Variety Info

Creating Better Combos

The Kwik Kombos concept was created with a vision to develop a combination solution with a robust retail presence, as well as to provide both simplicity and success to the grower. These criteria are the... more »

PPA Names 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year

Perennial Plant Association recently announced Aralia ‘Sun King’ as the 2020 Perennial Plant of the Year. Aralia 'Sun King' brings a bright pop of glowing color and texture, the perfect anchor for the shade to... more »

Southern Stunners

Each summer, members of the industry travel to Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina to visit the Southern Plant Trials. Growers, breeders, retailers and others are able to observe and evaluate new introductions in a high-temperature... more »

Summer Survivors in the Southern Plant Trials

In early June, I attended the Southern Plant Trials in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina, and I returned in mid-August to evaluate the top new performers following two months of continued high temperatures and humidity.... more »

Culture Report: Corydalis flexuosa ‘Porcelain Blue’

Our team was truly amazed by how truly blue this corydalis from Plant Haven was our first time seeing it at the California Spring Trials. No hints of greens or lavenders, this is a true... more »

Get Ready for Senetti with These Production Pointers!

{Sponsored} For early spring color, you can’t beat Senetti pericallis from Suntory Flowers. Flower count can be as high as 200 on a plant grown in a 10-inch pot in electric shades of blue, purple,... more »

And the Winners Are …

Selecting which new plant introductions to add to your production each year can seem daunting. With breeding companies introducing hundreds of new varieties each year, how can you possibly predict the ones that will be... more »

Summer Survivors and Thrivers

Earlier this year, columnist Vaughn Fletcher attended and evaluated the trial at Costa Farms in Florida. He shared his thoughts on the 2020 annual and perennial introductions in the June and July issues of GPN.... more »