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Bloomin’ Easy partners with Pacific Plug & Liner to expand perennial supply

April 27, 2026
Bloomin’ Easy partners with Pacific Plug & Liner to expand perennial supply

Key takeaways: Bloomin’ Easy Plants formed a partnership with Pacific Plug & Liner to expand perennial supply in North America. The agreement includes Smith Gardens, supporting production and distribution to mass retail channels. The partnership... more »
Registration opens for 2026 Southern Garden Tour across three states

April 23, 2026
Registration open for trial garden tour across three states

Key takeaways The Southern Garden Tour runs June 2-4 Events take place in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina Attendees can evaluate hundreds of new plant varieties Registration is open for the 2026 Southern Garden Tour, a... more »

April 22, 2026
PHS unveils 2026 Gold Medal Plant award winners

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced its 2026 Gold Medal Plant winners, a curated list of standout plants now available at garden retailers across the region. Established in 1979, the Gold Medal Plant program... more »
Danziger CAST 2026 Petunias 'Capella Inked' and Capella 'Rose Ink'

April 22, 2026
Danziger shares CAST 2026 visitors’ top picks

Now that California Spring Trials (CAST) is complete, Danziger has shared the top selections visitors predict will be on home gardeners' wish lists next season. Petunias 'Capella Inked' and Capella 'Rose Ink' (top photo) Capella... more »
Dümmen Orange showcases varieties rooted in science and art at CAST 2026

April 20, 2026
Dümmen Orange showcases varieties rooted in science and art at CAST 2026

Dümmen Orange brought the art of science and the science of art to life at California Spring Trials (CAST). Across annuals, perennials and combination programs, the 2027 lineup delivers innovation, flexibility and reliable performance for... more »
Rewilding - Phoenix Rising - Laurel-Brook Gardens - Credit Becca Mathias

April 14, 2026
PHS names top global gardening trends from the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) has announced its predictions for global gardening trends to emerge from the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.” In 2026, the theme “Rooted: Origins of American... more »
Star Roses and Plants new rose introductions for 2027

April 14, 2026
Star Roses and Plants announces 4 new roses for 2027

Star Roses and Plants has announced four new rose introductions for 2027. The varieties are Be Good, Brick House Yellow, Lemon Frost and Triple Knock Out. Be Good... more »
Keep color selling longer with shoulder-season crops Dummen Orange Calibrachoa Rainbow Dragon Berry

April 2026
Keep color selling longer with shoulder-season crops

Season-extending varieties provide gardeners with dependable color, texture and performance during transitional times of the year. This gives growers and retailers the opportunity to extend sales by filling gaps when traditional options may struggle to... more »
Cut flowers once again held an impressive presence at California Spring Trials. Sakata Snapdragon Snapstar

A cut above: Cut flower finds at CAST 2026
A cut above: Cut flower finds at CAST 2026

Plant breeders continue to bring new cut flower varieties to the market as consumer demand remains strong. As the many genus shown at California Spring Trials this year showed, bold colors, fragrance and sturdy stems... more »

March 27, 2026
2026 CAST Day 3 retail inspiration

Sunshine Day PanAmerican Seed brought the sunshine with its new helianthus ‘Always Sunny Gold F1’ display. Glow Up Raker-Roberta’s created display for its two new colors of Firefly petunia, including an indoor display for attendees... more »

March 26, 2026
2026 CAST Day 2 retail inspiration

Beach Day Benary set up a beach-themed display as a nod to its new Santa Barbara location. Petal-a-Round Dümmen Orange highlighted its potunia collection in a round display. Wall Flowers An accent wall served as... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries has added to its echinacea Delightful series with echinacea 'Delightful Prosecco’

March 19, 2026
Terra Nova adds to Delightful echinacea series

Terra Nova Nurseries has added to its echinacea Delightful series with echinacea 'Delightful Prosecco’, a coneflower with double yellow blooms. Prosecco grows with a stout, bouquet-style branching habit and has golden, pom-pom flowers perched atop... more »