High Performance Flowers

Introduction to High Performance Flowers

Many of our customers have found over the years that our plants outperform anything they have bought in the past. There is a reason for that and I'd like to briefly explain what it is that provides our competitive edge. Most retail, wholesale and commercial growers use chemicals called Growth Inhibiting Hormones aka Plant Growth Regulators (PGR's) which are used to alter the growth of a plant. Growth Retardants, a class of PGRs, are used by all meganurseries that provide the plants for large retail box stores and many garden centers. Retardants stunt the growth of retail grade plants for the purpose of extending the shelf life of those plants by keeping them compact. That scenario works very well if you're the seller but doesn't pan out too well if you're the one taking the plants home to put in your garden. We have found over the years that many of our customers have been amazed at what a plant will do when it is not treated with Growth Regulators.

We pinch and trim each individual plant by hand as an alternative to chemical inhibitors. We also use our own custom soil mixture which allows for a strong and healthy plant. We grade and evaluate each plant we bring to the market and eliminate products that don't fit our extremely high standard. We give customers the very rare opportunity to speak to the individuals who actually grow the plants. You will never deal with anyone at HPF that hasn't worked at our nursery and put out some sweat and tears to bring our products to you. Here is an album from last season's winter planting cycle: Planting 2013 We adamantly believe in customer education and service after the sale and will always take the time to explain the best applications for each plant that you purchase from us.

In 2013 we have focused heavily on altering our inventory to fit the taste of retail customers and not strictly commercial landscapers as we have in the past. Please watch for our Spring/Summer inventory (coming in late March/early April) @ High Performance Flowers