Category: Breeder News
Culture Report: Poinsettia ‘Red Ribbons’
Ruth Kobayashi brings innovation to the poinsettia market with ever-branching genetics. These poinsettia varieties are bred for improved branching capabilities to produce a plant that does not require manual tip removal.
ThinkPlants starts new shrub program
ThinkPlants is expanding into the North American shrub market with the launch of a new shrub liner program.
Martha Stewart rose set for 2026 release
Star Roses and Plants has announced the upcoming North American release of the Martha Stewart Rose, a hybrid tea variety set to launch in 2026.
Ball Seed releases 2025-2026 cut flowers catalog
Ball Seed has launched its 2025-2026 cut flower catalog, providing growers with an 82-page resource that includes traditional and contemporary floral varieties, recommendations from experts and a list of national cut flower associations.
Terra Nova Nurseries earns top honors at plant trials
Terra Nova Nurseries garnered numerous awards at the 2024 Penn State Flower Trials, Aris Trial Gardens and University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens.
Ball Seed introduces updated packaging, new systems
Ball Seed has moved its seed packaging operations into newly built facilities in West Chicago, enhancing seed distribution and processing capabilities.
2025 Selecta One Poinsettias catalog now available
Selecta One has released its 2025 poinsettias catalog, a comprehensive 50-page guide for greenhouse growers.
Resolution reached on sales of speckled petunias
Westhoff and Selecta Klemm have resolved a dispute regarding the sales of Westhoff’s DiscoBall petunias in the U.S., ensuring growers can continue accessing the speckled petunia variety.
Quick flowering perennial varieties for 2025
First-year flowering perennial varieties are thoughtful options to satisfy the needs of growers and consumers. Less time and inputs are required to produce a blossoming bush for retail, and home gardeners are choosing longer-lasting plants as they become more adept.
Dümmen Orange releases poinsettias guide for 2025
The Poinsettias 2025 Highlights Guide from Dümmen Orange is available online now.
The Plant Company expands greenhouse space
The Plant Company has expanded its greenhouse by 5 acres to meet the rising demand for Proven Winners leafjoy houseplants, doubling its annual output.
Schoneveld Breeding honors longtime cyclamen expert Ton Koers
Schoneveld Breeding recently celebrated a significant milestone: Ton Koers marked 50 years with the company.
Ball FloraPlant launches enhanced site search functionality
Ball FloraPlant has introduced a new site search feature on its website, designed to provide users with quick and reliable results.
De Ruiter showcases tomato innovations at Canadian Greenhouse Conference
At this year’s Canadian Greenhouse Conference, De Ruiter presented new disease-resistant tomato varieties and digital tools for growers in protected agriculture.
Wave petunias celebrates 30 years with new initiatives, collaborations in 2025
Wave petunias will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025 and plans to commemorate its milestone with events, product launches.
Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange pursue closer partnership
Beekenkamp Group and Dümmen Orange are in discussions to enhance a partnership in marketing, research and development and production.