Plant Trials

FlowerTrials 2025 highlights breeding innovation, retail trends

FlowerTrials 2025 took place June 10 to 13 in the Netherlands and Germany, gathering plant breeders, growers, wholesalers and retailers from around th... more »

AAS opens entries for 2026-2029 perennial trial

All-America Selections is now accepting entries for its 2026-2029 Perennial Trial. Plant breeders are invited to submit new perennial varieties to be ... more »

BioWorks adds research associate to boost trials

BioWorks has appointed Glen Stevens as research and development associate, bringing more than 20 years of experience in biological control, soil healt... more »

Plantpeddler showcases 1500 varieties at 2025 event

Plantpeddler hosted Variety Day 2025 on Aug. 1 in Cresco, Iowa, featuring more than 1,500 varieties of vegetative annuals from breeders around the wor... more »

Rudbeckia ‘Solar Sisters’ earns 3 top industry awards

Bloomin’ Easy Plants' rudbeckia 'Solar Sisters' has earned three major industry awards this season, including the 2025 Retailers’ Choice A... more »

Color theory in bloom

Blooms in red, yellow and blue stole the show during California Spring Trials 2025. Here are some of the GPN team favorites to keep you trending into ... more »