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Big bluestem ‘Blackhawks’ named 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year
The Perennial Plant Association has announces the 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year is Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’. Selected by PPA members, this exceptional cultivar, commonly known as big bluestem 'Blackhawks', stands out for its striking... more »
Emerald Coast Growers adds 32 perennial varieties
Emerald Coast Growers has added 32 perennial varieties to its lineup for the 2025-2026 growing season. “We constantly listen to our customers’ needs and try to meet them as quickly as we can,” said Cheri... more »
Danziger varieties receive awards
Danziger announced its genetics recently received several awards, including Medals of Excellence and a Gold Medal Award. Its Cherie dahlia series received a Medal of Excellence at Cultivate‘25. Cherie offers uniform production timing and is... more »
Terra Nova to host open house during Farwest Show week
Terra Nova Nurseries announced it will host an Open House at its facility in Canby, Oregon, from Monday, Aug. 18 through Friday, Aug. 22, during the Farwest Show. Terra Nova is located 35 minutes south... more »
15 Retailers’ Choice Awards presented at Cultivate’25
Of 53 nominated products, Retailers’ Choice Awards were presented to 14 exhibiting companies for 15 products on July 14 at Cultivate’25 in Columbus, Ohio. The Garden Center Group’s Danny Summers and Tim Quebedeaux led the... more »
Proven Winners ColorChoice rose cultivars receive Local Artist awards
Two Proven Winners ColorChoice rose cultivars have received Local Artist awards in the American Rose Trials for Sustainability (A.R.T.S.) 2026 rose trials. Rose 'Reminiscent Coral' earned a Local Artist designation in the Dfa climate region,... more »
Monrovia announces Distinctive Selections for 2026
Monrovia Nursery has announced its top Distinctive Selections for 2026. “2026 will be an exciting year,” said Katie Tamony, CMO and trendspotter at Monrovia. “Our distinctive plants for this year offer something for everyone with... more »
Color theory in bloom
Blooms in red, yellow and blue stole the show at this year’s California Spring Trials. Here are some of our team’s favorites to keep your store on-trend into 2026. Blue Is the New Bold True-blue... more »
Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs to join Proven Winners EZ Scapes program
Spring Meadow Nursery and Walters Gardens recently announced that Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs will join the Proven Winners EZ Scapes program. The collaborative effort aims to make home landscaping more successful for garden centers and... more »
Star Roses and Plants to showcase new varieties at Cultivate‘25
Star Roses and Plants will present its new 2026 plant varieties at Cultivate’25, which takes place July 12-15 in Columbus, Ohio. The nine new varieties are as follows: Lagerstroemia 'Bellini Cherry' This Crape Myrtle offers... more »
First 3 2026 season AAS Winners approved
All-America Selections (AAS) has announced three new AAS Winners, the first for the 2026 gardening season. Brokers, growers and retailers can add these garden performers to their assortments to prep for upcoming demand. All AAS... more »
Monrovia marks 100 years with debut of hydrangea ‘Centennial Ruby’
In 2026, Monrovia will celebrate a century in horticulture with the debut of a new hydrangea: 'Centennial Ruby'. The new variety has deep ruby-red blooms that darken as they mature to create a dramatic, color-shifting... more »
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