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From beautiful colors to vigorous flowers, here were 32 varieties that stood out at the 2022 plant trials in the Rocky Mountain state.

Plants from Chicagoland Grows will now be marketed under the name Chicagoland Grows Plant Collection, highlighting the stories of each plant and the mission of each breeding program.

Deer and weed presented some challenges, but the growing team came away inspired with ideas for its new cut flower program.

Interspecific Begonia plants require very low maintenance, while flowering from beginning to the end of the season.

With supply chains beginning to smooth out, breeders are renewing their focus on product development, innovation, and value-added offerings.

Impatiens, begonias, and others benefited from ideal weather conditions, with both trial managers and open house attendees flagging their favorites.

Nearly two dozen plant influencers joined the Proven Winners team for a two-day deep dive event to learn more about the brand’s plans for new products and gardener solutions that will launch in 2023.

Check out some of the top performers from this Top 100 grower’s trial garden in Alabama.

Hot and dry weather followed by heavy rains stressed plants, but as a trial garden that evaluates the last plant standing, these extreme weather conditions just help the trial team achieve its mission.

Plant breeders PanAmerican Seed and Dümmen Orange, along with the Society of American Florists, have each made the holiday season a bit brighter.

Poinsettias from all major breeders will be represented in the trial, and breeder representatives will be present to support their genetics and growers.

Extreme heat and humidity didn’t stop the Massachusetts Horticultural Society from offering a wide range of colors in its trial gardens.