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.

Chris Fifo of Darwin Perennials introduces viewers to several new varieties for 2026 in this series of videos.

At California Spring Trials 2025, Dr. A talks with Darwin Perennials about its new, late-flowering phlox series.

We spent the second day of CAST 2025 at Ball Horticultural. Among the many highlights, here were five plants that caught my eye.

The Greenhouse Grower team spent the second day of CAST 2025 looking at new offerings from Ball FloraPlant, Selecta One, and more.

Here’s Part 1 of what kind of colors and varieties to expect from California Spring Trials 2025 (CAST 2025).