Danziger offers preview of 2024 CAST display
Danziger is offering a preview of its 2024 CAST display in Gilroy, California, displaying both what’s new and a glimpse of the future. New breeding work is providing solutions for challenges every grower will face, both now and moving forward. Danziger’s 2025 lineup is bringing improved resilience, increased adaptability and unstoppable bloom power in both new and existing varieties.
“Our CAST display will highlight all the ways our genetics thrive in challenging environmental conditions and provide the highest level of performance for growers,” said Ori Danziger, deputy CEO. “Our focus is on cultivating the future, anticipating the needs of our partners and helping them grow top-quality plant material that growers, retailers and home gardeners will love.”
Hybrid impatiens Sol Luma Prime
In addition to all the new 2025 genetics, visitors will find retail display inspiration, an expanded showcase of Danziger’s cut flower program and breakthrough genetics such as the new hybrid impatiens ‘Sol Luma Prime’ series. This series is set to revolutionize the growing experience, offering a shorter cycle, blooming up to seven days earlier, with excellent uniformity across the colors. Sol Luma Prime adapts to weather conditions and home gardener needs as well, with outstanding wilting recovery, and its ability to thrive in both sun and shade. ‘Sol Luma Prime’ is available in six colors including Orchid, a vibrant deep pink selection.
Calibrachoa ‘Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry’
The bold and bountiful blooms of calibrachoa ‘Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry’ make it a standout new introduction. Loads of brilliant, golden yellow flowers feature an extra special sparkle with a striking splash of cherry. This medium-vigor calibrachoa is the perfect addition to hanging baskets and combinations.
Verbena ‘Vanessa Bicolor Light Pink’
The verbena Vanessa series is a must-have for growers and home gardeners with proven mildew resistance, excellent adaptability to environmental changes and long-lasting bloom power. Danziger breeders are continuously working on bringing novelties to this well-known series, expanding its color line. Verbena ‘Vanessa Bicolor Light Pink’, new for 2025, is the perfect addition to any combination.
Petunias ‘Capella Pink Morn’ and ‘Capella Fuchsia Lace’
The Capella series might just be the perfect petunia for both growers and home gardeners. Capella meets every grower need, performing well in propagation, blooming early enough for any program, and creating a tidy pot with minimal PGR use. Capella will continue to grow and gain size in the garden with plenty of bloom power. This series offers 22 color choices, including two new favorites, Pink Morn and Fuchsia Lace. Pink Morn brings a new pattern to Capella, with bright pink rims and a multi-colored eye. Fuchsia Lace offers a splash of intense color with a bright rim.
Portulaca ‘Mega Pazzaz Papaya Twist’
Portulaca ‘Mega Pazzaz Papaya Twist’ can handle extreme heat and low water conditions without sacrificing bloom power. The mega-sized flowers grace the garden with striking colors and semi-trailing habit. Three new hues join the series in 2025 including the vibrant ‘Mega Pazzaz Papaya Twist’, with attention-grabbing yellow and orange blooms in a new twist pattern.
Nemesia ‘Nesia Tangerine’
The Nemesia Nesia series offers multicolored, early spring blooms that are more heat tolerant than other varieties on the market. New for 2025, Nesia Tangerine is covered in bright, orange and yellow color-saturated blooms. Each color in the series stays compact, making it perfect for six packs. Nesia will continue to gain size, filling larger pots.
Calibrachoa ‘Eyeconic Orange’
Bold, beautiful and intriguing, Danziger’s calibrachoa Eyeconic series features large blooms in gorgeous colors. New for 2025, calibrachoa ‘Eyeconic Orange’ brings juicy citrus colors to the garden, with bright blooms that draw you in with a deep orange eye. Stunning on its own in hanging baskets and containers, this calibrachoa also blends beautifully in combos.
Echinacea ‘Guatemala Papaya’
Danziger is growing its echinacea program with a new addition to the Guatemala series. Echinacea ‘Guatemala Papaya’ features stunning, bright orange blooms that standout in the garden center and in the garden. Guatemala is a high-performing, URC series that flowers in weeks 22 to 24, then provides long-lasting bloom power for the home gardener. This first year flowering perennial requires no vernalization or bulking and is recommended for Zones 5 to 11.