Presenting the 2026 Editor’s Choice Award Finalists for Best New Variety
After many new introductions earlier this year, some varieties stand out from the rest. Greenhouse Grower will give out three awards in breeding at the Evening of Excellence during Cultivate’ 26 on July 13. One of these awards, the Editor’s Choice Award, is selected by one of the editors of Greenhouse Grower.
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Check out the slideshow above for a closer look at this year’s Editor’s Choice Award finalists, and keep reading to learn more about each variety. The Evening of Excellence is held on Monday, July 13 in the Short North Ballroom at Cultivate’26, powered by AmericanHort. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the event begins at 5:30 p.m.
Agastache ‘Honeysticks Gold’ (Dümmen Orange)
Honeysticks Gold features bright-yellow tubular flowers with hints of orange on upright flower spikes that stand above the body of foliage.
Dahlia Coffee Shop ‘Lavender Latte’ (Syngenta Flowers)
Coffee Shop has dark-roast foliage and double-shot blooms. Dark foliage creates dramatic contrast in borders while complementing the rich, fully double blooms that hold their shape throughout the season.
Fragaria Pretty, Tasty™ Ruby (ThinkPlants/Terra Nova Nurseries)
Large semi-double red flowers look like miniature roses on sturdy strawberry foliage throughout the spring and summer. Huge clusters of delicious, large berries are produced for months on end.
Petunia ‘Capella Inked’ (Danziger)
Trumpet-shaped blooms; regular deadheading promotes abundant rebloom from late spring to fall. The sun-loving, mounding, semi-trailing plants are an excellent choice for hanging baskets, small and large pots, and garden beds.
Sedum Spectacular (PanAmerican Seed)
This seed alternative to S. spectabile has a compact habit and sturdier flower clusters. The tight habit creates more color impact in the landscape, in smaller pots, and mixed patio containers.
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