Highlights From Day 3 of California Spring Trials 2025

By Brian D. Sparks | Robin Siktberg|March 28, 2025

Day Three of California Spring Trials 2025 is in the books. Here are some of the Greenhouse Grower team’s favorites they encountered on the third day of CAST 2025, including varieties and series from Dümmen Orange, Suntory Flowers, PlantHaven, and more.

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Begonia ‘I’conia Bacio Lemon’ (Dümmen Orange) | All photos courtesy of Robin Siktberg

A gorgeous addition to the already gorgeous I’conia Bacio series. The buds of the begonia are pink and open to a creamy yellow.
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Bracteantha ‘Granvia Orange Flame’ (Suntory Flowers)

The newest color in the Granvia series, Orange Flame offers great landscape and container performance. Full, vigorous plants have significant mildew resistance.
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Dahlia ‘Summer Bees Purple Bicolor’ (Dümmen Orange)

This new dahlia series from Dümmen Orange features two stunning colors: ‘Pink Bicolor’ and ‘Purple Bicolor’. Both are compact and pollinator-friendly.
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Dianthus ‘Scent First Orange Sparkler’ (PlantHaven)

This dianthus from PlantHaven features masses of highly scented double flowers on a compact habit.
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Helleborus ‘Frostkiss Vibey Velvet’ (Pacific Plug and Liner)

Vibey Velvet has a dark red bloom with eye-catching yellow centers.
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Penstemon ‘Pristine Rose’ (Dümmen Orange)

A penstemon packed with blossoms on a stacked pyramid has some serious flower power.

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Begonia ‘I’conia Bacio Lemon’ (Dümmen Orange)

A gorgeous addition to the already gorgeous I’conia Bacio series. The buds of the begonia are pink and open to a creamy yellow.

Bracteantha ‘Granvia Orange Flame’ (Suntory Flowers)

The newest color in the Granvia series, Orange Flame offers great landscape and container performance. Full, vigorous plants have significant mildew resistance.

Dahlia ‘Summer Bees Purple Bicolor’ (Dümmen Orange)

This new dahlia series from Dümmen Orange features two stunning colors: ‘Pink Bicolor’ and ‘Purple Bicolor’. Both are compact and pollinator-friendly.