Variety Info

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ANNUALS Angelonia Angelissa Sakata The new Angelissa series offers three uniform complementary colors. Angelissa varieties are ideal component plants in combinations. The large flower spikes make a statement on strong, sturdy stems. Angelonia Serafina Westhoff... more »

Vivid & Vibrant Perennials

Costa Farms perennial trial in Miami, Florida, consisted of 140 seed and vegetative varieties submitted by 11 international and domestic perennial breeders. The liners were planted weeks 49 and 50, and I visited the trial... more »

EHR Unveils ’21 New Varieties Report; Adds Nursery, Logistics Specialist

Eason Horticultural Resources has announced the release of its 2021 edition of the New Varieties Report. Previously the company released this publication strictly to cover the California Spring Trials, however, due to the travel challenges... more »

Culture Report: Petunia ‘Fun House Potpourri’

Potpourri — the first introduction in the new vegetative Fun House petunia collection from Syngenta Flowers — makes its debut this year with its unique morphing colors and pattern depending on how it’s grown. It... more »

Emerald Coast Growers Highlights New Varieties in Resource Guide

Emerald Coast Growers has released an updated version of its popular Resource Guide. The 2021-22 edition features an exciting section called Fresh Picks, which highlights all newcomers to their lineup including new perennials, ornamental grasses... more »

PanAmerican Seed to Promote Kitchen Minis on New Consumer Website

To provide further consumer awareness, and help greenhouse and retail customers sell the award-winning Kitchen Minis collection of edible potted vegetable plants, PanAmerican Seed has launched a shopper-friendly website www.kitchenminis.com. The mobile-optimized site lets consumers... more »

Lavender ‘Sensational’ Named Best in Show at Farwest

Lavender 'Sensational' was chosen by judges as the Best in Show winner in the 2021 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase. The plant, discovered by Lloyd Traven and Richard Grazzini and introduced by Peace Tree Farms... more »

Welby Gardens Announces 2021 Trial Winners

Welby Gardens, the exclusive grower of Hardy Boy Plants, works closely with breeders, brokers, and universities around the country along with important industry leaders to produce and test the newest and latest in plant genetics.... more »