Plant Trials

The Power of Yellow

Illuminating — a bright, cheerful, and vibrant yellow — is one of Pantone’s colors of the year for 2021. I thought, what better way to celebrate this color choice than to highlight new 2021-22 yellow... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 4

Can you believe the California Summer Trials are less than a month away?! Twenty-eight days to be exact. After taking a break last year, we are more than ready to hit the road and see... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 3

And the countdown to the California Summer Trials continues! Only 42 days until we begin our coastal trek in search of the latest and greatest new plant selections. Will you be attending? Have you finalized... more »

Eye-Popping Annual Introductions for 2022

The 2021 trial season began at Costa Farms in southern Florida, and I had the opportunity to visit and evaluate many of the new annuals there in late February. The planting dates varied from week... more »

Back with a Bang

After taking one year off, the industry’s must-attend new variety event is back with new summer dates. The 2021 California Summer Trials (previously known as the California Spring Trials) will be taking place June 23-27*... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 2

The California Summer Trials officially begins in just 56 days! Are you as excited as we are? I recently surveyed GPN readers to find out what types of information are most important when learning about... more »

California Summer Trials Sneak Peek – Part 1

After taking one year off in 2020, the industry’s must-attend new variety event is back with new summer dates. The 2021 California Summer Trials (formerly known as the California Spring Trials), will be taking place... more »

Captivating Perennials — Part 2

This article is part 2 of my evaluation of current and new perennials in the 2020 summer trials that demonstrated exceptional flower power and were distinctive and eye catching. Many of the varieties are currently... more »