From compact selections to climate-flexible crops and pollinator-supporting varieties, breeders are translating new priorities into plants.

Climate, labor, and logistics are redefining how plants are bred, pushing performance, predictability, and efficiency past baseline expectations.

Classic City Winners highlight plants that thrived through heavy rains and heat in Athens at the University of Georgia trials.

Testing more than 1,000 varieties, see which plants thrived in Colorado State University’s 2025 field trials.

Chris Fifo of Darwin Perennials walks growers through his three and a half steps for overwintering perennial varieties.

As the seasons change, growers and breeders are sharing strategies to make perennials a bigger part of fall programs.

Dr. Allan Armitage takes a break from visiting trial gardens to share some of the standout plant varieties within his own home garden.

As climate extremes intensify, plant breeders are taking a proactive approach to heat and drought tolerance without sacrificing beauty.

Here’s a look at new variety highlights and returning proven performers that made an appearance at Darwin Perennials Day 2025.

Insights from industry experts at Darwin Perennials Day on streamlining perennial production for profit and performance.

With additional varieties to cover, Dr. Allan Armitage recounts more of his favorite new plants featured at California Spring Trials 2025.

At California Spring Trials 2025, Dr. Allan Armitage talks with Darwin Perennials about its series of penstemon available in three sizes.

Darwin Perennials invites breeders and suppliers to be a part of the biggest perennial trial event in North America for 2025.