California Spring Trials (CAST) is set to return to its traditional spring time slot next month.

 
 

February 9, 2022

 
    Countdown to CAST 2022 — Part 1

After a couple of crazy Covid years, California Spring Trials (CAST) is set to return to its traditional spring time slot next month.

Once again, the industry will convene in California to learn about the latest and greatest new variety introductions that the breeding community has to offer for 2023.

Many of the breeding companies have been providing me with a glimpse into their crystal ball of what will be premiering next month and I’ll be sharing them with you in the Culture Connection enewsletters leading up to CAST (which will take place March 30-April 3).

I can’t wait to see these new varieties in person, but in the meantime, here’s our first sneak peek.

Are you heading to CAST this year? Have you set your itinerary yet? If you haven’t be sure to visit www.2022CAST.com to find out all of the details and to register.


Tim
 
 
 
  Calibrachoa ‘TikTok Orange’
Dümmen Orange

Named for the hands of a clock going around the center ring, TikTok varieties have a playful pattern on more vigorous plants, perfect for baskets and combinations. Orange features medium-sized flowers with a spirited pattern of eye-catching center and novel yellow spokes.

 
  Zinnia ‘Zydeco Cherry’
Syngenta Flowers

Zydeco’s flowers are 25% larger than other zinnias. It has fully-double flowers that help increase flower longevity. It has excellent disease resistance and its heat and drought tolerance provide superior season-long garden performance. Also available in Deep Yellow, White and Fire.

 
  Petunia ‘Trilogy Silver Blotch’
American Takii, Inc.

This unique color adds sophistication to the Trilogy series. This series is bred to help growers, retailers and gardeners. By focusing on performance in every stage, Trilogy requires less growth regulators, lasts longer at retail and performs in the garden with minimal care. Available in 2 mixes and 11 colors.

 
  Impatiens Glimmer
Ball FloraPlant

This new double impatiens series with beautiful rose-like blooms is highly resistant to impatiens downy mildew. They make fabulous, durable hanging baskets for shade and low-light gardens. Launching for spring 2023 in seven colors. Hot Pink is pictured. Available exclusively through Ball Seed.

 
  Begonia ‘Dreams Frivola Magic’
Beekenkamp

This round shaped begonia has a double white lime flower, with a shine of pink on the outside petals. Ideal for the 6-inch pot or bigger. Needs to be finished off in cooler conditions if it will be used as an outdoor plant. Ideal for celebrations or as an elegant...

 
  Rudbeckia ‘Goldblitz’
Kieft Seed

Goldblitz is a natural daylength growing solution. This first-year-flowering perennial provides a more economical input option for natural daylength growers, as the plugs do not require special treatment to perform to the same quality as 'Goldsturm'. A recent Fleurselect Gold Medal winner.

 
 
 
 

         

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