Culture

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. The first of its... more »

Editor’s letter: Growth regulators

The words “growth regulators” are often part of conversations about insects or plants. This month, we discuss both to help growers succeed in production and overcome challenges, too. Controlling plant growth with chemicals is a... more »

Culture report: Rex begonia

The foliage market continues to develop in North America. Retailers have consistently increased allowable space for sales and marketing. And, while we have seen the space for display grow, it has predominantly been a green... more »

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 »

Sparkling new Princettia varieties

Princettia euphorbias have found their place as fashionable novelties in growers’ poinsettia portfolios. Fitting the early market window, they kick off the season with vibrant pinks and the whitest white. Plants are naturally compact and... more »

Cercis, Red Bud, in bloom. Feature image.

Culture Report: Garden Gems Cercis Collection

What’s better than a native tree that offers three seasons of garden interest? A native tree that offers three seasons of garden interest and fits on a patio! The Garden Gems Cercis Collection is the... more »

Culture Report: Cultivating the beauty of Viola ‘Silver Gem’

At North Creek Nurseries, a wholesale propagation nursery in southeastern Pennsylvania with a strong emphasis on North American native plants, we pride ourselves on growing plants that stand the test of time. That test begins... more »

CAST 2024 Reports

The 2024 California Spring Trials are underway, and we are on the road. Join us each day and follow along on our CAST adventures. Click the links below to view each of our daily reports... more »

Culture Report: Cyclamen

Cyclamen have long been used as an indoor potted plant. More recently, consumers and landscapers are using this colorful yet durable plant in their gardens and borders. They also make a unique patio container planted... more »

Culture Report: Snapdragon DoubleShot series

Most of the breeding in snapdragons, Antirrhinum majus, over the last 25 years has been in compact genetics, uniform varieties that are mounded in shape, and usually wider than they are tall. These types are... more »