Breeder News

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 »

Terra Nova to host open house during Farwest Show

Terra Nova Nurseries will host its 2025 Open House from August 18–22 at its Canby, Oregon, facility, coinciding with the Farwest Show in Portland. Located about 35 minutes from the Oregon Convention Center, the open... more »

Bloomin’ Easy Plants joins GardenChoice breeding alliance

GardenChoice has added Bloomin’ Easy Plants Inc. as a full partner, strengthening its mission to bring independent plant breeders’ genetics to the global market. The announcement was made July 15 during Cultivate ’25 in Columbus,... more »

ColorChoice roses earn local artist awards

Two Proven Winners ColorChoice rose cultivars have been recognized in the 2026 American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.), earning Local Artist awards for strong regional performance. A.R.T.S. trials assess roses for pest resistance, drought tolerance,... more »

Monrovia marks 100 years with debut of hydrangea ‘Centennial Ruby’

In 2026, Monrovia will celebrate its century in horticulture with the debut of a radiant new hydrangea: ‘Centennial Ruby’. The new variety has deep ruby-red blooms that darken as they mature to create a dramatic,... more »

Bailey Nurseries partners with Minnesota United FC

Bailey Nurseries has announced a partnership with Minnesota United FC, connecting the horticulture industry with professional sports through a campaign focused on plants, community and visibility. The Minnesota-based, family-owned company will engage fans through in-stadium... more »

Terra Nova unveils 2025-26 plant catalog release

Terra Nova Nurseries has released its 2025-2026 catalog, which will debut at Cultivate'25 from July 12 to 15 in Columbus, Ohio. The catalog showcases the company’s newest plant introductions, breeding highlights and legacy achievements since... more »

Bailey names Amanda Flint product development manager

Bailey has named Amanda Flint as its new product development manager as longtime leader Debbie Lonnee prepares for retirement at the end of 2025. Lonnee, who has guided the company’s plant development initiatives for over... more »