Vaughn’s View
Vaughn’s View: Define the New Lantana Introductions
The extensive breeding, development, testing, and introduction of new hybrids and cultivars has been rapid and extensive the past 20 years. For exampl... more »
All Star Begonias
Two years ago, I wrote an article on new begonia varieties and have focused on specific varieties in previous and subsequent articles. The diversity a... more »
Bold, Flashy and Durable 2021 Summer Trials
I completed my trial visits in mid-September, and it has been another extraordinary year with a wide range of new and exciting annuals for 2022. This ... more »
Flamboyant 2022 Petunia Introductions
In one of my articles last summer I described the petunia breeding evolution and and their development and then followed up with a description of many... more »
Brilliant & Resilient Annuals
We have all experienced that moment when we enter a summer trial and our eyes are drawn to varieties that evoke dynamic energy and sudden impact. What... more »
Vivid & Vibrant Perennials
Costa Farms perennial trial in Miami, Florida, consisted of 140 seed and vegetative varieties submitted by 11 international and domestic perennial bre... more »