Variety Info

Danziger Kicks Off 2024 Season with InnovationFest

Nature gives us the beauty of colorful blooms, brings a sense of calm to our chaotic lives and offers a reason to connect to the world around us. 2024 is a celebration of that beauty... more »

2023 Poinsettias Catalog Available From Selecta One

Selecta One announces the release of its 2023 Poinsettias catalog – a 50-page resource filled with new products, regional recommendations, production tips from experts and market trend insights. This year’s catalog focuses on “All you... more »

Winners’ Circle

Each year GPN compiles a list of award-winning varieties that have impressed judges throughout the country and abroad. Every organization has a slightly different method of choosing its standout performers, but one thing all these... more »

Vaughn’s View: Define the New Lantana Introductions

The extensive breeding, development, testing, and introduction of new hybrids and cultivars has been rapid and extensive the past 20 years. For example, the varieties that were available in the 1990s included 'Confetti', 'Dallas Red',... more »

Culture Report: Echinacea Sombrero Poco Series

Echinacea continues to be one of the largest classes of perennials by sales and pure recognition. Personally, they are my favorite class, not only because of the sheer diversity in breeding and colors, as well... more »

CSU Reports Its 2022 Best Annuals

Colorado State University (CSU) has wrapped up its 2022 Annual Flower Trial Garden and the results are in. Annual plant cultivars are evaluated under the unique Rocky Mountain environmental conditions; characterized by high altitude, intense... more »

Metrolina Greenhouses Announces Fall Mum Trials

Metrolina Greenhouses will hold its annual Mum Trials open house for members of the floriculture industry from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Oct. 6. The annual event will kick off in the morning with... more »

Culture Report: Delphinium Delgenius Series

More than 10 years ago, breeder Bart Noordhuis, breeder of echibeckia Summerina and hellebore Frostkiss, asked several growers what crops they struggle with as he wanted to breed plants that needed improvement. One of the... more »