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 1. ALOCASIA
‘Loco’ from Deroose Plants features foliage that curls and crinkles along the edges. Durable and low-maintenance, this variety is long-lasting. www.derooseplants.com
 2. ALOE
‘Delta Lights’ is a new hybrid from Rancho Tissue Technologies. It’s suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It is hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. www.ranchotissue.com
 3. ANTHURIUM
‘Zing’ is from the Oglesby Plants International’s breeding program. Flowers are long-lasting and the color is vivid even during warm summer temperatures. Recommended for 6- to 10-inch containers. www.oglesbytc.com
 4. AZALEA
Aris Horticultural Services has introduced two new florist-quality varieties: Rozalea Dark Pink and Emblem. Both varieties can be used for indoor use or as a patio accent and they produce abundant, colorful blossoms that last up to six weeks. www.arishort.com
 5. BEGONIA
Gryphon is part of the PanAmerican Seed Fantastic Foliage series. This Begonia x hybrida produces showy silver-green foliage that gives it a tropical appearance. www.panamseed.com
 6. CALLA (Zantedeschia)
Golden State Bulb Growers added five new varieties to its Callafornia Calla series: ‘Crystal Clear,’ ‘Grape Velvet,’ Acapulco Gold,’ ‘Night Cap’ and ‘Moon Shadow.’ All are easy to grow and have sturdy stems. www.goldenstatebulb.com
 7. CHRYSANTHEMUM
Syngenta Flowers has introduced three new Yoder Mums. Cinnamon Pueblo (pictured) has enticing orange daisy flowers and dark green eye. Large, sturdy flowers crown the strong, full plant make this a good choice for fall sales. www.syngentaflowersinc.com
 8. CYCLAMEN
Morel Diffusion is offering Halios Blush Mix. Plants produce 50 percent purple and 50 percent magenta flowers. The compact plants have silver foliage. www.cyclamen.com
 9. GERBERA
Kieft-Pro-Seeds introduced two new varieties. White is the newest addition to the Revolution F1 series. It blooms on short stems with dark green leaves. The uniquely colored Mega Revolution Watermelon produces vigorous, bushy plants with extremely large flowers. www.kieft-pro-seeds.com
 10. HELIANTHUS
H. annuus Miss Sunshine is a dwarf F1 sunflower from PanAmerican Seed. Plants produce 3- to 4-inch diameter pollen-free golden yellow “face-up” flowers. www.panamseed.com
 11. KALANCHOE
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora ‘Fantastic’ is a new variegated version of the popular flapjack/paddle plant. It received the Favorite New Foliage Plant Award and Retailer’s Choice Award at the 2010 Tropical Plant Industry Exposition. It is available exclusively through ForemostCo. www.foremostco.com
 12. PRIMULA
Sakata Ornamentals introduces ‘Danova Pink Improved’ with large, showy 3-inch-diameter flowers. The pink flowers have a bright-yellow eye. www.sakataornamentals.com
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