Large growers will often partner with breeders for plant trials, offering valuable feedback to breeders while giving growers first dibs on the latest varieties.

Check out this photo gallery of top selections from the second day of the 2024 California Spring Trials, direct from the Greenhouse Grower team.

Our editorial team spent the second day of California Spring Trials at the Santa Barbara Polo Club and Dümmen Orange.

To get you primed for what you can expect to discover this year (whether you attend or not), Greenhouse Grower highlights some favorites directly from the breeders.

It seems fitting that in a year when Miley Cyrus wins two Grammy awards for her song “Flowers”, flowers were indeed a highlight on the 66tth annual Grammy Awards red carpet.

Suntory Flowers, Bailey Nurseries, and Intrinsic Perennial Gardens share their top varieties for ‘Peach Fuzz’ Color of the Year.

There were many interesting displays at this Fort Lauderdale trade show, but the plants were the real showstoppers.

Learn which floral designs are in store for Tu Bloom, the official Botanical Artist for the Grammy Awards.

In the U.S., four varieties are included in the scope of claims.

The BluOcean Chrysanthemum not only showcases an enchanted color palette but also exhibits enhanced traits of color (violets, blues, and lavenders).

During the 2023 California Spring Trials, Greenhouse Grower’s Julie Hullett and Allan Armitage came away impressed by the new colors in this series.

As investors and consumers seek sustainable corporate practices and products, this breeder incorporates new social responsibility strategies.

Yasunori Yomo most recently directed research, development, and production at Suntory before transferring over to the business side.