Research and Development

Explore the fascinating process of creating new varieties of Dianthus

Breeding

In response to the demands of the carnation markets in the world, and within a continuous process aimed at innovation and excellence, SB Talee reaffirms the importance of research and breeding of new varieties. A sophisticated process of selection and refinement gives birth every year to an exquisite offer of shapes, textures, and colors.

More than 3,000 varieties that are kept in the company’s genetic bank are carefully reviewed and some of them are chosen as the parental individuals that, through carefully designed crossing programs, will produce about 60,000 seedlings each year.

A meticulous process of evaluation and selection of these codes will give rise after 4 years to the new commercial varieties.

New codes are coming soon

Diversification

Since 2017, SB Talee has focused on diversifying its portfolio developing its own breeding program in Alstroemeria, in addition to a strong collaboration with Mansuino Breeding Emotions, to offer new and attractive ornamental varieties for the cut flower market, adapted to tropical climates.

Alstroemeria

After a meticulous research and development process involving hundreds of alstroemeria codes, SB Talee is proud to officially present its first commercial variety: PASSION®, a vibrant red distinguished by its outstanding agronomic performance, high quality, and strong market acceptance.

This launch marks just the beginning: we continue advancing the development of new codes in a wide range of colors which will soon strengthen our portfolio and open new opportunities in the cut flower market.

Hydrangeas

Understanding the needs of growers in tropical regions, SB Talee, in partnership with Mansuino, is pleased to present the AZZURRA® line, distinguished by its outstanding phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. This collection offers a clear added value, providing growers with the opportunity to work with a unique, high-quality product.

Backed by SBTalee’s experience and excellence in the production and commercialization of plant material, we deliver plants that meet the highest standards of health and quality, ensuring confidence and superior performance in every crop.

Dahlias

Mansuino brings Dahlia to SB Talee, a flower traditionally appreciated by florists as a garden variety. This carefully curated collection is focused on varieties highly suited for cut flower production. Currently, we have a series of codes in semi-commercial development, distinguished by their elegant colors, shapes, and sizes, showing strong potential for the global market.

Delphinium

Delphinium, widely recognized as a cut flower, makes its debut at SB Talee with the Highlander® series. This innovative line introduces a new concept in the crop, distinguished by its impressive double blooms and long, strong stems, positioning it as a new benchmark in the market.

We currently have a selection of varieties in semi-commercial development, aimed at offering Colombian growers high-value materials with outstanding performance.

Others

At SB Talee, we continue expanding our portfolio through trials of ornamental species such as Matricaria, Coprosma, Astilbe, and Eucalyptus gunnii, focusing on innovative varieties with distinctive attributes and strong market potential. These new selections promise to broaden our offering and create exciting opportunities in the cut flower industry.