Breeder News
Spring Meadow Nursery adds NewGen boxwood to lineup
Spring Meadow Nursery has partnered with Saunders Brothers to add the NewGen boxwood line to its Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs collection, offering growers new disease- and pest-resistant evergreen varieties. NewGen boxwood, developed by Saunders Brothers... more »
Dümmen Orange names new CEO
Dümmen Orange has appointed Ellen Mackenbach-Lakeman as its new chief executive officer, effective May 1. She will succeed interim chief executive officer Anthony Christiaanse, who led the company during a year of transition. [caption id="attachment_96098"... more »
Culture report: Echinacea Delightful series
The market for echinaceas is crowded and becoming more so each year. Recent strides in color breakthroughs have pushed some older varieties out in favor of the latest novelty. Terra Nova Nurseries has separated itself... more »
Trial garden report: Season wrap-up in Colorado
The Colorado State University (CSU) Flower Trial Garden can be visited year-round, with some cool season crops blooming in early spring, and many annuals planted in May don’t fade away until October. Two perennial gardens... more »
Dümmen Orange celebrates 25 years in North America
Dümmen Orange is marking 25 years of operation in North America in 2025, a milestone that highlights the company's growth and innovation in the horticultural industry. Originally established in 2000 as Dümmen, the company positioned... more »
Ball Seed releases 2025 grower guide for success
Ball Seed has released its 2025 Thrive and Flourish guide, offering plant recommendations for greenhouse growers, landscapers and garden centers. The annual brochure highlights new introductions and proven varieties tailored for North American climates. The... more »
12 new varieties for 2025
Seeking to stock your benches with innovative new varieties? Look no further than these new introductions. AGASTACHE ‘SUMMERLONG’ Darwin Perennials Colorful flowers that last all summer into fall. Extend... more »
New expectations: 2026 variety introductions at CAST 2025
Breeders are set to show off the latest genetics at the end of this month at California Spring Trials 2025. It takes years of research, trials and technology to produce new varieties to improve our... more »
Register for California Spring Trials 2025 now
Are you ready to plan your trip around the California coast to see the best new genetics for 2026 release? California Spring Trials is set to take place on March 26-29, 2025. National Garden Bureau... more »
Floral industry groups partner on consumer research
he Floral Marketing Fund and CalFlowers have formed a three-year partnership to support the floral industry through consumer research and marketing initiatives. CalFlowers will contribute $50,000 annually to advance research aimed at increasing consumer engagement... more »
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