Variety Info

Vaughn’s Midwest Sampler Container Trial

Since 2017 I have focused on the performance of new annual and perennial introductions in regional trials. This month, I will highlight specific plants from the new variety sampler programs that international flower breeders provide... more »

Winners Circle

It can be difficult to select which varieties to add to and remove from your production each season. There are hundreds of thousands of beautiful plants to choose from; it’s really a good problem to... more »

Culture Report: Begonia Silver and T-Rex Series

About 10 years ago, Terra Nova Nurseries embarked on a breeding program that would effectively end its propagation of open market varieties and switch to proprietary, protectable, cutting-edge breeding. The company examined what was lacking... more »

Let’s Talk Chlorophytum

Chlorophytum comosum, or spider plants, have been a foliage staple in our industry for as long as I have been alive, and much beyond that as well (I am trying very hard not to identify... more »

Farwest Announces People’s Choice Winners

Three plants and four runners-up were chosen as People's Choice Award winners this year for the 2020 New Varieties Showcase, presented by the Oregon Association of Nurseries and the Farwest Show, and sponsored by Hip... more »

Terra Nova Nurseries Releases New Catalog

Terra Nova Nurseries has released its 2020-2021 edition of its plant catalog, which is digital in format and accompanied by a print and digital supplement showing and detailing key information and highlights. The digital 2020-2021... more »

PPA Names Perennial Plant of the Year for ’21

The Perennial Plant Association has named Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta as the 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year. The Perennial Plant of the Year program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout... more »

Terra Nova Showcases Bold Foliage Varieties in New Videos

Terra Nova Nurseries has announced a list of top varieties that have bold foliage color, texture, size or other unique characteristics. The company also released brand new videos showcasing select foliage varieties, including agastache, 'Poquito... more »