Danziger shares visitors’ top picks from CAST 2024
Danziger recently revealed its visitors top picks from its 2024 CAST display in Gilroy, California. Visitors’ choices reportedly went beyond new colors, gravitating toward unique solutions for growers.
“Visitors to our CAST display told us growers are looking for solutions, and better options,” said Ori Danziger, deputy CEO. “Our goal is to make growing top-quality plant material easier. Our 2025 introductions bring more novelties, and the vibrant bloom colors everyone is looking for, paired with improved resilience, increased adaptability and solutions growers need to thrive.”
Here is a look at visitor favorites:
For the past several years, Danziger’s research and development team has focused on expanding its calibrachoa series. With the 2025 introductions, Danziger’s calibrachoa lineup is deep, with extensive color options and series timed for consistent growth. There are five series to choose from, including the Lia series, chosen for its well branched, medium vigor habit and stunning performance in baskets. Calibrachoa ‘Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry’ turned heads at CAST, with striking golden yellow flowers accented by a splash of cherry red. Stunning on its own, Lia Abstract Lemon Cherry is also an eye-catching addition to combinations.
Danziger petunia series are also showcasing the benefits of extensive research. New novelties were highlighted at CAST, to rave reviews, not only for color choices, but for consistent series growth and usage options. Danziger offers several petunia series, all with unique characteristics, simplifying the selection and growing process for customers. ‘RAY Shadow’ was a standout at CAST with its large flowers that start out yellow and mature through hues of rose and purple. With its dramatic eye and color combinations, it will be a standout at retail.
The adaptability and options provided by the new hybrid impatiens Sol Luma Prime series garnered attention as well. This series is set to revolutionize the growing experience, offering a shorter finish time. Sol Luma Prime blooms up to seven days earlier and is a better option for varying growing conditions than traditional New Guinea impatiens. It provides excellent uniformity across the colors, making it a great alternative to other series on the market. It also adapts to weather conditions, with outstanding wilting recovery at retail and for the home gardener. Available in six colors, Sol Luna Prime blooms and grows in both sun and shade.
The creative combinations of Danziger’s Durabella program are always a main attraction at CAST. Visitors vote on new experimental combinations to be launched in 2026 and get to see their favorites from prior years in full bloom. More than 30 new recipes were showcased.
Visitors were also able to see the high-quality cuttings available from Danziger’s Floresta foliage program. Indoor production at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Guatemala provides growers with a consistent and reliable supply of superior foliage unrooted cuttings.
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