Here are five plant varieties and series from American Takii, Syngenta Flowers, and Danziger that caught my eye on our first day of CAST 2026.

Greenhouse Grower’s Marisa Reyes shares her favorites from ThinkPlants, Syngenta Flowers, and Danziger on the first day of CAST 2026.

Syngenta Flowers outlines the achievements and challenges of chrysanthemum production at its Alva Farm facility.

Syngenta Flowers Technical Trial Manager Lauren Kilpatrick shares how the plant breeding process evolves and what influences it.

Check out a slideshow for a closer look at new varieties from Syngenta Flowers, Danziger, Monrovia, HilverdaFlorist, and Benary that will be on display, and watch for more in the coming days.

This is the second episode in our Leaders in Floriculture series, where we talk to experts in plant breeding, plant health, and greenhouse technology about the important roles they play in innovation, sustainability, and helping to shape the future of floriculture.

From compact selections to climate-flexible crops and pollinator-supporting varieties, breeders are translating new priorities into plants.

Climate, labor, and logistics are redefining how plants are bred, pushing performance, predictability, and efficiency past baseline expectations.

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

Classic City Winners highlight plants that thrived through heavy rains and heat in Athens at the University of Georgia trials.

Despite a rain-soaked summer and flooding challenges, WCROC’s 2025 trials still delivered a strong Top 10 list.

Mast Young Plants used its 2025 trials to test fertilizer strategies, water-storing polymers, and potential program additions under a hot, relatively dry summer.

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