Benary sets up at new location for California Spring Trials 2026
Benary moves its CAST 2026 exhibit to Por La Mar Nursery in Santa Barbara, promising fresh coastal inspiration.
After more than a decade at its Watsonville, California, facility, Benary has announced a new location for California Spring Trials (CAST) 2026 and beyond: Por La Mar Nursery, located at 905 S. Patterson Ave., Santa Barbara, California.
CAST 2026 is scheduled to take place March 24-27 at various stops along the California coast.
Por La Mar Nursery is a premier grower known for its innovation, quality and coastal setting. This new collaboration intends to carry forward Benary’s tradition of bold, engaging presentations at CAST — with a fresh Santa Barbara twist.
Pentas StreetArt series
Pentas lanceolata StreetArt debuts with four colors—Red, White, Blue and Rose, anchored by a coordinated Red/White/Blue combo ideal for premium patio pots for Memorial Day, Flag Day and Fourth of July promotions. Uniform timing, strong heat tolerance and dense umbels create high-impact retail displays and reliable summer performance.
Begonia Wookie series
Begonia Wookie is a new multiflora series built for premium baskets and tough summer conditions. Wookie offers vigorous branching, masses of bright blooms and excellent heat performance. Its uniform habit and fast fill make it ideal for high-value retail programs with minimal grower input.
Begonia ‘Whopper Espresso Rose’
Begonia ‘Whopper Espresso Rose’ adds a striking dark-leaf option to the Whopper lineup, offered exclusively through Ball Seed Co. Oversized blooms, bold color contrast and strong heat performance create instant curb appeal and high-value retail impact. Outside of North America, it is sold as ‘BIG DeluXXe Rose Espresso.’
Lobelia ‘Masterpiece Sky Blue’
Lobelia Masterpiece expands for 2026 with Sky Blue, a soft and luminous addition to the series. Bred
for improved heat tolerance and uniformity, Masterpiece performs beautifully in baskets, combos
and cool-season programs. Its refined habit and vivid color deliver premium retail appeal.
Verbena ‘Flair’
Verbena bonariensis ‘Flair’ is a 2026 Fleuroselect Gold Medal Winner for innovation and appearance. It’s currently the most compact V. bonariensis available, producing bright violet, round flower clusters with strong visual impact. Its genetically compact habit eliminates the need for PGRs or pinching, enabling efficient production. Heat-tolerant, pollinator-friendly. and landscape-ready.
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Photos courtesy of Benary.