Breeder News

Star Roses and Plants announces leadership change for West Grove location
After 10 years as general manager at the Star Roses and Plants West Grove, Pennsylvania, facilities, Steve Ramsay has transitioned into a new role with the company and is succeeded by Alex Wharton. Since joining... more »
Danziger unveils new varieties for 2027 season
Danziger has launched its 2027 season with new plant varieties and growing techniques for greenhouse and nursery growers. The company introduced the offerings during InnovationFest, its annual showcase of breeding innovations and horticulture trends. [caption... more »

Plantpeddler poinsettia trial event returns for 2025
Plantpeddler will host its annual Poinsettia Variety Day in Cresco on Dec. 4, 2025, offering growers and horticulture professionals a chance to evaluate more than 200 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties under consistent production conditions.... more »

Culture Report: Pentas ‘Graffiti Falls Rose’
It's not just trailing — it’s trailblazing. The pentas Graffiti Falls series expands Benary’s top-performing Graffiti pentas line with a bold new twist: a true trailing habit backed by superior summer durability. Bred to thrive... more »

Terra Nova Nurseries supports trailing-plant trend with 3 series
Terra Nova Nurseries is responding to increased demand for trailing foliage by promoting three collections of heucherella and tiarella suited for growers, retailers and landscape uses. Interest in trailing forms has grown among finishing growers... more »

InBlume unveils 2026 poinsettia collection
InBlume Indoor Blooming has debuted its 2026 Poinsettia Collection, a collaboration between leading breeders Beekenkamp, Graff, InBlume, Lazzeri, Rinehart Poinsettias and Suntory. Inspired by the runway, this collection celebrates the grower as the true designer... more »

Star Roses and Plants restructures woody ornamentals team
Star Roses and Plants announced it has restructure its woody ornamentals team with two promotions and a new hire. Kristen Pullen has been promoted to director of woody products and will be responsible for the... more »

Jackson & Perkins reveals 2026 rose introductions
Jackson & Perkins has announced its 2026 rose introductions, featuring new releases from the Jackson & Perkins breeding program, rare global finds and cold-hardy varieties. “Year after year, we honor the artistry and legacy of... more »

New locations, exhibitors for 2026 California Spring Trials
National Garden Bureau (NGB), manager for the California Spring Trials (CAST) registration, has announced new participants and new locations for some breeding companies this year. See whose moving As earlier announced, Benary is moving from... more »

Sakata forms joint venture with Kientzler family
Sakata America Holding Co. has formed Tikal LLC, a joint venture established in partnership with the Kientzler family of Germany. The joint venture will operate under the name Innovaplant de Guatemala S.A. The joint venture... more »









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