The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed attendees and exhibitors to a sold-out trade show floor at the Baltimore Convention Center from Jan. 7-9, 2026. The centerpiece of MANTS is the connection among talented growers, innovative suppliers, and seasoned industry experts, all eager to connect, collaborate, and share their insights.
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Bloombux® Blush Rhododendron (Bloomin’ Easy)
Bloombux® Blush is a small-leaf Rhododendron that grows low and dense like a boxwood, but gets covered in lovely blush pink flowers each spring for an elegant, one-of-a-kind look. There's also a sister variety, Bloombux® Magenta, with rich pink flowers and taller growth. Both of these new varieties are exclusive to Bloomin' Easy®, the brand for young homeowners. https://bloomineasyplants.com/
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First Editions® Spring Sizzle® (First Editions Shrubs and Trees)
Spring Sizzle® Panicle Hydrangea is one of the earliest blooming panicle Hydrangeas on the market, featuring white flowers that quickly transform to deep red, even in warm regions. With strong stems that hold blooms upright, this Hydrangea is perfect for hedges and foundation plantings. https://firsteditionsplants.com
DreamCloud® Reblooming Hydrangea brings pure white blooms to the landscape all season long. The flowers stay attractive late into the season and are slower to fade or brown than other varieties. DreamCloud® is a strong rebloomer through fall and displays excellent disease resistance to mildew and Cercospora. With strong stems and a mature size of 3 to 4 feet, DreamCloud® is a great focal point, mid-size hedge, or in decorative containers.
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Loropetalum Purple Charm™ (Plant Development Services, Inc.)
Purple Charm™ Loropetalum is the ultimate compact foliage plant. A versatile and resilient shrub, Purple Charm™ maintains a dense, attractively rounded form, reaching 3 to 4 feet tall and wide at maturity. Fine-textured, deep-purple foliage provides dramatic, year-round color and contrast. This deep hue is contrasted each spring by a vivid display of fringe-like red blooms. Ideal for adding evergreen structure to borders, containers, and mass plantings. Hardy in Zones 7-10 in full sun to part shade. Available to trade in 2026 via the Southern Living® Plant Collection. https://plantdevelopment.com/
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Li'l Magenta™ Butterfly Candy® Butterfly Bush (Plant Development Services, Inc.)
Li'l Magenta™ is the latest addition to the celebrated Butterfly Candy® Butterfly Bush collection, offering retailers an instantly appealing dwarf shrub with a continuous display of saturated reddish-pink blooms. This 2026 trade introduction boasts deep magenta flower spikes that are irresistible to pollinators from late spring until frost. Perfect for containers, flowering borders, and tight spaces, Li'l Magenta™ offers robust color and consistent performance, making it the low-maintenance, high-impact perennial that customers will seek out next season, reliably hardy to Zone 5. Size at maturity is 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.
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Empress Purple Tomato (Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants)
The world's first truly purple tomato. A bold fusion of science and flavor. With its deep violet skin, vibrant interior, and elevated antioxidants, Empress Purple Tomato™ delivers exceptional taste and nutrition in every bite. Packed with antioxidants. Twice the shelf life of red tomatoes. https://www.raker.com/
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Firefly Petunia (Raker-Roberta’s Young Plants)
The world's first glow-in-the-dark flower, the Firefly Petunia emits a soft glow similar to moonlight. It can be grown in pots and baskets, quickly attaining about 8 to 10 inches in size with abundant white flowers. This plant is easy to care for, thriving without needing special conditions or treatments. Created by Light.Bio, sold through Raker Roberta's.
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Moongate Mocha™ Clematis is the only bronze-foliage vining clematis on the North American market. Its rich, dark chocolate leaves and satin-pink blooms create exceptional retail appeal, standing out beautifully on the bench and in the landscape. Blooming on old wood, this vigorous yet low-maintenance Clematis montana requires no pruning, with spring or summer plantings setting up a strong floral show for the following spring. USDA Zone 5 -9. www.springmeadownursery.com
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Buxus Little Mister (Star Roses and Plants)
This dense, compact boxwood is twice the size of fan-favorite 'Little Missy' and has the same great blight resistance. Plant in containers or as a small hedge and enjoy its healthy, dark green foliage all year round. https://starrosesandplants.com/
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Martha Stewart™ Rose (Star Roses and Plants)
This radiant rose has more than 100 petals unfurling in shades of ballet pink and apricot. It is beautifully scented with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. A truly spectacular addition to any rose collection.
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Bloombux® Blush Rhododendron (Bloomin’ Easy)
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First Editions® Spring Sizzle® (First Editions Shrubs and Trees)
MANTS 2026 was a hub for networking, professional development, and discovering the newest horticulture products and trends throughout the three-day event. The show’s format encourages peer-to-peer collaboration and meaningful engagement, keeping business at the show’s core year after year.
We are highlighting some of the new products on display at MANTS 2026. Check out the slideshow above for a closer look at new varieties; click here for a recap of new technology on display.
January 28, 2026 
