University of Florida researchers have found that adding pepper banker plants near roses helped establish higher predatory mite populations that eventually target chilli thrips.

Jackson & Perkins and Louisiana State University are partnering to preserve the genetics of the company’s roses, while keeping them free from diseases and viruses.

Rose rosette disease, caused by the rose rosette virus, is a significant threat to cultivation and production throughout the U.S.

Scentables, a new, fragrance-forward collection leverages the appeal of both bloom power and aroma to attract the consumer audience.

The plants from Suntory Flowers will be available in 72-cell liners and bare root forms through a distribution partnership with McHutchison and Vaughan’s Horticulture.

After almost four decades of studying and advancing the science related to ornamental plant varieties, the Texas A&M horticulturist retired as of the end of November.

Altman Plants adheres to seven phases of trialing before commercialization, and only elite seedlings reach the external trial garden stage.

The high-quality plant material is collectively grown by Altman Plants, along with the company’s expanding network of finishing grower licensees.

Spring Meadow Nursery and Star Roses and Plants have announced their varieties of roses have won Local Artist awards from the A.R.T.S. Trials.

The addition of cut roses to its portfolio is part of the company’s commitment to genetic innovation.

The California Cut Flower Commission says the decision is especially disappointing since it comes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has greatly affected American rose growers.

Two of the company’s roses won awards from the 2021 American Garden Rose Selections testing program, which recognizes roses that are suitable for different regions of the country.

This three-step formula of biological control can go a long way in managing spider mites, a threat to rose growers around the world.