Variety Info
American Garden Rose Selections announces 2026 winners
The American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) program has announced its 2026 award-winning roses, recognizing varieties that excel in beauty, resilience and fragrance across diverse U.S. climates. The winners were evaluated in test gardens nationwide based... more »

Proven Winners ColorChoice rose receives American Garden Rose Selections honors
The Proven Winners ColorChoice Reminiscent rose collection has received a second major U.S. honor. American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) recently announced its 2026 trial results, naming 'Reminiscent Pink' shrub rose among nine varieties to receive... more »

Terra Nova Nurseries pairs plants with 2026 Paint Colors of the Year
Terra Nova Nurseries has announced 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year recently announced by major paint brands. The “Terra Nova Colors of the Year” list was developed by the... more »

Plants with a proven purpose in the landscape
From noisy neighbors to soggy spots in the garden, the right plants can solve a myriad of problems for your customers. Establish yourself as the expert in your area by offering them solutions that not... more »

Danziger announces top trial varieties for North America
A summer filled with excessive heat and record rainfalls provided challenging growing conditions at many trial locations across North America. Trial managers and attendees noted several standouts including these new Danziger 2026 introductions and noteworthy... more »

‘Bubbly Wine’ weigela earns european plant awards
'Bubbly Wine' weigela, part of the Proven Winners ColorChoice collection, was recently recognized with two international honors in Poland and Belgium. At the GREEN IS LIFE International Trade Fair in Warsaw, held Sept. 4 to... more »

Rancho Tissue expands yucca offerings for growers
Rancho Tissue Technologies has expanded its tissue-cultured yucca lineup to 10 varieties, adding selections for growers and landscapers focused on drought-tolerant crops. The additions include Yucca rostrata... more »

Ball FloraPlant launches online photo contest for ageratum ‘Monarch Magic’
Plant breeder Ball FloraPlant said its ageratum ‘Monarch Magic’, launched to garden retail in 2025, has been a magnet for migrating monarch butterflies. To keep the enthusiasm going, an online photo contest aims to help... more »

HilverdaFlorist releases new catalogues and varieties
HilverdaFlorist has released its new Gerbera 2026 and Cut Flowers 2026/2027 catalogues, featuring several new introductions for growers, trade and retail. Gerbera Cannonball stands out as the first red standard in the Pomponi series. Other... more »

Year of the Asclepias
Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) designates specific crops to honor and promote at all levels of the industry. As part of its “Year of” program, the organization selects one annual, perennial, bulb crop,... more »