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Danziger announces top trial varieties for North America

A summer filled with excessive heat and record rainfalls provided challenging growing conditions at many trial locations across North America. Trial managers and attendees noted several standouts including these new Danziger 2026 introductions and noteworthy... more »

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HilverdaFlorist releases new catalogues and varieties

HilverdaFlorist has released its new Gerbera 2026 and Cut Flowers 2026/2027 catalogues, featuring several new introductions for growers, trade and retail. Gerbera Cannonball stands out as the first red standard in the Pomponi series. Other... more »

Monrovia introduces new liner program

Monrovia Nursery recently announced it is introducing Strong Starts, a new, yearly program with planned liner orders that will feature many genetics that have redefined the industry. The goal of the Strong Starts program is... more »

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Dümmen Orange highlights top performers from 2025 summer trial season

As Dümmen Orange wraps up its summer trials season in North America, these annuals and perennials represent the best in class for color, habit and overall garden performance. These selections rose to the top across... more »

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Autumn Kiss azalea wins Retailers’ Choice Awards

Autumn Kiss, the newest addition to the Encore Azalea collection, was named a Cultivate Retailers’ Choice Awards winner during Cultivate’25 on July 14. The azalea was selected as one of 15 winners among 53 nominated... more »

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PDSI announces staff promotions and hires

Plant Development Services has announced new hires and promotions aimed at strengthening its production and marketing teams that support greenhouse and nursery growers. Josh Geiger has joined the company... more »

Bailey Nurseries recognizes five grower partners for 2025

Bailey Nurseries recognized five grower partners with awards during its annual grower meeting, highlighting their contributions to Bailey Consumer Brands, including Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees and Easy Elegance Roses. Honorees included... more »

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FlowerTrials 2025 highlights breeding innovation, retail trends

FlowerTrials 2025 took place June 10 to 13 in the Netherlands and Germany, gathering plant breeders, growers, wholesalers and retailers from around the globe. Across 27 locations, more than 5,000 visitors from 90 countries saw... more »

Dümmen Orange releases 2026 houseplant catalog update

Dümmen Orange has released its 2026 catalog labeled: Welcome to the Jungle. It highlighting more than 80 indoor succulent and foliage houseplant varieties available to growers across the U.S. and Canada. The program offers a crop... more »

Michigan gardener wins Monrovia Bee a Winner giveaway

A Michigan gardener has won the $500 grand prize in Monrovia’s Bee a Winner giveaway after entering at Begick Nursery in Bay City. which has served the Bay City, Saginaw and Midland areas for 75... more »