Panola™ Spredz

Panola™ Spredz is a fantastic breakthrough in Panola™ breeding with all the great attributes of the Panola™ and the additional characteristic of spreading. It’s a true cross between a pansy and viola; larger pansy flowers and the free flowering characteristics of a viola.  But its spreading behaviour is what makes it even better, covering garden beds with ease, freely cascading from pots and hanging baskets.  Panola™ Spredz continues the family tradition producing masses of flowers over extended periods it’s perfect for a sunny position. New releases Panola™ Spredz Love has a striking purple and crisp white flower, with a gold centre, while Panola™ Happiness Mix blends lavender, lemon, yellow and white. Spread a little 'Love and Happiness' in your garden this autumn with the new Panola™ Spredz from United Nurseries!
Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: 15cm - 20cm
Spread: 45cm
Uses: Borders, bedding, baskets and pots.

Petunia Raspberry Blast

United Nurseries new release Petunia Raspberry Blast spreads to 45cm and makes a colourful living mulch or fantastic for a cascading pot display.
Petunia Raspberry Blast has been bred to give higher disease resistance.

Digger's Heirloom Releases

Digger’s Selections Heirloom Bloomsdale Spinach

Bloomsdale Spinach has thick, glossy, savoy leaves. It has the benefit that it is slow to bolt. This spinach provides a fresh supply vitamin A, C, niacin, thiamin, potassium and calcium at your doorstep, as it can be harvested leaf by leaf for freshness. Try this bountiful producer and is delicious in a quick sautee with garlic, pancetta and olive oil. It is also excellent fresh in salads, steamed and in stir-fries. Available in Digger’s 100mm pot.

Digger’s Broccoli Romanesco

Photographers have been known to photograph these wonderful spiral creations just for arts sake. Broccoli Romanseco has a unique chartreuse green colour with a mosaic patterned conical head. Cuisine restaurateurs have rediscovered this heirloom vegetable and it is turning up on plates in elite eating establishments, either steamed, as pureed soup or on crudite platters for dipping. It is prized for its nutty flavour and creamy taste. The Broccoli Romanesco has sometimes been described as a combination of characteristics of the broccoli and the cauliflower, but tastes superior to both. It is a powerhouse of goodness containing vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, fibre and anticarcinogens. Available in 100mm pots.

Digger’s Rainbow Chard

Rainbow Chard or silverbeet, is such a colourful mix with red, pink, orange, yellow and creamy white stalks, it is a delight to grow. It has a continuous supply of nutritious leaves, full of folate and iron, which you can cut the outer leaves as you require and it continues to grow. This chard is not susceptible to bolting, having a great tolerance to hot and cold conditions. Experience this wonderful vegetable; when the leaves are young use fresh in salads and more mature leaves steam lightly for 4 minutes. Available in Digger’s King punnet & 100mm pot.

Allans Early Red Tomato

Allans Early Red is exclusive to United Nurseries. This tomato has been developed by United Nurseries Tasmania. This is an early cropping tomato variety, 3 to 4 weeks earlier than Rouge de Mamande. It prolifically bears ribbed, flavoursome, disease resistant fruit on a bush habit. It has an advantage for the cooler locations where many tomato varieties do not give good results. Available in 100mm pots.

Hababero Chilli Due to the popularity of the hot, hot, hot Habanero Orange Chilli in United Nurseries Top Taste Advanced Chilli range, three more Hababero varieties have been added. The range now has Habanero Orange, Red, Yellow and Brown and they are for the Chilli eater who wishes for colourful heat in their cuisine. Available in 100mm pots.
From left to right: Brown Chilli, Orange Chilli and Red Chilli.
Geranium Releases United Nurseries Geraniums will add intensity to your garden, flowering from spring through to autumn. Geraniums know how to survive harsh conditions. They will commence to flower in spring and continue through summer and into autumn. They will love a full sun position and can battle the heat of summer. The label displays United Nurseries ‘Mini Maxi’ logo which indicates that this plant requires minimal water for a maximum garden impact. Maintenance is low, just a tidy bloom trim after the flower heads are past perfection. Due to the popular demand by consumers of ‘Jaffa’ Geranium, United Nurseries have included the addition of ‘Lollypop’ Geranium. These varieties have been bred to produce multiple flower stems, early flowers and reduced yellowing of leaves. The ‘Jaffa’ and ‘Lollypop’ Geranium are for the gardener who enjoys warmth and brightness in their garden, combined with easy maintenance. ‘Jaffa ‘ Geranium is a brilliant orange flowering geranium with multiple flowering head habit. ‘Lollypop’ Geranium’s blooms are brilliant pink with a light centre, with multiple flowering head habit. These geraniums are ideal for garden and pot. They will grow to a height and width of 35-40cm approximately. Available in 125mm pots. The ‘Superb’ range Geraniums are from vegetative produced stock, which ensures the confidence of overall excellent quality. The range includes: ‘Bon Bon’ Superb – a zonal geranium with brilliant, crisp white petals with bright pink splashes. Dark green foliage provides a deeper background contrast. It displays a compact, upright habit. ‘Candy’ Superb – a zonal geranium with dark, sultry red blooms with dark green leaves. It has a compact upright habit. ‘Sweetie’ Superb – an ivy geranium with fluffy, semi-double lavender blooms with ivy leaves. This ivy geranium is a compact variety with a branching habit, where there is no necessity for pinching. It is a compact trailer. ‘Sherbet’ Superb – has a multiple flowering head habit with pale pink outer petal with deep pink centres and dark green foliage. It has a compact, upright habit. This Superb Geranium range is ideal for garden and pot. They will grow to a height and width of 30-35cm approximately. Available in 140mm pots.
From left to right: ‘Bon Bon’ Superb, ‘Candy’ Superb, ‘Sweetie’ Superb and ‘Sherbet’ Superb.
Afrikaan Osteospermum Range United Nurseries Osteospermum Afrikaan range with colourful jewel like colours, are a gardener’s best friend. Osteospermum’s origins being from hot, dry South Africa, know how to survive harsh conditions. The Afrikaan range combines the durability of the Osteospermum with the advantage of an extended growing season, in comparision to other Osteospermums. Afrikaan will start to flower in spring and continue through summer and into autumn, long after other varieties have ceased. The gem coloured daisy blooms will warm and brighten your heart, for eight months of the year. These Osteospermum have a compact habit and strong basal branching which produces a neat shape that does not look leggy and untidy. They grow to a garden friendly height of 40-50cm and a width of 50cm and look great in a garden or container. They give the appearance of a bunch of flowers bursting forth with joy. The Afrikaan range is for the gardener who enjoys warmth and brightness in their garden, combined with easy maintenance. The colour range includes: Afrikaan Amethyst – a sultry, deep pink purple coloured daisy Afrikaan Coral – a coral, deep salmon coloured daisy Afrikaan Gold – a bright gold coloured daisy This season's additions to the range are: Afrikaan Crystal – a lavender spoon shaped petals with a blue centre Afrikaan Pearl – a white spoon shaped petals with a blue centre United Nurseries Afrikaan Osteospermum range will provide you with a profusion of flowers to help you bejewel your garden. Available in 140mm pots.
From left to right: Afrikaan Amethyst, Afrikaan Coral, Afrikaan Gold, Afrikaan Pink Diamond, Afrikaan White Diamond, Afrikaan Pearl and Afrikaan Crystal,
Earthling™ Range United Nurseries have introduced three new tomatoes to the Earthling™ range for 08 spring. The Earthling™ range is produced in 100mm bio-degradable pots. These pots are bio-degradable, compostable and provide the ease for the gardener to plant directly into the soil. Experienced gardeners can show the novice that this is a simple and effective way of planting seedlings. The Earthling™ is protected by a recycle wrap to avoid damage during transport and for removal from the display tray. This can be placed in the recycle bin before planting out the Earthling™.
	The three tomato varieties, Cherry, Medium and Large size provide homegrown tasty tomatoes for the varying requirements for family mealtimes. The addition of these tomatoes provides gardeners with an easy way to teach some of the younger generation how to plant without the worry of plastic disposal.

Truss Tomatoes

United Nurseries in the Spring 09 are happy to present two new varieties of great tasting truss vine tomato that the home gardener can now grow with ease, fresh from the garden.

Tomato Truss Cupid

Tomato Cupid truss tomato fruit size and shape is that of a strawberry and has the appearance of a row of hearts.  Tomato Cupid is a winner of taste-buds, with its sweet and flavoursome taste. In the past this deep red, gourmet tomato variety was exclusive to commercial growers to provide for vegetable retailers, but now is available for the home gardener. Ideal fresh or in any dish where flavour and presentation are important.

Tomato Truss Gourmet

The Gourmet tomato has undergone extensive trials at United Nurseries Tasmania to ensure that the tomato lives up to its reputation. Gourmet had a good mid season set, of even medium fruit on strong truss formation. Gourmet ripens well on the vine with real Tomato flavour. For best results Gourmet truss tomato requires strong staking and may benefit from truss ends removing to prevent over yield.

After trials and recommendations, United Nurseries feel confident that the consumer will have a satisfactory outcome with the trusted Gourmet truss Tomato. The Gourmet has been bred for resistance to Verticillium, Mosaic virus and Fusarium.

Hints on Vine Truss Tomato storage

With vine truss tomatoes the grower will notice that the first fruit on the branch ripens first and then progressive fruit ripens down the branch. The fruit will require a slight colour tinge, a change from the green stage before picking, to progress with ripening. The fruits may be picked separately and the remainder left on the vine to continue towards ripening stage.

Tomatoes taste best at room temperature. Tomato fruit will continue to ripen after picking, due to temperature, not sunlight. Do not crowd, place in a single layer is best.

  
Truss Gorumet Tomato

This season as well as great plant releases, United Nurseries has a fresh new look. Catch our new labels in the stores.

As always United Nurseries can satisfy all your gardening needs this spring, providing you with a selection of vegetables and herbs to suit any garden or gardener.  Whether you have a large garden or only an inner city balcony, United Nurseries products will add interest and excitement to your gardening, cooking and entertaining this spring and summer.