Variety Info
Culture Report: Poinsettia ‘Red Ribbons’
Ruth Kobayashi brings innovation to the poinsettia market with ever-branching genetics. These poinsettia varieties are bred for improved branching capabilities to produce a plant that does not require manual tip removal. The first of its... more »
Registration open for TPIE in January 2025
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is set for Jan. 22-24, 2025, at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Experience the latest (and timeless) trends in foliage, florals and tropical plants at... more »
ThinkPlants starts new shrub program
ThinkPlants is expanding into the North American shrub market with the launch of a new shrub liner program. This initiative signifies a strategic move to enhance the ThinkPlants portfolio, which has primarily focused on perennial... more »
Green Thumb Awards list set for 2025
The National Garden Bureau (NGB) has revealed the winners of the 2025 Green Thumb Awards.These awards, established in 1998, recognize exceptional new plant varieties and gardening products that meet rigorous criteria, including uniqueness, innovation, problem-solving... more »
Pantone’s 2025 color inspires earthy garden trends
Pantone has announced mocha mousse, a warm and earthy brown, as its 2025 Color of the Year, citing its comforting and natural appeal. The shade reflects a growing trend toward reconnecting with nature, according to... more »
Poinsettia Variety Day highlights top-performing plants
More than 150 attendees gathered for Poinsettia Variety Day on Dec. 5, an annual event showcasing over 200 commercial poinsettia varieties. Breeders, brokers, growers and retailers from 18 states and two European countries reviewed and... more »
Martha Stewart rose set for 2026 release
Star Roses and Plants has announced the upcoming North American release of the Martha Stewart Rose, a hybrid tea variety set to launch in 2026. Known for its... more »
Ball Seed releases 2025-2026 cut flowers catalog
Ball Seed has launched its 2025-2026 cut flower catalog, providing growers with an 82-page resource that includes traditional and contemporary floral varieties, recommendations from experts and a list of national cut flower associations. Joan Mazat,... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries earns top honors at plant trials
Terra Nova Nurseries garnered numerous awards at the 2024 Penn State Flower Trials, Aris Trial Gardens and University of Georgia (UGA) Trial Gardens. At Penn State, Terra Nova received 27 awards, including eight Best of... more »
2025 Selecta One Poinsettias catalog now available
Selecta One has released its 2025 poinsettias catalog, a comprehensive 50-page guide for greenhouse growers. The catalog includes technical advice, cultural tips and a wide selection of poinsettia varieties to help growers plan a successful... more »
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