Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news!

Subscribe I am already a subscriber

You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker).

As we provide the news for free, we are relying on revenues from our banners. So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.
Thanks!

Click here for a guide on disabling your adblocker.

Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news!

Subscribe I am already a subscriber

Cultivate 2024, Floricultural Companies, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Libby Smith and Courtney Thompson of Terra Nova Nurseries
Libby Smith and Courtney Thompson of Terra Nova Nurseries
Terra Nova was showcasing their new variety Echinacea French Tips. Libby mentioned that echinacea sales have been doing really well this year
Terra Nova was showcasing their new variety Echinacea French Tips. Libby mentioned that echinacea sales have been doing really well this year
Kimberly Gebel and Adam Powers of Plantpeddler. While the rains have been a challenge for the market, the company has kept busy with doing lots of trials
Kimberly Gebel and Adam Powers of Plantpeddler. While the rains have been a challenge for the market, the company has kept busy with doing lots of trials
Paul Riley and Kim Phillips of Koen Pack. The company is back at Cultivate after many years, wanting to promote their pot covers to the U.S. market
Paul Riley and Kim Phillips of Koen Pack. The company is back at Cultivate after many years, wanting to promote their pot covers to the U.S. market
The Danziger team showing the Sol Luna Prime White and Orchid
The Danziger team showing the Sol Luna Prime White and Orchid
Michael Wiebe of Sakata showing the new Petunia Supercal Premium Rose Star
Michael Wiebe of Sakata showing the new Petunia Supercal Premium Rose Star
Kristopher Carlsson of Sakata with the new Boombox Boogie
Kristopher Carlsson of Sakata with the new Boombox Boogie
Frank de Greef, Robert Pettorini, Paul Gayfos and Ben Kloc of Fleurizon
Frank de Greef, Robert Pettorini, Paul Gayfos and Ben Kloc of Fleurizon
Sarah Makiejus and Dylan Sedmak of PanAmerican Seed. The company’s stand had a nice photo op to promote their Wave petunias and pansies
Sarah Makiejus and Dylan Sedmak of PanAmerican Seed. The company’s stand had a nice photo op to promote their Wave petunias and pansies
Ginny Squires, Mikal MacDonald, Jonathan Marchel, Jeremy McAdow and Terri Collins from Spring Meadow Nursery, a family-owned wholesale shrub liner nursery in Michigan
Ginny Squires, Mikal MacDonald, Jonathan Marchel, Jeremy McAdow and Terri Collins from Spring Meadow Nursery, a family-owned wholesale shrub liner nursery in Michigan
Edwin de Geus, Jessica High and Leon Heijmerink of Flamingo Holland, a wholesale importer and distributor of flower bulbs
Edwin de Geus, Jessica High and Leon Heijmerink of Flamingo Holland, a wholesale importer and distributor of flower bulbs
Rebecca Koraytem and Sonia Johnson of David Austin Roses
Rebecca Koraytem and Sonia Johnson of David Austin Roses
Elien Pieters and Maaike Snaet of Gediflora, made it all the way from Belgium because the U.S. is an important market for the company's chrysanthemums 
Elien Pieters and Maaike Snaet of Gediflora, made it all the way from Belgium because the U.S. is an important market for the company's chrysanthemums 
Dennis Wheeler of Chrysal, who was presenting their new paper sachets
Dennis Wheeler of Chrysal, who was presenting their new paper sachets
Shawnee Wolfs, Joyce Aerts, Jair Nebig en Jim Bos brought along their Rethink packaging: made from recycled plastic waste and still 100% transparent
Shawnee Wolfs, Joyce Aerts, Jair Nebig en Jim Bos brought along their Rethink packaging: made from recycled plastic waste and still 100% transparent
The large team of Eason Horticultural Resources
The large team of Eason Horticultural Resources
Spencer Toland, Brett Konjolan, Zach Sweat, Nancy Rechcigl, Caleb Wilson of Syngenta Crop Protection
Spencer Toland, Brett Konjolan, Zach Sweat, Nancy Rechcigl, Caleb Wilson of Syngenta Crop Protection
Mazanne Pennings of HilverdaFlorist. The company recently announced a cooperation with Aris-Green Leaf Plants for the exclusive production and distribution of all potted Dianthus in North America, starting February 1, 2025. 
Mazanne Pennings of HilverdaFlorist. The company recently announced a cooperation with Aris-Green Leaf Plants for the exclusive production and distribution of all potted Dianthus in North America, starting February 1, 2025. 
The Dummen Orange team ready for the show
The Dummen Orange team ready for the show
Charlie Duft, Jeroen Steenbergen and Kat Wolper of Beekenkamp Plants
Charlie Duft, Jeroen Steenbergen and Kat Wolper of Beekenkamp Plants
Christopher Fifo, Darren Barshaw and Logan Falk of DarwinPerennials
Christopher Fifo, Darren Barshaw and Logan Falk of DarwinPerennials
One of DarwinPerennials’ highlights at the show: the new Agastache Summerlong in different colors
One of DarwinPerennials’ highlights at the show: the new Agastache Summerlong in different colors
Alex Stanley-Stretch and Hunter Hall of Hoffman Nursery. The company had some exciting news to launch at the show: the company is adding a line of perennials to its catalogue
Alex Stanley-Stretch and Hunter Hall of Hoffman Nursery. The company had some exciting news to launch at the show: the company is adding a line of perennials to its catalogue
Manda Vuksanaj Coker and Tanya Carvalho of Selecta One showing the Calibrachoa MiniFamous Evo Double Yellow and the Dianthus DiaDeur Pink Shades
Manda Vuksanaj Coker and Tanya Carvalho of Selecta One showing the Calibrachoa MiniFamous Evo Double Yellow and the Dianthus DiaDeur Pink Shades
Lauren Blume, Maria Bolinger and Stephanie Vincenti of Ball FloraPlant, next to their line of Solera geraniums
Lauren Blume, Maria Bolinger and Stephanie Vincenti of Ball FloraPlant, next to their line of Solera geraniums
The team of A-ROO Company
The team of A-ROO Company
Marvin Grootendorst and Luit Mazereew of Evanthia
Marvin Grootendorst and Luit Mazereew of Evanthia
All smiles at PRO-MIX. The company recently announced that its biological active ingredients will be unified under the AGTIV brand
All smiles at PRO-MIX. The company recently announced that its biological active ingredients will be unified under the AGTIV brand
Jason Kamimoto, Scott Greathouse, Michael Shilling, Steve Durham and Greg Kurkjian of DecoWraps
Jason Kamimoto, Scott Greathouse, Michael Shilling, Steve Durham and Greg Kurkjian of DecoWraps
Dana Pack and Michael Methe of FogCo. Dana and Michael mentioned that the Snap-Fan EC20 Max and the Revolution Humidification Fan have been in high demand. The reason: a broader and gentler air pattern that reduces microclimates and the solutions' energy-efficiency 
Dana Pack and Michael Methe of FogCo. Dana and Michael mentioned that the Snap-Fan EC20 Max and the Revolution Humidification Fan have been in high demand. The reason: a broader and gentler air pattern that reduces microclimates and the solutions' energy-efficiency 
Craig Adams of California Lightworks, who was presenting the new products that have been added to the MegaDrive line
Craig Adams of California Lightworks, who was presenting the new products that have been added to the MegaDrive line
Derek Stucki of Cannabusters was hoping to run into some cannabis growers at the show. Now that Ohio has legalized adult-use cannabis, perhaps more people from the cannabis industry will make their way to future shows
Derek Stucki of Cannabusters was hoping to run into some cannabis growers at the show. Now that Ohio has legalized adult-use cannabis, perhaps more people from the cannabis industry will make their way to future shows
Luke Broersen and Dirk Scholten of Zabo Plant
Luke Broersen and Dirk Scholten of Zabo Plant
Zabo Plant was presenting their Pot Roselily Kyra 
Zabo Plant was presenting their Pot Roselily Kyra 
Kenneth, Kenny and Brian of UDS, which offers software for nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers
Kenneth, Kenny and Brian of UDS, which offers software for nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers
Oasis Grower Solutions presented their new RhizoPlug Tray. According to trials, the plug substrate results in up to 20% faster times to root, extract and transplant
Oasis Grower Solutions presented their new RhizoPlug Tray. According to trials, the plug substrate results in up to 20% faster times to root, extract and transplant
Kun Yu and Xiaoming Xu of Qingdao Dudu Succulents Farm
Kun Yu and Xiaoming Xu of Qingdao Dudu Succulents Farm
Vincent van Vuuren from Vitro Plus, for which the U.S. is an important market. Although the company has also set its sights on Asia, where they see lots of potential
Vincent van Vuuren from Vitro Plus, for which the U.S. is an important market. Although the company has also set its sights on Asia, where they see lots of potential
Ryan Wagner from Midwest Trading
Ryan Wagner from Midwest Trading
The Pipp Horticulture and GSS Structures teams were of course present in Ohio
The Pipp Horticulture and GSS Structures teams were of course present in Ohio
Sarosh Bharucha from CO2 GRO
Sarosh Bharucha from CO2 GRO
Piet Stuifbergen from Stuifbergen Export. Piet mentioned that the bulb market is challenging at the moment: there is a big shortage of flower bulbs and the rainy weather has not helped
Piet Stuifbergen from Stuifbergen Export. Piet mentioned that the bulb market is challenging at the moment: there is a big shortage of flower bulbs and the rainy weather has not helped
Justin Cartmel of Tesselaar Plants holding a new variety: Flower Carpet Mini Cherry
Justin Cartmel of Tesselaar Plants holding a new variety: Flower Carpet Mini Cherry
Julia Underhill Roth and Matt Roth of The Magnolia Company, who mention that the demand for magnolias continues to increase every year
Julia Underhill Roth and Matt Roth of The Magnolia Company, who mention that the demand for magnolias continues to increase every year
Aubrey Field and Michael Field of Lizzy Blossom. Since the pandemic, there has been more interest in DNA testing for plants, as people are now more familiar with it
Aubrey Field and Michael Field of Lizzy Blossom. Since the pandemic, there has been more interest in DNA testing for plants, as people are now more familiar with it
Genesis Zwick, Lucy Diaz and Jana Neer of Container Centralen
Genesis Zwick, Lucy Diaz and Jana Neer of Container Centralen
Gerard van Rijn and Jan-Marc Oosting from Elburg Smit. The company was presenting its fully compostable material: AgriCard, which is made from agricultural waste.
Gerard van Rijn and Jan-Marc Oosting from Elburg Smit. The company was presenting its fully compostable material: AgriCard, which is made from agricultural waste.
Adam Underwood from VanBelle Youngplants
Adam Underwood from VanBelle Youngplants
Van Belle Youngplants was presenting their new Bloombux Magenta Flowering Hedge
Van Belle Youngplants was presenting their new Bloombux Magenta Flowering Hedge
Dennis Bunnik, Leanna Henkel, Sanne Vestergaard, Sander van Lith and Richard Smit of Bunnik Creations
Dennis Bunnik, Leanna Henkel, Sanne Vestergaard, Sander van Lith and Richard Smit of Bunnik Creations
Rachelle Pruss of Flowers Canada Growers, who said that the Canadian floriculture market was doing well and that exports are increasing
Rachelle Pruss of Flowers Canada Growers, who said that the Canadian floriculture market was doing well and that exports are increasing
Dennis Hitzigrath, Nick Read and Dominik Neisser of Vivero Internacional
Dennis Hitzigrath, Nick Read and Dominik Neisser of Vivero Internacional
Michael Huggett of Takii Seed
Michael Huggett of Takii Seed
James Moore and Lynn Gilbreath of J. Berry in their summery booth
James Moore and Lynn Gilbreath of J. Berry in their summery booth
Mary Vaananen of Jelitto Perennial Seeds, where visitors could watch the Tour de France
Mary Vaananen of Jelitto Perennial Seeds, where visitors could watch the Tour de France
Brandy Saganes of Express Seed Company and Alex Franzmann of Southwood Landscape & Garden Center
Brandy Saganes of Express Seed Company and Alex Franzmann of Southwood Landscape & Garden Center
Paul Georgiafandis of LDI and Susie Hines of Millstadt Young Plants
Paul Georgiafandis of LDI and Susie Hines of Millstadt Young Plants
The Succulents Unlimited team
The Succulents Unlimited team
One of the Succulents Unlimited team members has painted the company's new varieties on wooden coasters: a creative promotion project!
One of the Succulents Unlimited team members has painted the company's new varieties on wooden coasters: a creative promotion project!
Heather Gronek and Lora Barnhill of Plant Development Services
Heather Gronek and Lora Barnhill of Plant Development Services
Patrick Moredock of Iseli Nursery and Weeks Roses
Patrick Moredock of Iseli Nursery and Weeks Roses
The Benary team showing off their Masterpiece: a Lobelia F1 hybrid from seed
The Benary team showing off their Masterpiece: a Lobelia F1 hybrid from seed
Tim Wood, Jack O’Donnell, Jeff Kundric and John McDonough of Star Roses and Plants
Tim Wood, Jack O’Donnell, Jeff Kundric and John McDonough of Star Roses and Plants
A large area was dedicated to showcasing new varieties
A large area was dedicated to showcasing new varieties
Doug Parkinson, McKenna Merkel, Ericka Filonczuk and Michaela Tufnell from Proven Winners, standing next to one of their new varieties of petunia: Supertunia Tiara Pink
Doug Parkinson, McKenna Merkel, Ericka Filonczuk and Michaela Tufnell from Proven Winners, standing next to one of their new varieties of petunia: Supertunia Tiara Pink
Krista Raymond, Kenny Gill, Angela Krecke, Robin Buckridge and Eric Wyles of East Jordan Plastics
Krista Raymond, Kenny Gill, Angela Krecke, Robin Buckridge and Eric Wyles of East Jordan Plastics
Bernie de Wit of Lincoln Nurseries
Bernie de Wit of Lincoln Nurseries
Dan Sparks-Jackson and David Tice from Vandenberg Hort
Dan Sparks-Jackson and David Tice from Vandenberg Hort
George Pealer, Megan Armstrong and Mike Benedict of Millcreek
George Pealer, Megan Armstrong and Mike Benedict of Millcreek
Ben Torrance of USDA
Ben Torrance of USDA
Jacqueline Azbill, Beth Sansalone, Andree Dulac and Kristine Hospodar of Quality Cuttings Team. Of course, some new varieties were present: Coleus GardenFest Flexi-Coleus on the left and Coleus GardenFest Lemon Zest on the right
Jacqueline Azbill, Beth Sansalone, Andree Dulac and Kristine Hospodar of Quality Cuttings Team. Of course, some new varieties were present: Coleus GardenFest Flexi-Coleus on the left and Coleus GardenFest Lemon Zest on the right
Kees van Beek from Modiform
Kees van Beek from Modiform
Jeremy Andress and Katy Furnas from Emerald Coast Growers
Jeremy Andress and Katy Furnas from Emerald Coast Growers
Paul Kamps next to Kamps Hydrangea’s wall of hydrangeas
Paul Kamps next to Kamps Hydrangea’s wall of hydrangeas
Gerard Hofman of Van Wingerden Greenhouses
Gerard Hofman of Van Wingerden Greenhouses
Jen Selwood and Stephanie Jardim of One Floral
Jen Selwood and Stephanie Jardim of One Floral
One Floral's highlight at the show: Lemon Kiss
One Floral's highlight at the show: Lemon Kiss
Alex McCrary and Sven Hoping of Poppelmann
Alex McCrary and Sven Hoping of Poppelmann
Bert van Spijk, Roger Beaulieu, Massy Sanaei, Jos de Boer, Mary Corujo and Brett Swango from ForemostCo and KP Holland
Bert van Spijk, Roger Beaulieu, Massy Sanaei, Jos de Boer, Mary Corujo and Brett Swango from ForemostCo and KP Holland
Mark Huber, Tina Patton and Jeremy Gruszka from The Perennial Farm
Mark Huber, Tina Patton and Jeremy Gruszka from The Perennial Farm
Robert Shade and Christopher Alcorn of The HC Companies
Robert Shade and Christopher Alcorn of The HC Companies
The Suntory team excited to be at the show
The Suntory team excited to be at the show
Prudac Americas was present as well. Andrew Stevens shows the Ponchi FA Red F1 and Kelsey Stevens is holding the Pillar Peppers F1 Mimi
Prudac Americas was present as well. Andrew Stevens shows the Ponchi FA Red F1 and Kelsey Stevens is holding the Pillar Peppers F1 Mimi
Margarethe Lemkes and Bert Lemkes from Tri-Hishtil were visiting the Florasearch booth
Margarethe Lemkes and Bert Lemkes from Tri-Hishtil were visiting the Florasearch booth
Becky Bakale and John Bakale of Michigan Evergreen Nursery, with Vicky Vanderhoof from Evergreen Nursery Company, and Graham Anderson and Justin Legros from Acorn Farms
Becky Bakale and John Bakale of Michigan Evergreen Nursery, with Vicky Vanderhoof from Evergreen Nursery Company, and Graham Anderson and Justin Legros from Acorn Farms
Tony Cutrino and Glenn Neilson of Garden State Bulb Company
Tony Cutrino and Glenn Neilson of Garden State Bulb Company
Mike Hicks and Alexa Patti of Little Prince of Oregon Nursery
Mike Hicks and Alexa Patti of Little Prince of Oregon Nursery
During the trade show, presentations were held and awards were received
During the trade show, presentations were held and awards were received
Marcel van Vemde of Rijkbeek Perennials
Marcel van Vemde of Rijkbeek Perennials
Sabrina Vanderwal of Express Seed Company with John Vanderwal and Ryan Bootsma of Northland Floral
Sabrina Vanderwal of Express Seed Company with John Vanderwal and Ryan Bootsma of Northland Floral
Douglas Forst of Armstrong Growers
Douglas Forst of Armstrong Growers
Wander Tuinier and Pieter Koen of Cacti Youngplants
Wander Tuinier and Pieter Koen of Cacti Youngplants
Josh Knight, Mike Baily and Barb Thompson of Bailey Nurseries
Josh Knight, Mike Baily and Barb Thompson of Bailey Nurseries
Justin Farrell of Willoway Nurseries
Justin Farrell of Willoway Nurseries
Craig Hallman and Nancy Buley of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Craig Hallman and Nancy Buley of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Michiel van Spronsen and Ramon Bruers of Glascom made the long trip from The Netherlands to visit the show
Michiel van Spronsen and Ramon Bruers of Glascom made the long trip from The Netherlands to visit the show
Ashley Robinson, Amanda Fullerton, Michele Yukas and Keith Bryan of Michells
Ashley Robinson, Amanda Fullerton, Michele Yukas and Keith Bryan of Michells
John DeHaven and Mark Reisch of Acorn Farms
John DeHaven and Mark Reisch of Acorn Farms
Gennifer Jesunar and Dan Stetzer of Northern Family Farms
Gennifer Jesunar and Dan Stetzer of Northern Family Farms
Dan Gerace and Alma Mendez representing Hardy Starts by Welby Gardens
Dan Gerace and Alma Mendez representing Hardy Starts by Welby Gardens
Sunil Sarran, Debbie Lawrence and Adam Clapp of Knox Holticulture
Sunil Sarran, Debbie Lawrence and Adam Clapp of Knox Holticulture
Jonathan Cooper, Angela Storm and Johan Mak from Green Trade Horticulture
Jonathan Cooper, Angela Storm and Johan Mak from Green Trade Horticulture
The team with Think Plants showed several new varieties. In the photo Paula Scott and Anik Graves
The team with Think Plants showed several new varieties. In the photo Paula Scott and Anik Graves
And Joey Wiseman was present too
And Joey Wiseman was present too