SAPHO, licensor

of PLANT novelties for the garden

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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  
Potentilla fruticosa BELLA APPLE 'Hachapple' Potentilla fruticosa BELLA APPLE 'Hachapple'

Potentilla fruticosa BELLA APPLE 'Hachapp'
A new colour in the serie of the compact and abundantly flowering Potentilla! This variety blooms abundantly and continuously all summer long, with single flowers in peachy-salmon hues. Its shape is naturally compact, ball-shaped and requires no pruning. This plant is easy to grow and hardy. It is ideal for pots, terraces or containers.
Pittosporum tenuifolium Bannow Bay 'BREEBAY' Pittosporum tenuifolium Bannow Bay 'BREEBAY'

Pittosporum tenuifolium Bannow Bay 'BREEBAY'
Fantastic foliage in perpetual evolution The Bannow Bay variety is a natural mutation of the Pittosporum Tom Thumb. Its very dense foliage has evolving colors: olive green edged with white in spring, then splashed with pink and finishing in a beautiful shade of purple when the cold arrives. Its natural, round clump growth requires little or no pruning. This shrub adapts perfectly to mild climates, in the garden or in pots on a balcony or terrace.
Photinia fraseri 'Little Fenna' Photinia fraseri 'Little Fenna'

Photinia fraseri 'Little Fenna'
A tiny Photinia full of energy! Made for balconies or low hedges This variety of photinia is particularly compact and dense-growing, with sturdy stems. Its dark green foliage contrasts with the bright pink young shoots.  An easy-care plant, it bears pruning well and branches well. Perfect for pots, balconies or low hedges.
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire' Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire'

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Dark Desire'
Charming black panicles contrasting with a green foliage This variety of pennisetum has large, red-tinged spikes that turn purple-black. The spikes appear abundantly, covering the entire plant from summer to late autumn. It forms a rounded clump with narrow, glossy green foliage. Use in beds, in association with other perennials or shrubs.
Hypericum MAGICAL® Green Revival 'Kolmgreviva' Hypericum MAGICAL® Green Revival 'Kolmgreviva'

Hypericum x inodorum MAGICAL® Green Revival 'Kolmgreviva'
All of the MAGICAL® range’s qualities with large apple-green fruits The MAGICAL® Green Revival variety offers abundant flowering with small yellow flowers and excellent flower set, giving way to pretty green apple-shaped berries that are very generous, decorative and long-lasting. Its deciduous foliage is green and rust-resistant. It has a compact, well-branched habit.
Corylus avellana Medusa 'JWW9' Corylus avellana Medusa 'JWW9'

Corylus avellana Medusa 'JWW9'
A small hazelnut tree, very twisted and supple at the same time, which puts on a magnificent show in winter! This variety is an improvement on the 'Contorta' variety: more branched, more compact, flexible and less brittle branches, twisted twigs to the extreme... Catkins appear early on the plant and remain for a long time. Easy to grow, with a compact, slow-growing habit, this hazelnut is perfect for pots, balconies or terraces.
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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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