Novalis, a professional horticulture trade consortium made up of significant annual, perennial and woody ornamental growers spanning the United States, added a number of new growers to its network, significantly increasing the reach and scope of its Plants that Work plant brand.
In a broad expansion of the alliance-based network, seven growers have committed to production of bedding plant varieties as part of Novalis’ Plants that Work by Color; in addition, one new grower will join nine existing ones in the production of perennials and woody ornamentals under the inclusive Plants that Work brand.
The seven growers who recently signed-on with the consortium to grow varieties for Novalis’ Plants that Work by Color program include:
- Armstrong Growers
- Beds & Borders
- Carolina Nurseries
- Peace Tree Farms
- Sunbelt Greenhouses
- Tanasacre Nursery
- Wenke Greenhouses
Carolina Nurseries, one of the four founding members of the Novalis consortium, and Armstrong Growers, an existing Novalis network member, will continue to grow plant material for the Plants that Work perennial and shrub-based programs but will now, additionally, grow color bedding plant varieties for the brand.
The Plants that Work by Color program was brought into existence to provide independent retailers and professional landscapers with a fully comprehensive package of plant material and regional sourcing from a collective premium product supplier. The addition of the growers will lead to more abundant and diverse plant selections for creating and maintaining a range of landscapes in all parts of the country.
Furthermore, the Novalis consortium has added Bailey Nurseries, one of the most preeminent growers in the country, to its network whereas the nursery will grow perennial and shrub selections that are part of Plants that Work. This new addition extends the consortium’s promise of horticultural excellence and regional product availability for independent retailers, professional landscapers, municipalities, and others.
“This is an exciting time for the Novalis network of growers and the independent garden centers that sell Plants that Work,” saiys J. Guy, manager of Novalis. “We wholeheartedly welcome the new growers who have joined the consortium and are honored to have them in the network. With the latest addition of Bailey Nurseries and the new Plants that Work by Color program growers, Novalis is moving into a new era of providing a truly all-encompassing brand of varieties for virtually anyone in need of premium plant material.”