Plant Trials

Deadline extended to enter perennials in 2025 AAS Trials

All-America Selections announced an extension for breeders to enter perennial varieties for evaluation in the 2025 AAS Trials. The new deadline to... more »

Danziger’s 2024 top trial performers

Danziger has released its North American trial results, and varieties with eye-catching colors and unique patterns are making the list. These trial st... more »

Captivating combinations that are easy to finish for growers

In response to a need for easy combinations, breeders have created mixes that make retail-ready containers a breeze for growers. Through trials, varie... more »

Trial Garden Report: Brilliant blooms in North Carolina

Bernadette Clark from JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University provided us with a trial garden report. Days during the reporting perio... more »

2024 Plantpeddler Trial Gardens and Variety Day recap

Plantpeddler has recorded another Variety Day in the books! The 2024 event on August 2, focused on the goal of: “Testing the best in the Midwest.”... more »

Editor’s letter: Strolling through trial gardens

Trial gardens throughout the U.S. are a beautiful escape into vivid colors and striking foliage combinations. They also provide influential knowledge ... more »