Variety Info

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 »

AAS Winners announced for 2025

All-America Selections (AAS) has announced five new AAS Winners for the 2025 gardening season. This brings the total number of 2025 AAS Winners to 20.All AAS Winners are trialed throughout North America by professional, independent... more »

Syngenta updates website for Sunfinity sunflowers

Syngenta Flowers has launched a redesigned consumer website for its Sunfinity sunflower brand, providing home gardeners with expanded resources and growing tips. Sunfinity sunflowers, introduced in 2017, differ from traditional varieties by continuing to bloom... more »

Poinsettia Variety Day 2024

At the annual December event, industry members descended upon Cresco, Iowa, for Plantpeddler’s 2024 Poinsettia Variety Day. This trial has become a must-attend event for breeders, brokers, growers and retailers, as trial attendance and the... more »

Turn over a new leaf at California Spring Trials 2025

California Spring Trials is always a blast of new forms, colors and trending tips. Officially set for March 25 to 29, more than 30 breeding companies are in preparation to show off the newest plant... more »

Culture Report: Heliopsis ‘Burning Hearts’

Heliopsis, commonly known as oxeye sunflower, is one of the most impactful genera in terms of garden and landscape applications. Garden centers, landscape contractors and professional growers are tapping into it for its intrinsic value... more »

EHR highlights top plant varieties in thrive report

Eason Horticultural Resources has released its latest EHR Thrive Report, featuring standout plant varieties from 2024 trials. The report provides insights into top-performing new and returning selections based on national summer trials and real-world growing... more »

Cascading hydrangea and slender ginkgo win top honors

Two standout plants have earned top recognition from the Nursery & Garden Industry of Victoria as 2025 Plants of the Year. Fairytrail Bride hydrangea, part of the Cascade hydrangea series, was named Plant of the... more »

PHS shares 2025 gardening trends

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) highlights emerging trends that span floral, landscape and ornamental design, as well as houseplants and vegetable gardening. Gardeners nationwide can look to PHS for inspiration and expert guidance in the... more »

Mocha mousse color inspires 2025 plant palette release

Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled its annual Pantone Color of the Year plant list, featuring varieties inspired by Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse. This curated selection highlights plants that reflect the brown hues of mocha mousse... more »