Variety Info

MSU Previews Poinsettias at Open House

Although it’s only mid-November, poinsettias will be arriving very soon at garden centers — some may have already arrived — for the holiday season. In many people’s minds, the traditional poinsettia color is red, but... more »

Six New Varieties Named AAS Winners

All-America Selections (AAS) has an additional six new AAS Winners available for the 2023 garden season. Brokers, growers and retailers have plenty of time to add these proven performers to their assortment to aid consumers... more »

Vaughn’s View: Leaf Colors and Textures in Coleus

The breeding, trialing and introduction of new seed and vegetative coleus in the past 20 years has been nothing short of remarkable. We now have a multitude of cultivars and series available from a wide... more »

Culture Report: Zydeco Zinnia

Zydeco zinnia, a 2022 intro from Syngenta Flowers, brings impressive flower power to the garden and exceptional profitability to the bench. Zydeco is recognized for its striking combination of extra large Zinnia elegans-type flowers positioned... more »

The Triple Crown of Horticulture Is Named

Three major industry non-profits have joined forces to promote a plant class and specific variety, all in unison, and for good reason. For All-America Selections, one of the first perennial winners from their three-winter trial... more »

Danziger Kicks Off 2024 Season with InnovationFest

Nature gives us the beauty of colorful blooms, brings a sense of calm to our chaotic lives and offers a reason to connect to the world around us. 2024 is a celebration of that beauty... more »

2023 Poinsettias Catalog Available From Selecta One

Selecta One announces the release of its 2023 Poinsettias catalog – a 50-page resource filled with new products, regional recommendations, production tips from experts and market trend insights. This year’s catalog focuses on “All you... more »

Winners’ Circle

Each year GPN compiles a list of award-winning varieties that have impressed judges throughout the country and abroad. Every organization has a slightly different method of choosing its standout performers, but one thing all these... more »