Breeder News

Sakata and KB Farms Join ‘Petal It Forward’ Effort

Last month, Sakata Seed America teamed up with KB Farms (Kitayama Brothers) to join dozens of floral industry businesses nationwide to surprise unsuspecting passersby with two free flower bouquets each — one to keep and... more »

Dümmen Orange Introduces New Mum Series

Dümmen Orange is now offering its Ditto series of VitaMum. As part of the company’s INTRINSA breeding program. The new mums are white rust-resistant and available in five colors: Ditto Lemon, Ditto Dark Orange, Ditto Dark Pink,... more »

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day to Take Place Dec. 3

Plantpeddler's 2020 Poinsettia Variety Day will take place Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the company's facilities in Cresco, Iowa. All horticulture professionals in production, distribution, wholesale and retail are invited to... more »

Proven Winners to Present Landscape Webinar Series

As part of its virtual event series, Proven Winners has announced it will be presenting a Landscape Roadshow on the afternoons of Nov. 2, 4 and 6, 2020. The educational program kicks off on Monday,... more »

J. Berry Nursery, American Farms Announce New Hollywood Hibiscus Program

J. Berry Nursery and American Farms have announced that American Farms will be offering the J. Berry award-winning series of Hibiscus Hollywood liners for sale through the broker network, beginning late October 2020. Bred by... more »

Dümmen Orange Consolidates Mum URC Production

Dümmen Orange has announced it has relocated all of the company's mum unrooted cutting production to its greenhouse facilities at the former Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, California. "This move helps us to remain very nimble... more »

Beacon Impatiens Makes Donation to OI Foundation

The team behind the launch of Beacon Impatiens recently donated of a portion of its 2019-2020 global seed sales to The OI Foundation, the charity organization that brings awareness and support to those living with and affected by... more »

Dümmen Orange Hires Senior Brand Manager

Dümmen Orange has announced the hiring of Debbie Rempert as senior brand manager. She brings 21 years of experience in horticultural marketing to the Dümmen Orange team in this newly created position. "We are very... more »