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Purple calibrachoa flowers in a yellow, square pot on a tabletop.

Breeding award-winning calibrachoa

Breeders strive to create the perfect plant, but the laundry list of “must-have” attributes is long — new, unique, better, easy-to-grow, consistent, long-lasting and attention-grabbing.  So, what does it take to develop an award-winning variety?... more »

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FlowerTrials 2025 to highlight plant innovations this June

FlowerTrials 2025 will return June 10-13 in the Netherlands and Germany, offering pot and bedding plant professionals an in-depth look at the latest breeding innovations. The annual event is expected to draw thousands of visitors... more »

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Culture report: Echinacea Delightful series

The market for echinaceas is crowded and becoming more so each year. Recent strides in color breakthroughs have pushed some older varieties out in favor of the latest novelty. Terra Nova Nurseries has separated itself... more »

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Trial garden report: Season wrap-up in Colorado

The Colorado State University (CSU) Flower Trial Garden can be visited year-round, with some cool season crops blooming in early spring, and many annuals planted in May don’t fade away until October. Two perennial gardens... more »

De Vroomen supplies tulips for chicago display

De Vroomen Garden Products will supply 15,000 tulip bulbs for Chicago’s 2025 Magnificent Mile Tulip Display, continuing a partnership with The Magnificent Mile Association and expanding on last year’s planting. The tulip variety, known as... more »

12 new varieties for 2025

Seeking to stock your benches with innovative new varieties? Look no further than these new introductions. AGASTACHE ‘SUMMERLONG’  Darwin Perennials   Colorful flowers that last all summer into fall. Extend... more »

New expectations: 2026 variety introductions at CAST 2025

Breeders are set to show off the latest genetics at the end of this month at California Spring Trials 2025. It takes years of research, trials and technology to produce new varieties to improve our... more »

Culture Report: Miscanthus ‘Scout’

Miscanthus, commonly known as maiden grass, is one of the best-known ornamental grasses in North American gardens and landscapes. It might be tempting to assume one knows all there is to know about it, but... more »

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Discover the New Era of Garden Gerbera Garvinea®: A Grower’s Delight

{Sponsored} As a grower, you understand the importance of offering unique, high-quality plants that captivate your customers and stand out in the market. Introducing the newly branded Garden Gerbera Garvinea® — a true game-changer in... more »

Spring Meadow Nursery to debut 32 new shrubs

Spring Meadow Nursery will introduce 32 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties in a YouTube Live event on Feb. 21 at noon ET. The one-hour session will highlight plants new to retail in 2025 and... more »