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California Spring Trials, USA

Chuck Pavlich (Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries), Harini Korlipara (General Manager at Terra Nova Nurseries), Joey Wiseman (Director of ThinkPlants).
Chuck Pavlich (Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries), Harini Korlipara (General Manager at Terra Nova Nurseries), Joey Wiseman (Director of ThinkPlants).
On the left: Chuck Pavlich (Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries), Harini Korlipara (General Manager at Terra Nova Nurseries). On the right: Anik Graves (Sales and Market Representative for ThinkPlants).  
On the left: Chuck Pavlich (Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries), Harini Korlipara (General Manager at Terra Nova Nurseries). On the right: Anik Graves (Sales and Market Representative for ThinkPlants).
  
Various Terra Nova Nurseries varieties at the ThinkPlants booth.
Various Terra Nova Nurseries varieties at the ThinkPlants booth.
For 2025, Ball FloraPlant is launching its first interspecific geranium series called Solera. Product Manager Sarah Swofford-Hernandez is holding Solera Red, one of five fierce colors with sizzling summer performance. Solera is supplied out of Yecaflora, the company’s new state-of-the-art farm in Mexico.
For 2025, Ball FloraPlant is launching its first interspecific geranium series called Solera. Product Manager Sarah Swofford-Hernandez is holding Solera Red, one of five fierce colors with sizzling summer performance. Solera is supplied out of Yecaflora, the company’s new state-of-the-art farm in Mexico.
Product managers for Ball FloraPlant and Selecta. From left to right: Claire Melvin (BFP), Becky Lacy (Selecta), Henry Roberts (BFP), Jaden Gimondo (BFP), and Sarah Hernandez-Swofford (BFP).
Product managers for Ball FloraPlant and Selecta. From left to right: Claire Melvin (BFP), Becky Lacy (Selecta), Henry Roberts (BFP), Jaden Gimondo (BFP), and Sarah Hernandez-Swofford (BFP).
More great-tasting, top-performing vegetables join the Burpee Home Gardens brand for retail sales, including the Sweet Canyon Sweet Peppers in Orange, Red, and Yellow, seen here with Account Manager Tiffany Heater. The fruit is large, and plants are high-yielding with resistance to 10 races of bacterial leaf spot.
More great-tasting, top-performing vegetables join the Burpee Home Gardens brand for retail sales, including the Sweet Canyon Sweet Peppers in Orange, Red, and Yellow, seen here with Account Manager Tiffany Heater. The fruit is large, and plants are high-yielding with resistance to 10 races of bacterial leaf spot.
Darwin Perennials Product Representative Darren Barshaw (left) is holding Summerlong, a new series of Agastache that attracts hummingbirds throughout the summer season. He and Sales Manager Seth Reed (right) are in front of the “Spring Showcase” display, which includes new offerings of Saxifraga, Lavandula, Phlox, and Armeria. Seth is holding Phlox Spring Splash Lilac and Pink, great choices for early retail sales.
Darwin Perennials Product Representative Darren Barshaw (left) is holding Summerlong, a new series of Agastache that attracts hummingbirds throughout the summer season. He and Sales Manager Seth Reed (right) are in front of the “Spring Showcase” display, which includes new offerings of Saxifraga, Lavandula, Phlox, and Armeria. Seth is holding Phlox Spring Splash Lilac and Pink, great choices for early retail sales.
Two new Basil varieties were developed for the HandPicked Vegetables Collection. Account Manager Josh Kirschenbaum (left) stands with Bonsai Basil, a Greek-type compact basil part of Kitchen Minis. Product Manager Isabel Branstrom holds Basil Everleaf Lemon, which has a bright lemon flavor and flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard lemon basils.
Two new Basil varieties were developed for the HandPicked Vegetables Collection. Account Manager Josh Kirschenbaum (left) stands with Bonsai Basil, a Greek-type compact basil part of Kitchen Minis. Product Manager Isabel Branstrom holds Basil Everleaf Lemon, which has a bright lemon flavor and flowers up to 8 weeks later than standard lemon basils.
The team from Morel was excited to share their new advancements in Cyclamen. Area Manager André Costa (left) is holding Petit Moulin, a double-flowered cyclamen with a shelf life of nearly 100 days! Global Sales and Marketing Manager Guy Schertzer holds a stunning Indiaka Midi in a new Red color.
The team from Morel was excited to share their new advancements in Cyclamen. Area Manager André Costa (left) is holding Petit Moulin, a double-flowered cyclamen with a shelf life of nearly 100 days! Global Sales and Marketing Manager Guy Schertzer holds a stunning Indiaka Midi in a new Red color.
The new Dart Dianthus series from PanAmerican Seed helps growers save money. It requires no heat for production and fewer to no PGRs. Its naturally compact habit saves space in the greenhouse, too. Associate Product Manager Anne Dekker (left) is holding Dart White; Global Director of Sales Sean Valk (right) is holding Dart Purple.
The new Dart Dianthus series from PanAmerican Seed helps growers save money. It requires no heat for production and fewer to no PGRs. Its naturally compact habit saves space in the greenhouse, too. Associate Product Manager Anne Dekker (left) is holding Dart White; Global Director of Sales Sean Valk (right) is holding Dart Purple.
Several new introductions were on display for Selecta One North America. Breeding Manager Henk Dresselhuys (left) shows off MiniFamous Evo Double White from a new series of compact calibrachoa. Territory Manager Manda Vuksanaj-Coker (right) is a fan of the Dianthus Diadeur Pink Shades for its frilly double blooms and soft fragrance.
Several new introductions were on display for Selecta One North America. Breeding Manager Henk Dresselhuys (left) shows off MiniFamous Evo Double White from a new series of compact calibrachoa. Territory Manager Manda Vuksanaj-Coker (right) is a fan of the Dianthus Diadeur Pink Shades for its frilly double blooms and soft fragrance.
Suntory team picture at Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria
Suntory team picture at Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria
Senetti Blue Spoon of Suntory
Senetti Blue Spoon of Suntory
Sun Parasol Original XP Bluephoria and Sundenia Red Improved of Suntory
Sun Parasol Original XP Bluephoria and Sundenia Red Improved of Suntory
New Mandevillas of Suntory. 
New Mandevillas of Suntory. 
Haim Rosenblum, Eyal Kleinberger, and Eyal Inbar of Hishtil at Suncrest Nurseries in Griggs Nursery (formerly Suncrest Nurseries). They closed their doors on March 24.
Haim Rosenblum, Eyal Kleinberger, and Eyal Inbar of Hishtil at Suncrest Nurseries in Griggs Nursery (formerly Suncrest Nurseries). They closed their doors on March 24.
Lavendulas of Hishtil.
Lavendulas of Hishtil.
GrowFlow series of Hishtil.
GrowFlow series of Hishtil.
Eyal Kleinberger showing the visitors the Hishtil varieties. 
Eyal Kleinberger showing the visitors the Hishtil varieties. 
Large interest
Large interest
Visitors taking notes. Both Eyal Kleinberger and Eyal Inbar giving information about Hishtil's varieties.
Visitors taking notes. Both Eyal Kleinberger and Eyal Inbar giving information about Hishtil's varieties.
Some close-ups of Hishtil's varieties. 
Some close-ups of Hishtil's varieties. 
Meetings, meetings and more meetings. It has been a busy show for Hishtil.
Meetings, meetings and more meetings. It has been a busy show for Hishtil.
At Sakata Ornamentals in Salinas! At CAST 2024, they celebrated Sakata Through the Eras as they walked visitors down memory lane through seven decades of standout Sakata genetics. "We were very excited to collaborate with local graphic designer/painter/muralist, Brennen Handley of Two Wolf Designs, who spent weeks designing and painting our greenhouse windows to bring our theme to the next level. He also created our Sakata Through the Eras logo."
At Sakata Ornamentals in Salinas! At CAST 2024, they celebrated Sakata Through the Eras as they walked visitors down memory lane through seven decades of standout Sakata genetics. "We were very excited to collaborate with local graphic designer/painter/muralist, Brennen Handley of Two Wolf Designs, who spent weeks designing and painting our greenhouse windows to bring our theme to the next level. He also created our Sakata Through the Eras logo."
Their Primula and Pansy/Viola genetics kicked them off in the 40s and 50s with a beautiful pansy/viola bed with floating vinyl records drawing your attention through the whole display.
Their Primula and Pansy/Viola genetics kicked them off in the 40s and 50s with a beautiful pansy/viola bed with floating vinyl records drawing your attention through the whole display.
The 60s and 70s celebrated SuperCal® Petunias (a featured in this picture), Celosia, Zinnia, and Gerbera with daisies, disco balls and... see next slide -->
The 60s and 70s celebrated SuperCal® Petunias (a featured in this picture), Celosia, Zinnia, and Gerbera with daisies, disco balls and... see next slide -->
... a very fun addition of a Volkswagen bus photo opp station with FujiFilm Instax cameras available for visitors to remember the experience by. 
... a very fun addition of a Volkswagen bus photo opp station with FujiFilm Instax cameras available for visitors to remember the experience by. 
In their warm house, Calipetite® Calibrachoa, Viking® Begonias, and their Home Garden team had a blast with the 80s and 90s accompanied by a boombox playing hits of the eras. (Viking display in this picture)
In their warm house, Calipetite® Calibrachoa, Viking® Begonias, and their Home Garden team had a blast with the 80s and 90s accompanied by a boombox playing hits of the eras. (Viking display in this picture)
Lastly, they experienced the 2000s to the present with neon blow-up couches and bright colors to walk visitors through Cut Flower, SunPatiens® (featured in this picture), and Sakata's new Varieties, see next slide -->
Lastly, they experienced the 2000s to the present with neon blow-up couches and bright colors to walk visitors through Cut Flower, SunPatiens® (featured in this picture), and Sakata's new Varieties, see next slide -->
Sakata's New Varieties display celebrated new SuperCal and SunPatiens varieties as well as a brand new celosia, Burning Embers. Their new Calipetite Blue Splash could be seen in hanging baskets, while ranunculus, pansy/violas, ornamental cabbage, and snapdragon were on display in a garden bed. Highlight varieties were SuperCal Premium Pink Mist, SuperCal Premium Rose Star, Calipetite Blue Splash and Apricot Dream, SunPatiens Compact Lavender, SunPatiens Vigorous Purple, Burning Embers Celosia, Viking® Begonia White on Green (our first white bloom in the Viking series)
Sakata's New Varieties display celebrated new SuperCal and SunPatiens varieties as well as a brand new celosia, Burning Embers. Their new Calipetite Blue Splash could be seen in hanging baskets, while ranunculus, pansy/violas, ornamental cabbage, and snapdragon were on display in a garden bed. Highlight varieties were SuperCal Premium Pink Mist, SuperCal Premium Rose Star, Calipetite Blue Splash and Apricot Dream, SunPatiens Compact Lavender, SunPatiens Vigorous Purple, Burning Embers Celosia, Viking® Begonia White on Green (our first white bloom in the Viking series)
One of Sakata's biggest features of CAST takes you into the present with their brand new collection, Playlist™ -- colorful combinations of Sakata’s greatest hits. The mastermind behind this project, Kris Carlsson, gave a fantastic presentation on how Playlist takes their favorite and best genetics from series like SuperCal, SunPatiens, and Calipetite and combines them into bright, colorful, and exciting mixes and combinations that ensure consumer success. Spanning from spring through fall, there are options for every season in every region. You can learn more about this collection in our Playlist Product Brochure.
One of Sakata's biggest features of CAST takes you into the present with their brand new collection, Playlist™ -- colorful combinations of Sakata’s greatest hits. The mastermind behind this project, Kris Carlsson, gave a fantastic presentation on how Playlist takes their favorite and best genetics from series like SuperCal, SunPatiens, and Calipetite and combines them into bright, colorful, and exciting mixes and combinations that ensure consumer success. Spanning from spring through fall, there are options for every season in every region. You can learn more about this collection in our Playlist Product Brochure.
At Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria! In the picture Nick Read and Dominik Neisser of Vivero.
At Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria! In the picture Nick Read and Dominik Neisser of Vivero.
Amanda Flint introduce the new items from PlantHaven.
Amanda Flint introduce the new items from PlantHaven.
Bret Verbeek of Dynamic AG Solutions talks about new Lavenders.
Bret Verbeek of Dynamic AG Solutions talks about new Lavenders.
Lorentina from Suntory
Lorentina from Suntory
The Crew from Pacific Plug and Liner
The Crew from Pacific Plug and Liner
Vitroflora Laboratory exhibited at Santa Barbara Polo Club for the third year in a row. Over the last years, the Laboratory has greatly expanded its sales in the USA. "Through our cooperation with well-known breeders, brokers and direct customers, they are able to purchase qualified plant material from our extensive range. Vitroflora Laboratory was presented by Marcel Zimmerman the General Manager. 
Vitroflora Laboratory exhibited at Santa Barbara Polo Club for the third year in a row. Over the last years, the Laboratory has greatly expanded its sales in the USA. "Through our cooperation with well-known breeders, brokers and direct customers, they are able to purchase qualified plant material from our extensive range. Vitroflora Laboratory was presented by Marcel Zimmerman the General Manager. 
Dream Team, Westhoff - Breeder, Vitroflora -SEE Elite supplier, Vivero - URC production
Dream Team, Westhoff - Breeder, Vitroflora -SEE Elite supplier, Vivero - URC production
Busy at Santa Barbara Polo Club
Busy at Santa Barbara Polo Club
Talks going on at the Vitroflora booth.
Talks going on at the Vitroflora booth.
Overview of the Santa Barbara Polo Club location in Carpinteria.
Overview of the Santa Barbara Polo Club location in Carpinteria.
Plant Development Services presenting, among others, Better Boxwood and Encore Azalea at Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria.
Plant Development Services presenting, among others, Better Boxwood and Encore Azalea at Santa Barbara Polo Club in Carpinteria.
PDSI Southern Living Plant Collection.
PDSI Southern Living Plant Collection.
PDSI Sunset Plant Collection. 
PDSI Sunset Plant Collection. 
Bart Hayes of Westhoff with the new Calibrachoa Caliloco Frankenberry. They were presenting their varieties at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis. 
Bart Hayes of Westhoff with the new Calibrachoa Caliloco Frankenberry. They were presenting their varieties at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis. 
The Westhoff Surf-wagen
The Westhoff Surf-wagen
The Westhoff Surf wagen
The Westhoff Surf wagen
CAST at Green Fuse in Somis. Besides Green Fuse's varieties, also variteis from Beekenkamp, Hem Genetics, Schoneveld, Quality Cuttings and Westhoff were on display.
CAST at Green Fuse in Somis. Besides Green Fuse's varieties, also variteis from Beekenkamp, Hem Genetics, Schoneveld, Quality Cuttings and Westhoff were on display.
Courtney Rodriguez of Green Fuse with Hydrangea Game Changer "the world’s first non-vernalized and Day-Lenghth-Neutral (DLN) direct stick hydrangea" It is currently available in five colors.
Courtney Rodriguez of Green Fuse with Hydrangea Game Changer "the world’s first non-vernalized and Day-Lenghth-Neutral (DLN) direct stick hydrangea" It is currently available in five colors.
Lemons from Green Fuse Grove
Lemons from Green Fuse Grove
Greenfuse CAST display.
Greenfuse CAST display.
Courtney with Calibrachoa Cielo Firecracker. A new series (11 colors) of large flower Calibrachoa.
Courtney with Calibrachoa Cielo Firecracker. A new series (11 colors) of large flower Calibrachoa.
Courtney with Leucanthemum Kilimanjaro. "World’s largest flower of all Leucanthemum. DLN non- vernalized." 
Courtney with Leucanthemum Kilimanjaro. "World’s largest flower of all Leucanthemum. DLN non- vernalized." 
The team of Schoneveld Breeding at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis. 
The team of Schoneveld Breeding at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis. 
Schoneveld Breeding stand. 
Schoneveld Breeding stand. 
Schoneveld Breeding launched its Joybera gerbera.
Schoneveld Breeding launched its Joybera gerbera.
Ori Danziger of Danziger with (on the left) Loa Abstract ALemon Cherry and (on the right) Parrot Head, a Durabella mix of Petunia Cascadias Purple Gem, Calibrachoa Lia Yellow Imp. and Verbena Banessa Red. 
Ori Danziger of Danziger with (on the left) Loa Abstract ALemon Cherry and (on the right) Parrot Head, a Durabella mix of Petunia Cascadias Purple Gem, Calibrachoa Lia Yellow Imp. and Verbena Banessa Red. 
Ori Danziger with Cascadias Fantasy Hot Pink Imp.
Ori Danziger with Cascadias Fantasy Hot Pink Imp.
Capella petunias of Danziger
Capella petunias of Danziger
Sol Luna Prime series. 
Sol Luna Prime series. 
More varieties on display at Danziger. 
More varieties on display at Danziger. 
Colorful mixes of Danziger varieties. 
Colorful mixes of Danziger varieties. 
Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond
The team of Benary & Benary + in Watsonville.
The team of Benary & Benary + in Watsonville.
Mixes at Benary.
Mixes at Benary.
Graffiti series of Benary.
Graffiti series of Benary.
More Benary varieties on display outdoors.
More Benary varieties on display outdoors. 
Benary's Begonias
Benary's Begonias
Visitors hearing more about the Benary's begonias. 
Visitors hearing more about the Benary's begonias. 
Benary's theme this year was "Imagine Golf without Plants". Next to showcasing their new varieties in different golf courses they also gave visitors the opportunity to play a little golf on a putting green on their premises. "Flowers and fun" (For more pictures, see their LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram pages.)  
Benary's theme this year was "Imagine Golf without Plants". Next to showcasing their new varieties in different golf courses they also gave visitors the opportunity to play a little golf on a putting green on their premises. "Flowers and fun" (For more pictures, see their LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram pages.)  
Benary's theme: "Imagine Golf without Plants"
Benary's theme: "Imagine Golf without Plants"
Golf and plants!
Golf and plants!
Benary's Viola Bel Viso.
Benary's Viola Bel Viso.
Fun with plants at Benary.
Fun with plants at Benary.
Begonias at Benary
Begonias at Benary
Nonstop Mocca Begonia of Benary.
Nonstop Mocca Begonia of Benary.
Marta Maria Garcia, Head of Product Management, Marketing & Retail for Dümmen Orange, holding La Diva Lavender
Marta Maria Garcia, Head of Product Management, Marketing & Retail for Dümmen Orange, holding La Diva Lavender
The entrance of the CAST location of Dümmen Orange at COE Winery in Arroyo Grande. 
The entrance of the CAST location of Dümmen Orange at COE Winery in Arroyo Grande. 
Visitors interested in what Dümmen Orange has to offer. 
Visitors interested in what Dümmen Orange has to offer. 
Verbena Empress Sunkiss of Dümmen Orange.
Verbena Empress Sunkiss of Dümmen Orange.
Begonia series of Dümmen Orange.
Begonia series of Dümmen Orange.
A lot of interest for Dümmen Orange's Lavendula sereis. 
A lot of interest for Dümmen Orange's Lavendula sereis. 
And more Lavendula's of Dümmen Orange; La Diva
And more Lavendula's of Dümmen Orange; La Diva
Talks and meetings going on at Dümmen Orange
Talks and meetings going on at Dümmen Orange
Large interest
Large interest
Visitors eager to learn what's new.
Visitors eager to learn what's new.
another part of the Dümmen Orange display. 
another part of the Dümmen Orange display. 
Doug and Tucker Cole of DS Cole Growers at the American Takii location in Salinas. 
Doug and Tucker Cole of DS Cole Growers at the American Takii location in Salinas. 
Doug Cole of DS Cole Growers with Charlie Cole of Dümmen Orange and Tucker Cole enjoying the sun at the Dümmen Orange location. Doug was visiting the trial locations and shared some varieties that caught his eye. Curious? Check out the following pictures -->
Doug Cole of DS Cole Growers with Charlie Cole of Dümmen Orange and Tucker Cole enjoying the sun at the Dümmen Orange location. Doug was visiting the trial locations and shared some varieties that caught his eye. Curious? Check out the following pictures -->
Dreams Garden Macarazz Begonia at Beekenkamp at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis.
Dreams Garden Macarazz Begonia at Beekenkamp at the Green Fuse Grove location in Somis.
Begonia Nonstop Flame at Benary & Benary+ in Watsonville. 
Begonia Nonstop Flame at Benary & Benary+ in Watsonville. 
Blazing Star Bidens at the Danziger location at Headstart Nursery in Gilroy. 
Blazing Star Bidens at the Danziger location at Headstart Nursery in Gilroy. 
Agastache of Darwin Perennials.
Agastache of Darwin Perennials.
The new Salvia of Dümmen Orange, Noble Knight.
The new Salvia of Dümmen Orange, Noble Knight.
The upright Fuchsia and Scaevola of Dümmen Orange.
The upright Fuchsia and Scaevola of Dümmen Orange.
New line of Sunfinity sunflowers at Syngenta Flowers in Gilroy.
New line of Sunfinity sunflowers at Syngenta Flowers in Gilroy.
Coleus Takaverna Moondust of Syngenta. 
Coleus Takaverna Moondust of Syngenta. 
Caliloco Spicy Honey at Westhoff in Somis. 
Caliloco Spicy Honey at Westhoff in Somis. 
Different brands of HilverdaFlorist.
Different brands of HilverdaFlorist.
Group photo from HilverdaFlorist , from the left to right Sjaak Sijm – Commercial Team Lead USA / Stef Berkhout Sales & Product representative USA / Mazanne Pennings Sales & Product representative USA / Cheryl Zethof Marketing Coordinator.
Group photo from HilverdaFlorist , from the left to right Sjaak Sijm – Commercial Team Lead USA / Stef Berkhout Sales & Product representative USA / Mazanne Pennings Sales & Product representative USA / Cheryl Zethof Marketing Coordinator.
Garvinea Garden Gerberas - HilverdaFlorist presented their new branding concept for Garvinea at CAST, meanwhile the social media channels and www.garvinea.com are live to inspire and inform consumers about this garden gerbera.
Garvinea Garden Gerberas - HilverdaFlorist presented their new branding concept for Garvinea at CAST, meanwhile the social media channels and www.garvinea.com are live to inspire and inform consumers about this garden gerbera.
Nice overview of the location of HilverdaFlorist.
Nice overview of the location of HilverdaFlorist.
Hem Genetics was not only displaying a wide range of plants. And they were ready for the wave of customers visiting their location.
Hem Genetics was not only displaying a wide range of plants. And they were ready for the wave of customers visiting their location.