Breeder News

Syngenta Flowers Dahlia Wins Fleuroselect Award

Syngenta Flowers' Dahlia hybrida Sincerity was the recipient of the 2020 FleuroStar Award. Dahlia breeder Ronald Snijder and Michael Kester, global of Head of Flowers, accepted the award from Ann Jennen from FleuroSelect in a special COVID-19 -proof... more »

Syngenta Names Schermer as New Global Head of Flowers Business

Syngenta Flowers has announced that Michael Kester will retire as its global head at the end of 2020 after 42 years with the company. Mark Schermer has been appointed as his successor effective Sept. 1, 2020. ... more »

Industry Innovator Falkenstein Passes Away

Gary Falkenstein, president and CEO of ePlantsource, passed away June 5, 2020, due to complications from surgery. A resident of Boulder, Colorado, Falkenstein was 75. Falkenstein was born Aug. 24, 1944 in Sturgis, Michigan. He... more »

Terra Nova Releases New Begonia Videos

Terra Nova Nurseries has released two brand-new begonia videos as part of its "Terra Nova Varieties View" series. The new videos feature two of the company's begonia series, including the begonia Silver series and begonia... more »

Registration Now Open for Darwin Perennials Digital Days

Darwin Perennials Digital Days is almost here, and the full agenda is set for this reimagined, week-long virtual experience. Guests can sign up for email alerts as new content goes live each day Monday, June 15, through... more »

Bailey Expands Brand Management Team

Bailey has announced that Heather Poire is joining the brand management team in the newly-created role of brand representative, supporting Bailey’s consumer brands: Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs and Trees, and Easy Elegance® Roses.... more »

Proven Winners ColorChoice Rose Receives Trials Honors

Proven Winners ColorChoice Oso Easy Double Pink Rosa recently received awards in two major rose trials. The American Rose Society has released its choices for the 2021 Award of Excellence, and Oso Easy Double Pink rose was honored with the top... more »

Benary Makes Personnel Moves in Europe, China

On May 4, 2020, Benary announced that Thomas Bousart has taken over sales and marketing management for Europe and emerging markets for the company. This excludes China and North America. Bousart is known in the... more »