Variety Info

Darwin Perennials’ Trial Performance: 2019 Introductions

Perennial breeders have recognized the value of the summer trials for testing plant performance, exposure to the industry, and using the information for marketing and promotion of current and new introductions. Darwin Perennials has increased... more »

Culture Report: Begonia ‘Canary Wings’

Begonias of all shapes and sizes have exploded onto the market in recent years offering diversity along with the performance customers crave. One introduction this year that truly stands apart is ‘Canary Wings’ begonia. Its... more »

Summer Trial Performers from Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange is committed to the trials program, and its extensive annual and perennial portfolio was well represented this year throughout the country. In this article I will focus on current and new annual introductions... more »

PPA Selects 2019 Perennial of the Year

Stachys ‘Hummelo' has been selected as the Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. Selected and introduced by famed German grower Ernst Pagels in the late 1990s, this perennial further gained popularity... more »

University of Georgia’s 2018 Award Winners

As fall is in full swing and winter is quickly approaching, many of the country's trial gardens are coming to a close — if they haven't already. Some, like the University of Georgia, stay open... more »

Selecta One: Distinctive Summer Trial Selections

Selecta One breeding has been dynamic and innovative, beginning with the calibrachoa MiniFamous Doubles in 2006 and continuing with many Fleuroselect winners since 2012, including dahlia 'Dalaya Yogi', petunia 'Sweet Sunshine Provence', calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Double... more »

Stand Out With These New Perennials

Over the past few years, breeders have been and continue to focus on perennial breeding. They are introducing new and exciting varieties that strengthen their popularity at the consumer level. In the September issue of... more »

‘Alma’ Named Best in Show at SAF Meeting

‘Alma’, a bright white daisy spray mum with a green center from breeder Deliflor, took top honors winning Best in Show in the Outstanding Varieties Competition during the Society of American Florists’ 134th Annual Convention in... more »