Culture

Culture Report: Osteospermum Gelato Series

Let’s be honest: Osteospermum were not quite ready for the market when they came out 20-25 years ago. They were part of the wave of revolutionary vegetative varieties that have come to define premium annual... more »

Culture Report: Daylength Neutral Leucanthemum

Leucanthemum has enjoyed decades-long popularity as a well recognizable perennial that thrives throughout most of North America. It is commonly referred to as “Shasta Daisy” due to original commercial selections being hybridized near Mount Shasta... more »

Culture Report: Buddleia Chrysalis Series

The launch of the new Chrysalis series of Buddleia daviddii is one of our biggest introductions of the season. Darwin Perennials is thrilled to offer this first-year flowering option to growers. Chrysalis can be produced... more »

Culture Report: Petunia ‘Fun House Potpourri’

Potpourri — the first introduction in the new vegetative Fun House petunia collection from Syngenta Flowers — makes its debut this year with its unique morphing colors and pattern depending on how it’s grown. It... more »

Culture Report: Salvia ‘Hummingbird Falls’

'Hummingbird Falls' is an absolute breeding breakthrough for Salvia guarantica hybrids. This new introduction is the first trailing variety of its kind, producing cascades of pulsating blue flowers emerging from glistening black calyces and stems.... more »

Culture Report: Rudbeckia Sunbeckia Series

Rudbeckia hirta is a key item in many growers’ summer and fall programs in North America. With its cheerful yellow blooms, the plants brighten consumer landscapes and patios. With the addition of the Sunbeckia series,... more »

Culture Report: Dahlia ‘Sincerity’

There are three words to describe 'Sincerity' dahlia: Big, bold and beautiful. Dense, naturally well-branched plants make the perfect backdrop for the showy blooms. ‘Sincerity’ is a picture-perfect choice for the landscape and high-end patio... more »

Culture Report: Schizachyrium scoparium ‘Shining Star’

Little bluestems, along with being North American natives, are a favorite around our greenhouse, and this one strikes a chord for its big impact — it’s variegated! ‘Shining Star’ stood out immediately in our in-house... more »