This is the first of a three-part series exploring breeder-submitted varieties that pair with Cloud Dancer, Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year.

Plant Development Services Inc. announces several new hires and promotions and Sollum Technologies appoints its next Chief Financial Officer.

Breeder Robert “Buddy” Lee shares how the variety was developed and the future of the Encore program.

Colton Carter is named a Sales Representative at McHutchison; Tyler Brown joins Plant Development Services Inc. as Brand Sales Director.

We spent the third day of CAST 2025 visiting with companies in Santa Barbara. Among the highlights, here were five plants that caught my eye.

Here’s a final look at what kind of colors and varieties to expect from California Spring Trials 2025 (CAST 2025).

Here’s Part 2 of what kind of colors and varieties to expect from California Spring Trials 2025 (CAST 2025).

New varieties introduced by PDSI come from its Southern Living Plant Collection, Sunset Plant Collection, and Encore Azalea brands.

From size to color to functionality, learn what consumers are looking for in shrubs today — and how breeders are responding.

To combat many greenhouse conditions that encourage the spread of disease, breeders are developing disease-resistant varieties.

Looking back at video interviews taken at California Spring Trials 2024, here are highlights from Ball Flora Plant, Dümmen Orange, and PDSI.

To combat many greenhouse conditions that encourage the spread of disease, breeders are developing disease-resistant varieties.

Here’s a look at some drought-tolerant cultivars from PanAmerican Seed, PDSI, Proven Winners, and Selecta One.