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’
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Capella petunias are top performers in propagation and offer a naturally controlled habit that makes them the perfect petunia for quart production. They’ll continue to grow, filling out beautifully in the landscape, combos and larger pots. The series’ new pattern had CAST visitors taking notice. ‘Capella Inked’ features bright white blooms with dramatic and intricate veining through the centers, while ‘Capella Rose Ink’ adds beautiful blush hued blooms with a deep, dark eye and the unique, artfully detailed pattern.
Nemesia ‘Nesia Arctic Blue’
The stunning blue color and amazing fragrance of this new nemesia was turning heads at CAST. Nemesia ‘Nesia Arctic Blue’ features loads of multicolor blooms for gorgeous spring show. This series features 16 colors in all and is a must have for early spring color, long-lasting combos as well as 6-packs and quarts.
Calibrachoa ‘Ombre Tyler Glam’
Calibrachoa ‘Ombre Tyler Glam’ has dramatic red, yellow and orange blooms. This crowd favorite features large, multi-hued flowers that add a luminescent, hot tropical flair to hanging baskets and patio pots.
Diascia ‘Trinity White’
The Trinity Diascia series brings dependability to the market with an interspecific series that holds its large flowers longer, continues flowering even into the heat of the summer and stands up to tough weather conditions. Diascia ‘Trinity White’ was a big winner with pure white blooms and dense, strong presence.
Hybrid Impatiens ‘Sol Luna Prime Luxe Lavender’
Danziger Hybrid Impatiens bring premium performance to the market. Backed by 25 years of breeding innovations, Sol Luna Prime offers outstanding uniformity and plants that shine with an abundance of colorful blooms. ‘Sol Luna Prime Luxe Lavender’ was a crowd favorite for its unique color and large blooms — it’s sure to stand out at retail.
Photos by Teresa McPherson.
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