Show Notes
"Modern day plant hunter" Rod Richards or New World Plants has banked decades of experience in bringing plants to market and knowing what works.
Richards tells the HortWeek Podcasts what makes a good plant introduction and reflects on some of his own successes, for instance Dicentra 'Gold Heart', Salvia 'Amistad' and Iberis 'Masterpiece' as well Geranium 'Black Beauty'.
He gives his candid perspectives on peat, water, and what the industry needs from Monty Don's replacement.
And he shares stories of antics from the good old days and discusses what he thinks has made New World Plants so successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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