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April 20, 2018
California Dreaming Takes on a Whole New Meaning at CAST 2018
At California Spring Trials 2018, the Greenhouse Grower team witnessed the revitalization of a company, plus some awesome merchandising displays, and efforts toward automation.
April 19, 2018
California Spring Trials 2018: New Intros from Syngenta Flowers, Hishtil, Jaldety, Cohen Propagators, Bailey Nurseries, and More
Check out the newest 2018 plant introductions from Syngenta Flowers, Hishtil, Jaldety, Cohen Propagators, Nir Nursery, Bailey Nurseries, and Sunset Western/Southern Living Plants.
April 19, 2018
CAST 2018: Dr. A’s Favorites From Syngenta Flowers, Bailey Nurseries, and More
From an exciting perennial to a new white begonia, Allan Armitage says these showstoppers deserve recognition.
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March 27, 2018
Industry Influencer Helmut Kientzler Dies
One of the managing directors of the Kientzler group of companies, which was largely responsible for the introduction of vegetative annuals in the marketplace, died unexpectedly on March 7.
January 4, 2018
Stand-Out New Varieties That Keep D.S. Cole Growers Co…
See what new varieties stood out to Doug Cole, owner of D.S. Cole Growers in Loudon, NH, this year.
December 19, 2017
34 New Flowering Annuals to Brighten Up Your Product Mi…
Consumers will soon have the opportunity to experiment with colorful, big-impact blooms in their containers and landscapes. Here are 31 new introductions to consider that will color-up your product mix.
November 14, 2017
Eason Horticultural Resources Introduces New Decorative…
Created by Hishtil Nursery in Israel, the new decorative forms of calibrachoa feature an 8- to 12-inch stem and come in four colors of calibrachoa blooms on top.
September 3, 2017
Growing Tips for Helianthus Sunflower ‘Sunfinity…
This annual sunflower is a profuse bloomer with strong branching that produces multiple flowers per plant from spring to fall.
August 29, 2017
27 New Impatiens for Spring Color in 2018
Gardeners love impatiens because they are one of the few plants that offer stand-out, splashy blooms for shady areas, and in some cases full sun. There's no shortage of new introductions this year to choose from for your 2018 product mix. Here are 27 new and improved varieties to consider offering to your customers.
August 3, 2017
Five Characteristics Breeders Want in Top-Performing Sp…
New spring annuals have to provide something for everyone — longevity, durability, performance, and more — if they want to meet breeders’ high standards for market-worthy plants.
August 3, 2017
Why Eccentricity is the New Black in Spring Annuals
Consumers judge plants by appearance, color impact, and ease of maintenance, which is why retailers want new spring annuals that are novel standouts.
June 8, 2017
AmericanHort Update on Genetically Engineered Petunias
AmericanHort is actively assisting affected plant breeders, distributors, growers, and retailers as the genetically modified petunia regulatory response continues. Since the last update, there have been several changes to the list of petunias confirmed or suspected of being genetically engineered and therefore unauthorized to be imported or sold. Also, the list of recognized laboratories for petunia variety confirmation testing has expanded. Most importantly, petunia varieties on the USDA-APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) list require an APHIS Form 2000 for importation. APHIS also began requiring that any Petunia spp. Shipments, not including regulated GE varieties, must be accompanied by a list of variety names. This resulted in some inspection delays at the USDA-APHIS plant inspection station in Atlanta over the past two weeks. In response, AmericanHort has negotiated a more flexible approach with APHIS, and new guidance has just been posted for importing Petunia plants, cuttings, or seed. The new guidance allows […]
May 25, 2017
Genetically Modified Petunia Update: Breeders Take Swif…
Now that the initial shock of genetically engineered petunias is wearing off, breeders continue testing for tainted stock and look toward the future. On the consumer side, uncertainties remain.
May 23, 2017
USDA-APHIS Bulletin on Unauthorized Distribution of Gen…
On May 2, 2017, USDA-APHIS was informed that an orange petunia variety was potentially genetically engineered and had been imported and moved interstate without required authorization by APHIS. This led to testing of numerous petunia varieties, which confirmed this particular variety and several others are genetically engineered, and meet the regulatory definition of a regulated article under APHIS regulations. APHIS continues to work with the industry to ensure unauthorized GE petunias are not distributed in the United States.
May 22, 2017
Genetically Modified Petunia Update: Question and Answe…
AmericanHort’s key role interfacing with the USDA on the recall of genetically modified petunias has helped the horticulture industry rapidly address the problem. Senior Vice President Craig Regelbrugge talks about recent updates, the impact on the industry, and where it goes from here.
April 25, 2017
41 New Vegetative Petunias From California Spring Trial…
With the abundance of new introductions for the 2018 retail season, we’ve made it easier for you to sift through them by separating out the vegetative petunias from the Northern sites, which includes selections from Westhoff Flowers, Sakata Ornamentals, Danziger, Proven Winners, and Syngenta flowers.
March 17, 2017
Phlox, Zinnias, and More for 2018 From California Sprin…
We asked breeders to share with us pictures and information on some of the great new annuals that you'll see at California Spring Trials 2017. They didn't let you down.
March 14, 2017
Begonias, Dahlias, and More for 2018 from California Sp…
We asked breeders to share with us pictures and information on some of the great new annuals that you'll see at California Spring Trials 2017. They didn't let you down.
March 7, 2017
New Petunias and Calibrachoas for 2018 from California …
We asked breeders to share with us pictures and information on some of the great new petunias and calibrachoas that you'll see at California Spring Trials 2017. They didn't let you down.
December 2, 2016
Four Mixed Container Trends To Watch
Mixed containers are still one of the best-selling SKUs at retail. Pay attention to these four trends that are making their mark on multi-liner mixes and combination containers.
September 7, 2016
Check Out The Best Annuals For Attracting Bees And Butt…
Public interest in protecting bees and other pollinators has initiated a new market for flowers that are good food plants for pollinators. Here's a list of annuals Michigan State University Extension recommends that are attractive to bees and other pollinators.