Breeder News
Culture Report: Roselilies
Roselily is a captivating variety of Oriental lily renowned for its unique beauty and delicate fragrance. These hybrid lilies are characterized by their abundant petals and absence of pollen. With their elegant appearance and long-lasting... more »
15 Retailers’ Choice Awards named at Cultivate’24
During a special event at Cultivate'24, Danny Summers, managing director of The Garden Center Group, announced the 15 winners of the 2024 Retailers’ Choice Awards. There were 62 products nominated, and the panel of garden retailer... more »
Eclipse Bigleaf hydrangea earns more awards
First Editions Eclipse Bigleaf hydrangea from Bailey Nurseries is getting a lot of attention in its first year on the market, recently added three prestigious awards to its growing list of accolades. In June 2024,... more »
New head grower for Sakata Seed America
Sakata Seed America has announced Noe Barajas as new head grower and trial manager at its research station in Salinas, California. Barajas brings over 30-years of growing experience and... more »
Zydeco zinnia earns the 2025 AAS Award
The 2025 All-America Selections (AAS) Award has been given to Syngenta Flowers’ new Zydeco Fire Zinnia. Zydeco is Syngenta Flowers' newest Zinnia marylandica series. Known for its fully-double flowers that are up to 25% larger,... more »
Culture Report: Grama grass
All too often, the mainstream grasses get the attention. Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as grama grass, is a little gem that doubles as a workhorse in the garden and should not be overlooked. Emerald Coast... more »
Ball Seed Customer Days begin July 25
Ball Seed is set to host its annual Customer Days event, July 25 and 26 in The Gardens at Ball. The event will feature hundreds of new plants and breeder trial beds. Additionally, new educational... more »
ThinkPlants expands network with German breeders
ThinkPlants has added three prominent German plant breeders — Kientzler, Bull Plant Genetics and Heuger — to its growing network. “These new members of the ThinkPlants family continue to expand our growing portfolio of genetics... more »
Dümmen Orange prepares for Cultivate’24
Dümmen Orange will be exhibiting at Cultivate’24 in Columbus on July 13-16 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Dümmen Orange will be on the exhibit hall floor, booth #2847 and also at the New Varieties... more »
Iowa celebrates first horticulture week
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed June 16-22, 2024, as the state's first "Iowa Horticulture Week," highlighting the vital role horticulture plays in Iowa's economy, environment and communities. This initiative, inspired by Mike Gooder of... more »
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