Breeder Profile: Kevin Hurd
Kevin Hurd
Kevin Hurd, formerly of Walters Gardens, brings a fresh perspective to breeding. A graduate of Iowa State University, he got interested in hybridizing perennials while interning at Nico Rijnbeek's nursery in the Netherlands. Using his contacts from around the world, he dedicates his time to bringing the best new perennials to the market, whether this be through other breeders or his own breeding.
Walters Gardens, Inc. has had the privilege of introducing several of Kevin's hybrids, including Leucanthemum s. 'Banana Cream' PP23181, which has become one of our very best sellers. Several of Kevin's introductions are part of the prestigious Proven Winners® Perennial Collection.
Notable Perennials from Kevin Hurd Include:
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Apple Slice’ PP21842
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Black Cherry Wild’ PP21893
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Coconut Punch’ PP21876
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ PP21895
- Dianthus ‘Dragon Fruit’ PP21894
- Dianthus ‘Fire and Ice’ PP23483
- Dianthus ‘Ruby Sparkles’
- Dianthus 'Sangria Splash' PP21781
- Dianthus ‘Very Cherry’ PPAF
- Echinacea 'Passion Flute' PPAF
- Heucherella 'Thunderbird' PPAF
- Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ PP24079
- Hibiscus ‘My Valentine’ PP24108
- Hibiscus ‘Party Favor’ PP22250
- Hibiscus ‘Sultry Kiss’ PP22300
- Hibiscus ‘Tie Dye’ PP24078
- Leucanthemum s. AMAZING DAISIES® ‘Banana Cream’ PP23181 — Proven Winners® Perennial
- Ligularia ‘Bottle Rocket’ PP24486 — Proven Winners® Perennial
- Veronica MAGIC SHOW® ‘Hocus Pocus’ PP23853
- Veronica ‘Sweet Lullaby’ PP2361
Kevin HurdKevin Hurd, formerly of Walters Gardens, brings a fresh perspective to breeding. A graduate of Iowa State University, he got interested in hybridizing perennials while interning at Nico Rijnbeek's nursery in the Netherlands. Using his contacts from around the world, he dedicates his time to bringing the best new perennials to the market, whether this be through other breeders or his own breeding.
Walters Gardens, Inc. has had the privilege of introducing several of Kevin's hybrids, including Leucanthemum s. 'Banana Cream' PP23181, which has become one of our very best sellers. Several of Kevin's introductions are part of the prestigious Proven Winners® Perennial Collection.
Notable Perennials from Kevin Hurd Include:
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Apple Slice’ PP21842
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Black Cherry Wild’ PP21893
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Coconut Punch’ PP21876
- Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® ‘Pomegranate Kiss’ PP21895
- Dianthus ‘Dragon Fruit’ PP21894
- Dianthus ‘Fire and Ice’ PP23483
- Dianthus ‘Ruby Sparkles’
- Dianthus 'Sangria Splash' PP21781
- Dianthus ‘Very Cherry’ PPAF
- Echinacea 'Passion Flute' PPAF
- Heucherella 'Thunderbird' PPAF
- Hibiscus ‘Midnight Marvel’ PP24079
- Hibiscus ‘My Valentine’ PP24108
- Hibiscus ‘Party Favor’ PP22250
- Hibiscus ‘Sultry Kiss’ PP22300
- Hibiscus ‘Tie Dye’ PP24078
- Leucanthemum s. AMAZING DAISIES® ‘Banana Cream’ PP23181 — Proven Winners® Perennial
- Ligularia ‘Bottle Rocket’ PP24486 — Proven Winners® Perennial
- Veronica MAGIC SHOW® ‘Hocus Pocus’ PP23853
- Veronica ‘Sweet Lullaby’ PP2361
