticeably big white buds are typical for this novelty. The habit is spreading erect. |
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'Anette'
has clear pink buds from September until November deepening to dark pink as the season progresses. The habit is spreading but erect. |
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'Rosann'
This variety grows broadly upright and and is in flower from the middle of September till December with its tight pink buds. In conjuction with other varieties with a spreading habit such as Sandy, Melanie and Anette many pleasing colour combinations can be porduced. |
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'Hera'
- New in 2011 - Variety with pink buds and straight upright growth habit. Colouration of buds starts a little bit later than Pink Alicia and Rosita – therefore is the latest pink upright cultivar of the Gardengirls®. |
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'Pink Alicia'
Extraordinary big buds of bright pink which shine through the fine green foliage. Marvellous bud flowering from September to November. Erect habit. |
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'Rosita'
Large pink buds. In comparison to 'Pink Alicia', this variety has an obviously darker bud colour, the other properties are the same. |
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'Tessa'
- New in 2011 - has yellow foliage. The buds are deep rose – light red, darker and brighter than ‘Theresa’. The habit is broad upright, similar to ‘Theresa’. Colour from September - November |
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'Jette'
Many light red buds shine also on dark days and contrast well with the green foliage. The buds ornament the bushy plant for a long period from September until the early winter. |
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'Susanne'
Bright violet buds, that are quite similar to the natural heather. Big advantages are the long flowering from September to November and the upright habit. |
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'Loki'
- New in 2009 - Loki is the earliest variety of the Gardengirls® brand, ideal for those friends who can’t wait for the season of the bud bloomers to start. Bright Red like ‘Athene’, best colour showing in August |
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'Liliane'
- New in 2007 - is a sister plant of Juliane with violet buds and a pretty upright habit. Especially close buds on the whole stem. |
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'Amethyst'
has crimson buds from September until November, sometimes later. This cultivar has the bluest flowers. Erect habit. |
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'Aphrodite'
has beautiful red buds similar to ‘Alexandra’ but blooms from September until November, sometimes later. Erect habit. |
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'Athene'
The female ghost beneath the Gardengirls®. Intense deep red buds from September until the winter. Upright habit. |
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'Hilda'
- New in 2011 - bright violet buds; straight upright growth; late variety with long shelf life |
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'Luisa'
- New in 2011 - Is an bud bloomer with violet buds. It shows the colour very early. |
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'Angie'
- New in 2007 - Buds in a pretty red with a especially long flowering time complete the range for the late autumn. |
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'Bonita'
has crimson buds from September to November. The foliage is orange in spring and summer turning to reddish brown in the autumn. Spreading habit. |
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'Juliane'
- New in 2007 - Very long durable variety with red buds and upright habit. Ideal for late planting a group (in October) together with the varieties Helena and Liliane. |
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'Sandy'
has white buds from September until November with bright yellow foliage all year. Requires a sunny site. Spreading habit. |
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'Theresa'
is very colourful with pink buds on yellow foliage. It is more suitable for shadier sites and is ideal for flower arrangements. |
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'Zeta'
- New in 2008 - This variety provides great colour in every plant container. It is especially remarkable that this variety makes no buds or flowers so that the colour is only created by the yellow folige. Upright habit. |
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'Zora'
- New in 2008 - Like the variety 'Zeta' it has no flowers or buds, however, with orange-yellow foliage that colours especially after cold periods in winter. Upright growth |
| Twingirls® Why not try some of the cute Twingirls® with a white blooming plant and a coloured plant grown together in one pot. Even more colourful are the Girl-Trios. |
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