Breeder News

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 »

Bushel and Berry expands collection with tea and passion fruit plants

Bushel and Berry is expanding its line of ornamental, edible plants with the introduction of two new non-berry varieties for 2025: 'Brew-Tea-Ful Tea' camellia and 'Poppin’ Passion' passion fruit. These additions mark the first non-berry... more »

Royal Van Zanten follows apricot trend with charmelia

Royal van Zanten has announced the addition of 'Apricot' to its charmelia line. This versatile color, a blend between yellow and red but not fully orange, is designed for year-round use, fitting into both calm... more »

Dümmen Orange recaps 2024 summer trial season

Dümmen Orange participated in several industry trials across North America this summer, showcasing a range of new plant varieties. Notable locations included Colorado State University, Penn State University, Metrolina Greenhouses and the University of Georgia.... more »

Bailey announces new executive team changes

Bailey has appointed Tim Jacobson as chief human resources officer and Katie Huth as chief financial officer. Both leaders are expected to help shape the company’s future growth and strategy. Terri McEnaney, chief executive officer... more »

Dümmen Orange continues to expand teams

Promoting from within Tim Clark is now the U.S. national sales manager for Dümmen Orange. Based in the Cincinnati, Ohio area, Clark will now oversee Dümmen Orange’s extensive network of customers, broker companies and sales representatives... more »

Proven Winners earns top awards at Plantarium 2024

Proven Winners ColorChoice plants received major recognition at Plantarium 2024, a horticultural trade show held Aug. 21-22, in Boskoop, Netherlands. The event brought together growers, wholesalers and garden centers from around the world. Proven Winners... more »

Spring Meadow Nursery earns GardenComm Media Awards

Four awards were given to the creative team at Spring Meadow Nursery at the 2024 Media Award presentations at the Garden Communicators International (GardenComm) late-August conference held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This national award recognizes... more »

Proven Winners ColorChoice varieties awarded at 2024 Farwest Show

The Oregon Association of Nurseries Farwest Show concluded gave nurseries the opportunity to present cutting-edge plant varieties for display and award consideration in the New Varieties Showcase. Here are the winners of the 2024 Farwest... more »