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  A palette of innovative solutions

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  The spaces to be planted are increasingly varied in terms of size, agro-climatic conditions and uses. Climate change is adding to these factors. The management and sustainability of plantations are linked to the choice of plants and their ability to thrive in the current and future environment, while meeting the desired uses. By offering new varieties, Sapho is broadening the plant palette and providing new solutions for all those who want to add more plants to our individual or collective...

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  Sapho and INRAE: a partnership to improve plant health

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  Initiated in 1974, the partnership between INRA, now INRAE, and Sapho has been going strong for 50 years. It enables research work to be put to good use by guaranteeing the wide distribution of selected varieties to French nurseries and the entire ornamental sector. Two main areas are being worked on: ornamental diversification and disease resistance. This collaboration with INRAE plays a major role in the innovation and distribution of resistant varieties. On May 12, International Plant...

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  Landscaper's talk: "The plant palette is vast, beautiful, varied and constantly enriched"

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  Testimony of Catherine Boudet, landscape gardener and founder of the 5e Saison.

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  Choisya selected by Sapho

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  Sapho has selected three varieties of Choisya, also known as the Mexican orange tree, for their fragrant foliage reminiscent of orange blossom. Why these Choisya varieties rather than others? Between their colour, their floriferousness and their compactness, focus on the choice of our selection combining the qualities of our good natured plants!

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  Pro's talk : "Sapho, it's novelties as we like them!"

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  Testimony of Pascal Griot, founder and director of Promesse de fleurs.

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  Landscaping inspiration: Embellishing life!

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  Enhancing the lives of patients at the Clinique de l'Anjou: a wonderful project that has now been put into action! Here's a look back at the progress of this magnificent landscaping project!

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  Sapho at IPM ESSEN 2025: a look back in pictures

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  Sapho was a long-time exhibitor at IPM ESSEN, the leading international event for plant innovation, with our stand in the French collective pavilion.

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  Nurseryman’s talk: "Think outside the box and produce top quality plants!"

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  Testimonial from Christophe Desprat, co-manager of DESPRAT nurseries.

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  A word from the pro: “Sapho plants are a sure bet for my landscape projects”

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  A testimonial from Mathilde Tieleman, garden designer and specialist in private parks and gardens and therapeutic gardens.

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  Discover our catalogue book: Sapho, plant innovation for 50 years and beyond

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  We're delighted to present our new ‘hybrid’: our catalogue book! In it, you'll find our history and our vision of the business of publishing plant innovations, as well as the more than 300 plants that make up the Sapho catalogue. To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we wanted to tell you all about our wonderful adventure, which is as much about plants as it is about working together.

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  Pro's talk: ‘varieties that have been well thought out from the outset’

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  Interview with Jean-Christophe Gaudin, head of plant listing at J'DEA.

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  Landscape inspiration: Cultures, culture

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  Every year, Les Jardins de Gally designs exceptional gardens as part of the Jardins, Jardin event. Thanks to the Bureau d'Études de Gally, Sapho plants are showcased in the “Cultures, culture” themed garden, a wonderful gift for our 50th anniversary.

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