Breeding pedigrees

摘要

Sue Jupe visits streptocarpus specialist, Dibleys. With 13 consecutive RHS gold medals at Chelsea, Dibleys nurseries has an excellent pedigree. As specialist, growers of streptocarpus it is also the holder of the National Collection. Last year the company sold 130,000 streptocarpus. With a focus on 20 main commercial varieties, Dibleys supplies direct to over 200 garden centres nationwide. Together with a small volume sold through wholesalers, this accounts for 40 percent of production. Another 40 percent is marketed direct to gardeners viamail order with the remaining 20 percent sold at gardening shows.