Variety Info

Hem Genetics Releases New Varieties Video

Get to know the latest introductions for the coming year from Hem Genetics. The company has published a video on YouTube detailing the new variety information, along with additional footage using ornamentals and edibles for... more »

Bountiful Baskets

Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, launches the earliest field, container and basket trial in North America every year. This trial encompasses varieties currently in the market and many new annual and perennial introductions for next... 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 »

Dümmen Orange Begonia Earns FleuroStar Award

Dümmen Orange's 'I'Conia Aroma Peach' begonia (also known as 'I'Conia Scentiment Peachy Keen' in the North American market) has won the coveted FleuroStar Award for 2021-2022. The Fleuro Star competition is held annually during the... more »

GPN’s ‘New Varieties Week’ to Debut This Week

GPN is excited to announce a new launch — New Varieties Week, which will take place June 29 through July 1. The online event will feature 60-minute webcasts by companies presenting their new introductions for... more »

From the Road — Day 4 at CAST’21

And just like that, the 2021 California Summer Trials have come to an end. It’s been four busy and invigorating days. To see what the breeders have been working on leading up to the event... more »

From the Road — Day 1 at CAST’21

I have to start this by saying I’m still kind of in shock that I’m even in California. It almost feels like a dream! We just completed our first day of CAST, and to say... more »

AAS Announces First Winners for 2022

All-America Selections has announced its first group of AAS Winners for 2022. All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent, volunteer judges who grow new, never-before-sold entries next to comparisons that are... more »