At California Spring Trials 2026, the Greenhouse Grower team visited PanAmerican Seed to check out the standout Spotlight Pepper.

Day Four of California Spring Trials 2026 brought full lineup of noteworthy introductions from Ball Horticultural’s family of breeding companies.

Here are four plant varieties and series from Beekenkamp, Hem Genetics, Ball FloraPlant, and PanAmerican Seed that caught my eye on our final day of CAST 2026.

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.

Roots for Youth, PanAmerican Seed’s new 2026 charity partner, provides scholarships to young adults who have endured family tragedy.

Five varieties from three breeders impressed judges enough during Fleuroselect’s trials to receive the Gold Medal.

The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson highlights top annuals and combos after a mostly favorable growing season.

The WMARS Display Gardens delivered season-long color, strong performance, and a deep bench of top-rated annuals.

The Wave Petunias and Anne Geddes 2025 collaboration concludes with the release of a limited-edition boxed postcard collection.

Dr. Allan Armitage reflects on his experiences helping horticulture companies connect with and support charitable organizations.

PanAmerican Seed has completed its 2025 Beacon Impatiens charity season and will announce its 2026 charitable partner soon.

With nearly 3,200 trial entries, Metrolina’s 2025 public trials highlighted durable color and strong performance across seasons.

The Wave® Gardening brand has curated an online storefront of sustainable gardening lifestyle merchandise.