Farwest Show Voting Attendees Choose Kimono Hydrangea as People’s Choice Winner at New Varieties Showcase

Kimono™ Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Hokomareki’ USPPAF), hybridized in the Netherlands by Kolster BV and introduced by  Curoplant Co., was chosen by voting attendees as the People’s Choice winner in the 2021 Farwest Show’s New Varieties Showcase.

Sun Valley Hydrangea Season in Arcata

August 19, 2021 Sun Valley Group

Hydrangea season has arrived in Arcata! Hydrangeas do so well in our climate that driving around our coastal community you can spot these gorgeous flowers growing in nearly every yard.

APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Hydrangea Cuttings for Planting from Chile

July 12, 2021 USDA APHIS

The government of Chile has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of Hydrangea (Hydrangae macrophylla) cuttings for planting from Chile into the United States. APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.

Hydrangea Breeders Association Conducts Old Wood Trial to Bring the Cut Hydrangea Season Forward

HBA’s cut hydrangea varieties are perfectly suited for producing flowers on old wood, making it possible to market flowers as early as March/April. This is apparent from the old wood trial that HBA conducted this spring.

Plant Development Services, Inc. Announces New Trade Releases for Cultivate

Plant Development Services, Inc. (Loxley, AL) is pleased to announce its 2022 trade releases debuting at Cultivate 2021, July 10 –13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.