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Cora® Vinca wins Gold at the 2008 Olympics in
Beijing!
After an extensive trial
with varieties from all over the world, ‘Cora’ thrived in the extreme tropical
heat and high humidity for three summer seasons in Beijing and outlasted its
competition, proving to be the best variety to be showcased for the highly
telecasted Olympic event. ‘Cora Deep Lavender’ and ‘Cora White’ created a
blanket of color displayed in large beds near the Water Cube where Michael
Phelps made history winning 8 Gold medals. Cora comes in eight brilliant colors,
has glossy green foliage and loves the heat!
Another winner showcased
at the Olympics in
Beijing
was Sparkler™ Cleome. ‘Sparkler Blush’, an All-America Selections
Award Winner, and ‘Sparkler White’ were planted in a bed right outside the
Bird’s Nest National Stadium. ‘Sparkler’, which can reach a height of 3 ½ - 4
feet, caught the attention of spectators passing by.
Annual Syngenta Flowers/ Gilroy Rotary Flower Fest!
Each spring since 1965, the doors of our greenhouse have been thrown open to the public for a giant flower sale. The proceeds of the sale go directly to the Rotary Charities and are available via grants and scholarships to schools, non-profits and other community-based organizations. This once a year event raises more than $50,000 each year!
Syngenta Flowers Around the World!
Syngenta Flowers varieties are on display at our facilities in Gilroy, CA and Boulder, CO, as well as at our research station in The Netherlands. In addition, you can view our award winning varieties in official All America Selections Display Gardens around the world. Part of the mission of the All America Selections organization is to foster the development, production and distribution of new and better horticultural and agricultural varieties, species, strains and kinds in and for North America. AAS Display Gardens are public places that grow and display the AAS Winning flowers, vegetables or both. We suggest you visit AAS Display Gardens and look for the AAS Winner plants!
Visit
www.all-americaselections.org to find an AAS Display Garden near you. |
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