The Right Variety Makes all the Difference

A conversation on modern breeding

(Sponsored) There is so much more to breeding annuals and perennials than creating a beautiful variety. Behind every retail-ready bloom there is a long breeding and selection process that starts with an idea. At Danziger, those ideas quickly focus on how a new variety will benefit the grower and the home gardener.

“We truly are committed to supporting grower’s success,” said Amir Zuker, Ph.D., vice president research and development manager at Danziger. “We call it grower-focused innovation. It’s all about developing and improving genetics that are easier and more efficient to grow, without sacrificing eye-catching beauty that draws home gardeners in.” 

What does it take to create a true breeding breakthrough? According to Zuker, it’s not just always about new. It is always about better. “When we can make things better for the grower, with better garden performance, we know it’s a winner.”

Here’s a look at Danziger’s breeding Allstars for 2026:

Compact and Colorful

CAPELLA™ Hello Sunshine

Hello Sunshine is the newest addition to the CAPELLA™ petunia series, known for its excellent performance in propagation, strong early blooming power and its ability to create a tidy pot with minimal PGR use. CAPELLA shines in containers and landscapes as well, continuing to gain size and providing season-long blooms that make home gardeners feel confident. Hello Sunshine boasts a controlled habit with long-lasting sunny blooms that can take on the heat.

Every Danziger calibrachoa series is trialed and tested in different environmental conditions around the world. From heat, rain, humidity and pH sensitivity, each trial provides unique challenges and impacts breeding and selection. 

OMBRE™ Pink Calibrachoa

OMBRE™ Pink Calibrachoa is a standout for its consistency. “Our research has shown this remarkable variety is very stable in many growth conditions. It is not delicate – it’s a tough variety that can withstand various growing mistakes,” Zuker said. 

OMBRE Pink is known for its adaptability and vibrant blooms. It features a controlled semi-trailing habit and has been tested for pH sensitivity, making it well-suited for various growing conditions. “Trials at Penn State, for example, have shown excellent performance with consistent flowering and uniform growth throughout the season,” added Zuker.

Stronger and More Resilient

The TRINITY™ Series of Diascia is a great example of breeding for stronger and more resilient plants. This is not your grandmother’s Diascia! TRINITY offers reduced flower drop dark green leaves and delivers long-lasting performance in the garden. 

AMAZONAS™ Plum Cockatoo Petunia

AMAZONAS™ Plum Cockatoo Petunia is as beautiful as it is strong. This stunning multi-hued petunia with green ruffled petals, offers excellent heat tolerance and fast recovery from rain. Its strong garden performance, and show-stopping color will have home gardeners coming back for more.

Consistent and Unique

BESTIES™, Danziger’s new osteospermum series, was bred and selected for consistent habit and bloom timing. This series offers more flexibility for growers, with the ability to be grown in a warm greenhouse along with other spring annuals. Vibrant colors and uniform growth create displays that capture attention at retail.

SOL LUNA PRIME™

SOL LUNA PRIME™ is a true breakthrough in hybrid impatiens. This series blooms faster and is ready for retail just five weeks after sticking and brings outstanding performance to both small and large containers. The plants perform well in full sun or in shaded areas, and also show good drought tolerance, whether in a retail pot or in the garden. SOL LUNA PRIME offers growers unmatched uniformity across all colors, with large, bold flowers that create stunning retail displays. The striking color brings loads of season-long blooms to the home garden too. 

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