Plant Trials

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 ... more »

Terra Nova Nurseries perennial awarded at CSU Flower Trials

Terra Nova Nurseries recently announced that its sedum ‘Conga Line’ variety received the Best of 2024 Perennial award at the Colorado Stat... more »

Poinsettia Variety Day highlights top-performing plants

More than 150 attendees gathered for Poinsettia Variety Day on Dec. 5, an annual event showcasing over 200 commercial poinsettia varieties. ... more »

NGB will unveil new management system for 2025 California Spring Trials

National Garden Bureau (NGB) will manage the California Spring Trials, formerly known as the "Pack Trials". This marks a significant shift for the... more »

Forty under 40 perspectives: Native plant trials at Mt. Cuba Center

Mt. Cuba Center has a long history of conservation dating back to the 1930s when Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland purchased land in the rolling hill... more »

Trial Garden Report: Penn State Flower Trials

The Penn State Flower Trials is located at the Southeast Agricultural Research & Extension Center (SEAREC). It serves as living laboratories and g... more »