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Trending in Salvia
The salvia category has seen a plethora of new annual and tender perennial varieties over the past few years. The genus consists of over 1,000 species of herbs, perennials, annuals and shrubs! It's easy to... more »
Salvias Galore
We have seen a plethora of new annual and tender perennial salvia introductions over the past few years. This genus in the mint family is comprised of more than 1,000 species of herbs, perennials, annuals... more »
Providing Advantages and Flexibility in Perennial Production: No Cooling Needed
Perennials that finish fast and bloom earlier have the potential to deliver early sales. Choosing varieties that flower in the first year, without the need of a cooling period, can make the growing process more... more »
Culture Report: Osteospermum Bright Lights Series
The Bright Lights collection of osteospermum is focused on the pursuit of heat tolerance and improved habit that only the newer breeding of this genus offers. The collection containers six colors: Yellow, Pink, Double Moonglow... more »
Creating Better Combos
The Kwik Kombos concept was created with a vision to develop a combination solution with a robust retail presence, as well as to provide both simplicity and success to the grower. These criteria are the... more »
PPA Names 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year
Perennial Plant Association recently announced Aralia ‘Sun King’ as the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year. Aralia 'Sun King' brings a bright pop of glowing color and texture, the perfect anchor for the shade to... more »
Southern Stunners
Each summer, members of the industry travel to Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina to visit the Southern Plant Trials. Growers, breeders, retailers and others are able to observe and evaluate new introductions in a high-temperature... more »
Summer Survivors in the Southern Plant Trials
In early June, I attended the Southern Plant Trials in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, and I returned in mid-August to evaluate the top new performers following two months of continued high temperatures and humidity.... more »
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