Varieties
3 Reasons Why Plant Breeders Should Trial Their Varieties
February 20, 2019
‘White Aspen’ is a new variety of corn plant (Dracaena) that sports green leaves boldly edged in creamy white.
Suntory’s Blue Rose ‘Applause’ and ‘Moon’ Carnations will be featured by Tu Bloom of Tu Bloom Designs, the official Botanical Artist of the 2019 Grammy Awards.
The launch of Beacon Impatiens from PanAmerican Seed also includes a charity donation that gives back 3% of Beacon sales to the fight against Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), a genetic bone disorder.
One of the highlights of the 37th IPM Essen trade fair in Essen, Germany, in January was the IPM Innovation awards, which recognize the top new varieties on display.
In order to keep growing, paying homage to the past is OK, but being part of the new is better.
Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group explains why houseplants offer a great entry point for novice plant growers.
The Direct Gardening Association recently presented Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs with 2019 Green Thumb Awards for best new plants in its plants, bulbs, and seeds division.
Danziger and Terra Nova Nurseries have announced a new partnership in which Danziger will become a licensee and producer of vegetative cuttings from Terra Nova Nurseries’ stock in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) featured an assortment of new foliage and tropical plants that will soon be available to retailers.
One of the questions posed in Greenhouse Grower’s 2019 State of the Industry survey was “Are you planning on growing any new crops or varieties in 2019?” Here’s a sampling of some of the most common responses.
A Pennsylvania gardening expert recently worked with local growers, garden centers, and other plant experts to give consumers a feel for some of the latest annuals varieties hitting the market this year.
Full-scale production of this bold selection can provide a bright splash of color in the greenhouse with uniform color and growth throughout.
Claire Josephson, Product Marketing Manager for Ball Horticultural Company, highlights four plant and garden trends for 2019 that present major opportunities for growers.