Day Two of California Spring Trials 2026 brought another full lineup of noteworthy introductions from Sakata, Kientzler, and Dümmen Orange.

Here are five plant varieties and series from Sakata, Dümmen Orange, and Kientzler that caught my eye on our second day of CAST 2026.

Here are five plant varieties and series from American Takii, Syngenta Flowers, and Danziger that caught my eye on our first day of CAST 2026.

Greenhouse Grower’s Marisa Reyes shares her favorites from ThinkPlants, Syngenta Flowers, and Danziger on the first day of CAST 2026.

Through a new partnership, Succulents Unlimited will bring the complete SlijkermanKalanchoë range to growers across North America.

Dr. A shares his thoughts on what innovation really means in the plant world, and how to take the right lessons from successful innovations.

Syngenta Flowers outlines the achievements and challenges of chrysanthemum production at its Alva Farm facility.

Dr. Allan Armitage speaks on why growers should prioritize function over the level of hardiness when selecting a plant.

Check out a slideshow for a closer look at new varieties from Suntory Flowers, Walters Gardens, Plant Development Services, Morel, and Ball Horticultural that will be on display.

Growers are experimenting with painted and glittered poinsettias to add novelty to the holiday bench while still relying on proven genetics.

The Heuchera Little Cuties ‘Coco Loco’ variety blooms from May through October and is suitable for Hardiness Zones 4–9.

Check out a slideshow for a closer look at new varieties from Dümmen Orange, Sakata, Kientzler North America, Westhoff Flowers, Beekenkamp, and Schoneveld Breeding that will be on display, and watch for more in the coming days.

Syngenta Flowers Technical Trial Manager Lauren Kilpatrick shares how the plant breeding process evolves and what influences it.