May 21, 2013
Rocket Farms has launched a new website to support the brand's innovative approach that focuses on fun, creativity and interaction with the consumer. The company is based in... more
May 20, 2013
Breeding and young plant production companies Dümmen and Agribio Group recently announced they have successfully closed their intended merger.
The new company will continue... more
May 15, 2013
Ball Ornamentals has announced a distribution agreement with McHutchison to expand the sale of its nursery plants.
McHutchison sales representatives who sell woody... more
May 10, 2013
OFA Short Course, the largest horticulture exhibition in North America, is sold out and a waiting list has been established. The 2013 OFA Short Course will take place... more
May 09, 2013
Originating from the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest United States, the penstemon Riding Hood series has exceptional winter hardiness (Zone 3, -4° F) that is a rarity among... more
May 09, 2013
Over the last couple decades, gaura has increased in popularity. However, with its flower power and landscape resiliency, this perennial is often underutilized.Through plant... more
May 09, 2013
During the past 20 years, rose downy mildew has become a serious problem, causing significant losses to growers almost every year. The disease has been found in nearly every... more
May 09, 2013
Choosing which crops to add to your production each year involves some risk. Growing exceptional plants is critical to your business and reputation, and the success of your... more
April 16, 2013
Lobularia Stream series is bred By Danziger and comes in four beautiful and fragrant colors — ‘Lavender Stream’, ‘Silver Stream’, ‘Summer Stream’ and ‘White Stream’. Two new... more
The new scaevola ‘Scampi Blue’ and ‘Scampi White’ are compact plants that are suitable in the landscape as well as mixed containers. They perform well in sun and shade.
Maintain pH of 5.5 to 6.2. Fertilize with 200- to 250-ppm nitrogen using a balanced feed to maintain color of foliage.... more
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The new scaevola ‘Scampi Blue’ and ‘Scampi White’ are compact plants that are suitable in the landscape as well as mixed containers. They perform well in sun and shade. Maintain pH of 5.5 to 6.2.... -
New to the Supertunia collection, Pink Charm and Watermelon Charm have a slightly smaller bloom size than traditional Supertunia varieties. Pink Charm exhibits early compact habit, which is great for...
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Ideal for early spring and fall sales, ‘Floral Power Sky Blue Blotch’ continues to flower in the winter period and can be used in the landscape. It fits in packs, 4-inch pots and gallons.
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‘MiniFamous Double Rose Chai’ features a unique cream to rose coloration. It has a semi-trailing habit and is early flowering. MiniFamous varieties are ideal for quart, gallon, basket and mixed...
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Bred for heat and humidity tolerance, ‘Glacier Falls’ performs well as a groundcover and in container gardens. This perennial features fuzzy, blue leaves with dark veins and a white veil. It grows...
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‘Sungelonia Deep Pink’ presents an elegant, upright form. Its pink flowers contrast wonderfully with dark glossy green foliage. This angelonia will bloom profusely and retain its shape throughout the...
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Enstar AQ is a broad-spectrum insect growth regulator (IGR) that offers long residual control of major greenhouse insects. Its superior water-based formula delivers results while being gentle on...
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Bred by Whetman Pinks, ‘Scent First Memories’ is a stunning selection with masses of snow-white double flowers with a spicy, fruity fragrance above a compact habit of grey/green foliage. It is...
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Little Lucky is a new series of lantana that is naturally compact and uniform across all colors. It is great for bench runs and pot-tight production. It finishes up to three weeks earlier than other...
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Two new colors have been added to the Lanai series of premium verbena. Vintage Rose features a unique color combination of creamy white flowers speckled with patches of rose in the center. Candy Cane...
40 Under 40
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