Variety Info

Culture Report: Hellebore Frostkiss and Winter Angels series

One of the first plants I noticed in the trials area when I started working at Pacific Plug & Liner more than 10 years ago was a hellebore. Being from Texas, I had no clue... more »

Spring is for CAST

Come experience this year’s latest variety introductions at the 2023 California Spring Trials. From March 29 to April 2*, breeders will display their best varieties for 2023. This year, 10 locations throughout California will be... more »

Popular poinsettias for 2023

Poinsettias are one of those odd crops that we only get to see and evaluate once a year, but luckily it happens to be right before booking season, leaving the trial notes fresh in our... more »

Proven Winners ColorChoice Rose Earns Top Marks at AGRS Trials

The Proven Winners ColorChoice Oso Easy landscape rose collection is earning U.S. regional awards. American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) recently announced trial results for the 2023 season, and 'Oso Easy Urban Legend' landscape rose has... more »

Mt. Cuba Center Releases Carex Trial Results

According to a four-year trial conducted by Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, carex, also known as sedges, are one of the most effective and versatile problem-solving plants for home gardens. The trial evaluated 70... more »

Monrovia Introduces 3 New Rose Series for 2023

Research shows consumers are looking for beautiful, high petal count roses that bring fragrance, intense color and disease resistance to the garden. With those features in mind, Monrovia is introducing three new rose series, with... more »

Spring Meadow Nursery Introduces New Varieties for 2023 Trade Shows

Spring Meadow Nursery unveils 25 new Proven Winners ColorChoice shrub varieties for 2023, many of which will be available for viewing this January in the Spring Meadow booth at trade shows across the country. Adding... more »

National Garden Bureau Chooses Green Thumb Award Winners for 2023

National Garden Bureau announced six live goods and two hard goods as winners of the 2023 Green Thumb Award. Winners were chosen based on these four criteria: uniqueness, technological innovation, ability to solve a gardening... more »