Darwin Perennials Day 2022 Is Set for June 22

Posted by Brian Sparks|May 16, 2022

Darwin Perennials, a breeder of vegetative perennials, will once again welcome industry guests in-person for its annual Darwin Perennials Day event, which takes place June 22 in West Chicago, IL. The full schedule has been released and registration is now open.

The event promises a complete perennial experience with Zone 5 overwintered trial garden comparisons, a new variety courtyard, interaction with more than 25 top suppliers from the perennial industry, and on-site experts for continued education.

Darwin Perennials Day is a one-day event that includes:

A grab ’n go breakfast as well as mid-day lunch
Visits with more than 25 perennial suppliers in a tented showcase
Seeing exciting plants in the New Variety Courtyard
Browsing extensive perennial garden beds from leading perennial breeders
Visiting education stations: “When to grow seed or vegetative Echinacea”; “How callused cuttings are changing propagation”; and “Tips and tricks from experienced perennial growers”.
Taking guided tours of The Gardens and the Ball Helix Central Research & Development Center
Listening to keynote presentation “Implementing Bio-Control Agents” with speaker Suzanne Wainwright-Evans of Buglady Consulting

“Nothing beats a chance to see plants live and in-person, and this year’s Darwin Perennials Day won’t disappoint,” says Seth Reed, Sales and Marketing Manager for Darwin Perennials. “You’ll have full access to perennial experts and education, all while strolling through hundreds of perennial varieties from the best breeders in the world.”

Watch a quick video about the event below.