Breeder News

Jackson & Perkins roses are American Garden Rose Selections winners

Jackson & Perkins announced that two of its Floribunda roses, Like No Other (above, left) and Soaring to Glory, have been named winners in the 2025 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) program. “We are honored to be... more »

PanAmerican Seed donates to MS Society

PanAmerican Seed presented a donation to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the "Dinner of Champions" event in Chicago. The donation was raised through sales of the company's Beacon Impatiens series, branded apparel sales, and... more »

Bailey team awarded at GardenComm

Gretchen McNaughton, communications and content strategist at Bailey, received the Emergent Communicator Award at the 2024 GardenComm Conference. This award recognizes a member under 40 who exhibits outstanding skills, ethics, and dedication to GardenComm's mission.... more »

Schoneveld Breeding set to host Open Days, highlighting varieties

Schoneveld Breeding is set to host Open Days and is inviting growers and retailers to join the event that will take place from week 43-45 this fall. This event provides an opportunity to explore Schoneveld... more »

AGRS awards Star Roses and Plants in testing program

Star Roses and Plants has won three awards from the 2025 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) testing program. AGRS recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease-resistant and suitable for different regions of the... more »

New director of product development at Proven Winners

Proven Winners welcomes Noah Derohanian as the new director of product development. In this role, he will be centered on only sending the best quality plant material to propagators to ensure success from the greenhouse... more »

Proven Winners posts 2024 scholarship winners

Proven Winners continues to support the future of the green industry, and recently announced the winners of its 2024 scholarship program. The recipients were chosen for their passion for the industry and demonstrated excellence in... more »

Sakata ribbon cutting at is new California headquarters. Photo courtesy of Sakata.

Sakata opens Woodland Innovation Center

Sakata America Holding Company Inc. (SAH), a subsidiary of Japan-based Sakata Seed Corporation, has officially opened its new headquarters, the Sakata Woodland Innovation Center. This state-of-the-art facility, situated on 219 acres in Yolo County, consolidates... more »

Plantpeddler, Syngenta Flowers offering pre-release of new begonia series

Plantpeddler and Syngenta Flowers have announced the pre-release of a new begonia series, offering U.S. growers a chance to trial the iCandy begonias ahead of the official 2026 launch. The iCandy series features five colors,... more »

AAS honors Mitch Hanes with its 2024 Breeders’ Cup Award

Mitch Hanes, a retired flower breeder from Syngenta Flowers, has been awarded the 2024 All-America Selections (AAS) Breeders’ Cup Award for his contributions to horticulture. This prestigious honor, established in 2004, celebrates breeders whose innovative... more »