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By Marisa Reyes|July 29, 2026

The New Varieties Zone at Cultivate’26 brought together new genetics from breeders across the industry, spanning annuals, perennials, shrubs, foliage plants, and more. This second installment highlights another group of introductions that stood out on the trade show floor. View the slideshow for a closer look and revisit Part 1 for more selections from this year’s display.

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Labisia Tropical Tapestry Jungle Amor (Proven Winners)

All photos courtesy of Marisa Reyes
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Fittonia Network News All The Time (Proven Winners)
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Curcuma ThaiSpice Lavender (Ball Seed)
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Sedum Tight & Tidy - Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, and Pink Angelina (Garden Solutions)
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Basil Monteverde™  Genovese (PanAmerican Seed)
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Petunia E3 Easy Wave Midnight Marble (PanAmerican Seed)
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Rosmarinus INCREDIBLE EDIBLES Gourmet (PlantHaven)
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Coleus TerraScape ‘Cosmic Confetti’ (Kientzler)
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Mandevilla Divina MegaFlora Neon Pink and Red (Selecta One)
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Petunia CRAZYTUNIA High Five (Westhoff)
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Hebe speciosa Surf Wipeout Hebe (Monrovia)
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Calibrochoa Rainbow Parisian Pink (Dümmen Orange)
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Gomphrena ‘Spitfire Pink’ (Kientzler)
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Lily LA Hybrid Summer Strong, Summer Blush, and Summer Stella (GrowingColors)
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Angelonia Guardian Angel White (Ball FloraPlant)
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Mandevilla Sun Parasol Giant Powder Pink (Suntory Flowers)

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Marisa Reyes is a Content Specialist at Greenhouse Grower. See all author stories here.