SAPHO, licensor

of PLANT novelties for the garden

Select together

SAPHO's varieties are selected by our breeders collaborators, creators of varietal innovation with the devotion and the expertise of the nursery-owner propagators, specialized in plants and concerned to choose plants of good nature.

plants of good nature

Which means innovative and lasting varieties that are :
- attractive, resilient, original and easy to care for the garden and the landscape.
- suitable plants for the collective markets or for the distribution.
- plants that meet the agronomical qualities requirements and that are easy to grow for the grower.

then ENsure their promotion and development

SAPHO deals with the promotion of the varieties entrusted by the breeders and develops the collaborations with the licensed nursery-owners.

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Hydrangea arborescensMAGICAL® Dark Pink 'Bokodapi' Hydrangea arborescensMAGICAL® Dark Pink 'Bokodapi'

Hydrangea arborescens MAGICAL® Dark Pink 'Bokodapi'
A variety of tree hydrangea with astonishing contrasts This hydrangea has good-sized, bright-pink inflorescences appearing in early summer and borne on strong stems. They also appear in autumn. The blooming flowers are highly decorative and make an interesting dry bouquet. Its dark-green foliage has a silvery underside, contrasting with the color of the flowers. Ideal for bedding or in the ground.
Floraison Tecomaria capensis 'Tropical Twist' Floraison Tecomaria capensis 'Tropical Twist'

Tecoma capensis Tropical Twist 'FIT02'
A tropical touch in the garden! Large tubular flowers in bright yellow and orange on the outside Very long flowering period from May to October Trumpet-shaped flower, more open and decorative than the type Sarmentous shrub with dissected foliage Ideal for terraces and balconies, must be overwintered. Can be planted in open ground only in mild climat  
Salvia Magical® Rio Grande (19-011-02 Yellow) Salvia Magical® Rio Grande (19-011-02 Yellow)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Rio Grande 'Kolmarigra'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering This compact sage variety offers abundant, long-lasting blooms with pastel-orange flowers. Its uniform, bright-green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
Salvia Magical® Orinoco (19-060-02 light pink) Salvia Magical® Orinoco (19-060-02 light pink)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Orinoco 'Kolmaori'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering This compact variety of sage offers abundant, long-lasting flowering with soft pink blossoms. Its uniform, bright green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
Salvia Magical® Loire (19-015-06 purple) Salvia Magical® Loire (19-015-06 purple)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Loire 'Kolmaloir'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering  This compact variety of sage offers abundant, long-lasting blooms with lilac-colored flowers. Its uniform, bright green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
Salvia Magical® Amour (19-015-07 orange) Salvia Magical® Amour (19-015-07 orange)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Amoer 'Kolmamoer'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering This compact sage variety offers abundant, long-lasting blooms with peach-colored flowers. Its uniform, bright-green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
Salvia Magical® Amazone(19-009-02 pink red) Salvia Magical® Amazone(19-009-02 pink red)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Amazone 'Kolmaamaz'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering This compact variety of sage offers abundant, long-lasting flowering with bright pink blossoms. Its uniform, bright-green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
Salvia Magical ® Zambesi (19-009-03 red purple) Salvia Magical ® Zambesi (19-009-03 red purple)

Salvia x jamensis MAGICAL® Zambezi 'Kolmazam'
Flower rivers to colour the gardens! A range of Salvia : compact and abundantly flowering This compact variety of sage offers abundant, long-lasting blooms with bright red flowers. Its uniform, bright-green foliage contrasts with the luminous blooms. It is ideal for planting in the ground, in a bed, border or pot, on a balcony or terrace.
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what we offer to breeders

Over 100 plant breeders have chosen to work with us. We can help turn your creative work into commercial success.

We can choose with you the best varieties to trial in our nurseries. We will guide through the process of protecting creations (Plant Variety Certificate, Trademark).

Through a long-lasting partnership, we ensure the promotion of your plant varieties, the management of sub-licenses for growers, and the collection of royalties on your behalf, from the largest possible market.

what we offer to growers and landscape professionals

Whether you are a grower, a landscaper, or a designer of public or private spaces, the Sapho range of novelties can appeal to all your customers.

Our plant varieties are attractive, resilient and adapted to novel uses. They have been trialled in our nurseries and tested in gardens for several years.

This extensive trial process has allowed us to understand their behavior and their qualities in the garden.

Please feel free to contact us if you'd like to know more about our licensed propagators.

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Posted in: Testimonies
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