Concept Plants reveals 2026 introductions
Concept Plants has announced its new lineup for 2026, intended to elevate gardens, inspire growers and meet evolving market demand.
“Our 2026 collection reflects the innovation and passion that drive everything we do at Concept Plants,” said Peter van Rijssen, owner. “These new introductions bring bold genetics, stronger performance and fresh possibilities for growers and gardeners worldwide. We’re proud to champion varieties that not only meet today’s market needs but help shape the future of horticulture.”
Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Berry Bordeaux’ delivers season-long impact with vivid burgundy new growth that deepens through summer and transitions to rich rose-pink tones, complemented by dark burgundy bracts and contrasting yellow-green floral bracts. Its compact 16-by-16-inch habit, strong upright stems and exceptional resilience — including drought and heat tolerance, high deer resistance and impressive winter hardiness — make it a standout choice for modern, low-maintenance landscapes. A versatile performer for borders, mixed plantings, and containers, this variety brings bold color and reliable structure to areas hardy up to Zone 4b.
Liners of Berry Bordeaux are available through Pacific Plug & Liner.
Hydrangea arborescens ‘Candybelle Sorbet’ joins the Candybelle arborescens family with strong stems, healthy foliage and large dark pink flower umbels that bloom from July into September. Its compact, sturdy habit and reliable performance make it an appealing choice for both home gardeners and landscape professionals. With vibrant color, vigorous growth and excellent structural strength, Candybelle Sorbet is poised to become a standout Hydrangea arborescent. Hardy to Zone 5b.
Liners of Candybelle Sorbet available from Meridian Young Plants with finished plants from JRT Nursery.
Miscanthus ‘Lady in Red’ brings exceptional elegance to the landscape with dark purple-green spring foliage that transforms into brilliant red by autumn, highlighted by silvery white plumes for striking contrast. Its neat, upright habit, strong seasonal color and reliable winter hardiness make it a standout ornamental grass for patios, borders and naturalistic plantings. Low-maintenance and resistance to diseases and pests, ‘Lady in Red’ offers year-round structure and beauty. Zone 4a.
Liners of ‘Lady in Red’ available from Meridian Young Plants with finished plants from JRT Nursery.
Nepeta ‘Blue Planet’ impresses with its dense panicles of deep blue-violet blooms that flower abundantly from June to September. Its aromatic foliage, compact growth habit and exceptional disease resistance make it a standout choice for borders, containers and pollinator-friendly plantings. Reliable and vibrant, ‘Blue Planet’ delivers structure, color, and garden performance season after season. Zone 5b.
URC’s available from Quality Cuttings and URCs and young plants are available from Succulents Unlimited.
Scirpus ‘Stars and Stripes’ delivers bold visual impact with its bright yellow-centered, green-edged foliage and golden summer stems topped with nodding yellow flower clusters. Its tidy mounding habit, elegantly arching stems and ability to thrive in both wet and dry conditions make it a versatile, low-maintenance choice for borders, meadows and naturalistic plantings. Highly resilient and not susceptible to pests or diseases, this Zone 4a perennial brings season-long color and effortless structure to any landscape.
Liners of ‘Stars and Stripes’ available through Emerald Coast Growers, Meridian Young Plants and Pacific Plug & Liner.
A breakthrough in the Sorbaria family, ‘Crimson Feather’ erupts with vivid crimson-red new growth that glows against its feathery golden and lime-green foliage. This compact, ultra-hardy and disease-free shrub brings bold color from spring into summer and shines in borders, containers, Japanese-style gardens, or as a pollinator-friendly low hedge — truly a standout in any landscape. Hardy to Zone 7b.
Liners of Crimson Feather available from Meridian Young Plants, with finished plants from JRT Nursery and Monrovia.
Photos courtesy of Concept Plants.
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