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Culture report: Echinacea Delightful series
The market for echinaceas is crowded and becoming more so each year. Recent strides in color breakthroughs have pushed some older varieties out in favor of the latest novelty. Terra Nova Nurseries has separated itself... more »
Trial garden report: Season wrap-up in Colorado
The Colorado State University (CSU) Flower Trial Garden can be visited year-round, with some cool season crops blooming in early spring, and many annuals planted in May don’t fade away until October. Two perennial gardens... more »
12 new varieties for 2025
Seeking to stock your benches with innovative new varieties? Look no further than these new introductions. AGASTACHE ‘SUMMERLONG’ Darwin Perennials Colorful flowers that last all summer into fall. Extend... more »
New expectations: 2026 variety introductions at CAST 2025
Breeders are set to show off the latest genetics at the end of this month at California Spring Trials 2025. It takes years of research, trials and technology to produce new varieties to improve our... more »
Culture Report: Miscanthus ‘Scout’
Miscanthus, commonly known as maiden grass, is one of the best-known ornamental grasses in North American gardens and landscapes. It might be tempting to assume one knows all there is to know about it, but... more »
Discover the New Era of Garden Gerbera Garvinea®: A Grower’s Delight
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Spring Meadow Nursery to debut 32 new shrubs
Spring Meadow Nursery will introduce 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube Live event on Feb. 21 at noon ET. The one-hour session will highlight plants new to retail in 2025 and... more »
AAS Winners announced for 2025
All-America Selections (AAS) has announced five new AAS Winners for the 2025 gardening season. This brings the total number of 2025 AAS Winners to 20.All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent... more »
Syngenta updates website for Sunfinity sunflowers
Syngenta Flowers has launched a redesigned consumer website for its Sunfinity sunflower brand, providing home gardeners with expanded resources and growing tips. Sunfinity sunflowers, introduced in 2017, differ from traditional varieties by continuing to bloom... more »
Poinsettia Variety Day 2024
At the annual December event, industry members descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Plantpeddler’s 2024 Poinsettia Variety Day. This trial has become a must-attend event for breeders, brokers, growers and retailers, as trial attendance and the... more »
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