Variety Info

Suntory Expands Princettia Supply

Just in time for the next poinsettia season, Suntory Flowers has announced it will license three farms to produce Princettia euphorbia cuttings for North America in 2021. The company's long-standing partnership with Dümmen Orange will... more »

Plant Celebration in the Northland

In August, I attended the annual Plantpeddler flower trial in northeast Iowa to evaluate many current and new introductions for 2021. I returned three weeks later, following extremely hot and humid weather conditions, to review... more »

Culture Report: Lavender Javelin Forte Series

The stunning Javelin Forte series (Lavandula stoechas) is a vegetatively propagated Spanish lavender with brightly colored sterile flag-like bracts atop the inflorescence. The series includes three colors: Deep Purple, White and Deep Rose. They have... more »

Danziger’s NovemberFest 2020 Goes Virtual

NovemberFest, Danziger's flagship annual event, marks the kick-off of the new season and a chance for industry members — growers, retailers and distributors — to explore the company's latest genetics and assortment from its R&D... more »

Top Picks at Plantpeddler

Plantpeddler, located in Cresco, Iowa, hosts one of the country's largest and most extensive plant trials each year. This year, the grower celebrated its 40th year in business with a full day of events on... more »

Plantpeddler Poinsettia Variety Day to Take Place Dec. 3

Plantpeddler's 2020 Poinsettia Variety Day will take place Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the company's facilities in Cresco, Iowa. All horticulture professionals in production, distribution, wholesale and retail are invited to... more »

Star Roses and Plants Earns 2021 AGRS Awards

Star Roses and Plants has announced two of its roses won awards from the 2021 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) testing program. AGRS recognizes roses that are easy to care for, disease resistant and suitable... more »

2021 Standouts at CSU

Colorado State University hosts one of the country's most extensive flower trials each year, with 22 participating breeders and more than 1,000 varieties in sun and beds as well as containers. This was the 26th... more »