Morel, the family-owned French flower business with over a century of experience in Cyclamen breeding and production, just unveiled its latest line: the Macaron® Cyclamen series. This is an exciting new range that promises to redefine expectations for compact Cyclamen. The flowers in the series offer unmatched uniformity, vibrant color, and exceptional ease of cultivation, and above all, their production builds on the breeder’s legacy of innovation, and sustainable practices. Because Macaron® represents a key advancement in Morel’s Cyclamen breeding, there’s quite a lot you should know about this series.
Introducing the Macaron® Series’ Compact Perfection
The Macaron®, which is Morel’s newest mini-sized Cyclamen series, stands out for many reasons that you will, definitely, love. Perfect for a range of seasons from spring to summer to autumn cultivation, this series is, particularly, exciting for its genetically compact nature, making it ideally suited for smaller pot sizes.
This mini Cyclamen draws inspiration from the beloved French pastry: the macaron. And with its other characteristic features, aside from its genetically round and compact shape including vibrant colors, and irresistible charm, this smallest Cyclamen series available possesses features that are particularly appealing in today's market, where space optimization and aesthetics go hand-in-hand. The plants' inherent compactness doesn't compromise their visual impact; instead, it enhances their charm and manageability. Plus, the series' round and compact shape contributes to its aesthetic appeal, making it a perfect choice for both indoor and outdoor displays.
What Makes Macaron® Series Truly Special?
One of the most striking features of Macaron® is its remarkable uniformity. This consistency is evident both within individual color varieties and across the entire range. This means growers can expect a pleasant and visually appealing display, regardless of whether they are cultivating a single color or a mix. This uniformity simplifies cultivation and ensures a consistently high-quality product.
The Macaron® series, also, boasts a fascinating palette of seven distinct colors: Red, Pure White, Persian Rose, Rose Bengal, Rose Shades, Magenta, and Purple. For those seeking greater variety, Morel also offers two expertly curated mixes: The North Mix and the South Mix. Each offers a unique blend of colors. These varied hues add a touch of pomp and elegance to any setting, whether it's a windowsill, a patio, or a large-scale floral arrangement.
Macaron® Cyclamen are, similarly, early-maturing and floriferous, producing an abundance of bright, long-lasting blooms. This characteristic ensures a quick return on investment for growers and provides a prolonged period of enjoyment for consumers. Furthermore, the series exhibits notable heat resistance thus it is suitable for cultivation even during the warmer summer months. This flexibility expands the growing season and reduces the challenges associated with temperature fluctuations.
What is more, the Macaron® series is designed for ease of cultivation, minimizing the effort required to achieve exceptional results. Both experienced and novice gardeners and plant lovers or parents will, therefore, find it an ideal choice to invest in. To crown that, Morel provides comprehensive growing guidelines to ensure success; covering various aspects of cultivation, from planting density to temperature control.
Simply put, all these qualities; from the extra vivid colors that brighten up any space to the series’ tiny yet strong leaves, an incredible shelf life, an early and floriferous quality with plenty of bright, long-lasting blooms, heat-resistance that makes it ideal for summer growth and cultivation, and its easy-to-cultivate nature make the Macaron® assortment a standout for growers and retailers.
What Are the Macaron® Series Growing Recommendations for Optimal Results?
To achieve optimal results when growing the flowers in the series, Morel recommends maintaining temperatures between 15°C and 20°C (59°F to 68°F) during the vegetative growth stage and 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) during the flowering stage. The suggested planting density varies depending on the pot size, ranging from 55 plants per square meter for 6 cm pots to 35 plants per square meter for 10.5 cm pots.
Growers can expect their Macaron® Cyclamen to reach the flowering stage within 27-28 weeks from sowing, or a shorter period from plug size depending on the plug size used. For spring flowering, supplemental artificial light may be necessary during its vegetative growth.
Enjoy the New Macaron® Experience!
With all said and done, what is clear is that the Macaron® Cyclamen series represents quite a feat in Cyclamen breeding. Think of the round and compact size, exceptional uniformity, vibrant colors, early flowering, heat resistance, and ease of cultivation. Don’t these make it quite an exciting choice for any kind of grower and gardener?
Plus, you can, also, count on Morel’s dedication to quality, innovation, and yes, their customer service that all go into making this series a success for those who invest in it, as it sets a new standard for compact Cyclamen. Well, this remarkable new Macaron® Cyclamen series, without a doubt, promises so much. And it, definitely, delivers. So, as spring comes, be sure to stand out with the new Macaron® Cyclamen series.
In the header from left to right: Macaron® Pure White, Pink With Eye, Rose Shades, Purple, Red, and Magenta. All photos by Morel.
